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Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco.Photo:Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
Enjoy one of these bright and tasty lunches in just 10 minutes or less. Packed with seasonal ingredients like avocados, kale and strawberries, these recipes make the perfect midday meal for spring. Prepare our Best Chicken Salad ahead of time for sandwiches and crackers. Or, throw our 3-Ingredient Brie & Jam Wrap in the microwave for a quick and easy bite on the go.
01of 15Vegetarian Niçoise SaladThis vegetarian take on a traditional Niçoise salad omits the fish and piles on plenty of vegetables.View Recipe
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Vegetarian Niçoise Salad
This vegetarian take on a traditional Niçoise salad omits the fish and piles on plenty of vegetables.
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02of 15Best Chicken SaladPhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterWhat’s the key to the best chicken salad? Use punchy, flavorful ingredients that pack in the flavor, like zesty herbs, acidic lemon juice, sharp onion or shallots. This herbaceous chicken salad recipe is perfect sandwiched between two slices of whole-wheat country bread, but don’t stop there! Enjoy it with crackers, in a wrap or serve it on top of greens.View Recipe
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Best Chicken Salad
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
What’s the key to the best chicken salad? Use punchy, flavorful ingredients that pack in the flavor, like zesty herbs, acidic lemon juice, sharp onion or shallots. This herbaceous chicken salad recipe is perfect sandwiched between two slices of whole-wheat country bread, but don’t stop there! Enjoy it with crackers, in a wrap or serve it on top of greens.
03of 15Avocado-Egg ToastPhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe DickeyTry it once and we think you’ll agree: Topping avocado toast with an egg is a near-perfect breakfast.View Recipe
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Avocado-Egg Toast
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
Try it once and we think you’ll agree: Topping avocado toast with an egg is a near-perfect breakfast.
04of 15Mason Jar Power Salad with Chickpeas & TunaThis power salad will keep you fueled for hours, thanks to 26 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber. Tossing the dressing and kale, and then letting it stand in the jar, softens it enough so you don’t need to massage or cook it to make it tender.View Recipe
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Mason Jar Power Salad with Chickpeas & Tuna
This power salad will keep you fueled for hours, thanks to 26 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber. Tossing the dressing and kale, and then letting it stand in the jar, softens it enough so you don’t need to massage or cook it to make it tender.
05of 15Green Goddess Tuna SaladJessica Ball, M.S., RDCanned tuna makes this recipe convenient and pantry-friendly while also offering an impressive punch of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon, sardines or mackerel would work just as well in this quick recipe. Use the remaining herb sauce as a dressing for salads or grain bowls, as a spread on sandwiches or as a dip for vegetables. This recipe is easily doubled to make a big batch to meal-prep for the week. Serve on bread or in a wrap, over a bed of greens or scooped up with your favorite chips, crackers or cucumber slices.View Recipe
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Green Goddess Tuna Salad
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
Canned tuna makes this recipe convenient and pantry-friendly while also offering an impressive punch of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon, sardines or mackerel would work just as well in this quick recipe. Use the remaining herb sauce as a dressing for salads or grain bowls, as a spread on sandwiches or as a dip for vegetables. This recipe is easily doubled to make a big batch to meal-prep for the week. Serve on bread or in a wrap, over a bed of greens or scooped up with your favorite chips, crackers or cucumber slices.
06of 153-Ingredient Brie & Jam WrapPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco.Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel GrecoGrab your favorite-flavor jam and pair it with melted Brie cheese on a whole-wheat tortilla for a sweet and savory lunch. Reheating the wrap once it’s fully assembled can get messy, so we recommend enjoying the wrap cold if you’re taking it on the go.View Recipe
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3-Ingredient Brie & Jam Wrap
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco.Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco
Grab your favorite-flavor jam and pair it with melted Brie cheese on a whole-wheat tortilla for a sweet and savory lunch. Reheating the wrap once it’s fully assembled can get messy, so we recommend enjoying the wrap cold if you’re taking it on the go.
07of 15Kale Salad with Quinoa & ChickenToss the cooked chicken into this healthy salad recipe while it’s still warm to lightly wilt the kale, making it softer and easier to eat. Using store-bought salad dressing saves time, but you could alsomake your own tangy vinaigrette.View Recipe
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Kale Salad with Quinoa & Chicken
Toss the cooked chicken into this healthy salad recipe while it’s still warm to lightly wilt the kale, making it softer and easier to eat. Using store-bought salad dressing saves time, but you could alsomake your own tangy vinaigrette.
08of 15Matcha Green Smoothie BowlEatingWellMatcha powder and spinach give this healthy smoothie bowl a beautiful green hue. If you don’t have spinach on hand, try swapping in another dark leafy green like kale.View Recipe
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Matcha Green Smoothie Bowl
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Matcha powder and spinach give this healthy smoothie bowl a beautiful green hue. If you don’t have spinach on hand, try swapping in another dark leafy green like kale.
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Spinach Salad with Quinoa, Chicken & Fresh Berries
10of 15Avocado, Tomato & Chicken SandwichIn this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, the avocado is mashed to create a healthy creamy spread.View Recipe
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Avocado, Tomato & Chicken Sandwich
In this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, the avocado is mashed to create a healthy creamy spread.
11of 15Shrimp, Avocado & Feta WrapThis easy wrap makes a great healthy lunch to pack for work. Buy cooked shrimp in the seafood department at most supermarkets and grocery stores, or check the freezer section for tailed and deveined shrimp that are easy to thaw and steam. Salty feta and chopped fresh vegetables keep this easy lunchtime wrap flavorful and satisfying.View Recipe
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Shrimp, Avocado & Feta Wrap
This easy wrap makes a great healthy lunch to pack for work. Buy cooked shrimp in the seafood department at most supermarkets and grocery stores, or check the freezer section for tailed and deveined shrimp that are easy to thaw and steam. Salty feta and chopped fresh vegetables keep this easy lunchtime wrap flavorful and satisfying.
12of 15Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad with ChickenIn this healthy copycat of a takeout salad favorite we combine precooked (or leftover) chicken and poppy seed dressing with fresh greens, strawberries and goat cheese for an easy throw-together meal that’s ready in 10 minutes.View Recipe
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Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad with Chicken
In this healthy copycat of a takeout salad favorite we combine precooked (or leftover) chicken and poppy seed dressing with fresh greens, strawberries and goat cheese for an easy throw-together meal that’s ready in 10 minutes.
13of 15Whole-Wheat Veggie WrapUse whichever veggies you have on hand to fill up this veggie wrap. The avocado and hummus help hold the wrap together—and provide heart-healthy fat and fiber.View Recipe
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Whole-Wheat Veggie Wrap
Use whichever veggies you have on hand to fill up this veggie wrap. The avocado and hummus help hold the wrap together—and provide heart-healthy fat and fiber.
14of 15Avocado Egg SaladThis quick recipe takes classic egg salad to the next level with the addition of creamy avocado. Serve it on a piece of toasted whole-grain bread or inside a tender lettuce leaf. Avocados brown quickly, so plan on making it no more than two hours before you plan to serve it.View Recipe
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Avocado Egg Salad
This quick recipe takes classic egg salad to the next level with the addition of creamy avocado. Serve it on a piece of toasted whole-grain bread or inside a tender lettuce leaf. Avocados brown quickly, so plan on making it no more than two hours before you plan to serve it.
15of 15Cucumber, Tomato & Arugula Salad with HummusTomatoes, cucumber, red onion and feta top arugula in this quick Greek-inspired salad. Served with whole-wheat pita and prepared hummus, it makes a filling, yet healthy lunch.View Recipe
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Cucumber, Tomato & Arugula Salad with Hummus
Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and feta top arugula in this quick Greek-inspired salad. Served with whole-wheat pita and prepared hummus, it makes a filling, yet healthy lunch.
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