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These high-fiber lunch recipes are not only delicious but are also perfect for busy, on-the-go days. From vibrant salads to nourishing wraps, these recipes are packed full of nourishing ingredients and satisfying flavors. Plus, they pack at least 6 grams of fiber to align with ourhigh-fiber nutrition parameters, which can help keep you feeling full and fueled for whatever’s on your schedule. Recipes like our Falafel Pita Sandwiches with Tzatziki and Salmon Stuffed Avocados are tasty options we know you’ll love.Tip:Pack dressings separately to keep your salads crisp and avoid soggy lettuce.
These high-fiber lunch recipes are not only delicious but are also perfect for busy, on-the-go days. From vibrant salads to nourishing wraps, these recipes are packed full of nourishing ingredients and satisfying flavors. Plus, they pack at least 6 grams of fiber to align with ourhigh-fiber nutrition parameters, which can help keep you feeling full and fueled for whatever’s on your schedule. Recipes like our Falafel Pita Sandwiches with Tzatziki and Salmon Stuffed Avocados are tasty options we know you’ll love.
Tip:Pack dressings separately to keep your salads crisp and avoid soggy lettuce.
01of 21Macaroni Salad with Creamy Avocado DressingGive classic pasta salad a fresher, more flavorful spin. This fast pasta dish calls for avocado to replace some of the mayonnaise, which makes it extra creamy. Whole-wheat elbow macaroni and fresh vegetables round out this healthy pasta salad that you’ll be making all summer long.View Recipe
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Macaroni Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Give classic pasta salad a fresher, more flavorful spin. This fast pasta dish calls for avocado to replace some of the mayonnaise, which makes it extra creamy. Whole-wheat elbow macaroni and fresh vegetables round out this healthy pasta salad that you’ll be making all summer long.
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02of 21Black Bean Wraps with Greens & Cilantro VinaigretteJason DonnellyA simple salad tossed with a tangy vinaigrette packs these no-cook wraps with tons of bright cilantro flavor. The mix pairs well with mashed beans and avocado, which hold everything together.View Recipe
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Black Bean Wraps with Greens & Cilantro Vinaigrette
Jason Donnelly
A simple salad tossed with a tangy vinaigrette packs these no-cook wraps with tons of bright cilantro flavor. The mix pairs well with mashed beans and avocado, which hold everything together.
03of 21Falafel Pita Sandwiches with TzatzikiThis delightful vegetarian sandwich boasts tons of flavor from the yogurt sauce and quick-pickled veggies, and it’s only 400 calories! You can make the pickled vegetables, falafel mixture and tzatziki sauce ahead of time for easy meal-prep lunches or dinner later in the week.View Recipe
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Falafel Pita Sandwiches with Tzatziki
This delightful vegetarian sandwich boasts tons of flavor from the yogurt sauce and quick-pickled veggies, and it’s only 400 calories! You can make the pickled vegetables, falafel mixture and tzatziki sauce ahead of time for easy meal-prep lunches or dinner later in the week.
04of 21Chickpea Pasta with Lemony-Parsley PestoWe love using chickpea pasta in this quick and easy dinner recipe, but other bean pastas or whole-wheat noodles are just as good with this fresh and zesty pesto sauce.View Recipe
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Chickpea Pasta with Lemony-Parsley Pesto
We love using chickpea pasta in this quick and easy dinner recipe, but other bean pastas or whole-wheat noodles are just as good with this fresh and zesty pesto sauce.
05of 21Cherry-Almond Farro SaladTossed with a minty vinaigrette, this healthy farro and cherry salad recipe can be served as a light lunch or as a side dish along with grilled chicken, duck or pork. Look for farro–a high-fiber whole grain that is an ancestor of modern wheat–with other whole grains in well-stocked supermarkets and natural-foods stores.View Recipe
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Cherry-Almond Farro Salad
Tossed with a minty vinaigrette, this healthy farro and cherry salad recipe can be served as a light lunch or as a side dish along with grilled chicken, duck or pork. Look for farro–a high-fiber whole grain that is an ancestor of modern wheat–with other whole grains in well-stocked supermarkets and natural-foods stores.
06of 21Salmon-Stuffed AvocadosCanned salmon is a valuable pantry staple and a practical way to include heart-healthy, omega-3-rich fish in your diet. Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.View Recipe
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Salmon-Stuffed Avocados
Canned salmon is a valuable pantry staple and a practical way to include heart-healthy, omega-3-rich fish in your diet. Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.
07of 21Pasta Salad with Vinaigrette LunchboxDiana ChistrugaPasta salad is a great take-along lunch with tons of opportunity to make it your own. Want to make it vegetarian? Pack olives in place of salami. Don’t love peppers? Try tomatoes instead! Be sure that you pack at least one container big enough to hold everything together once it’s mixed (about 1 1/2 cups).View Recipe
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Pasta Salad with Vinaigrette Lunchbox
Diana Chistruga
Pasta salad is a great take-along lunch with tons of opportunity to make it your own. Want to make it vegetarian? Pack olives in place of salami. Don’t love peppers? Try tomatoes instead! Be sure that you pack at least one container big enough to hold everything together once it’s mixed (about 1 1/2 cups).
08of 21Rice & Lentil SaladA simple dressing of sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard and paprika flavors this rice and lentil salad. It’s a great way to use up leftovers.View Recipe
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Rice & Lentil Salad
A simple dressing of sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard and paprika flavors this rice and lentil salad. It’s a great way to use up leftovers.
09of 21Quinoa Deli SaladThis healthy version of a deli salad combines hearty quinoa and chickpeas with small amounts of ham and mozzarella, so you get all of the flavor without overdoing it on the sodium. This healthy quinoa salad is great as dinner and doubles as a delicious lunch the next day.View Recipe
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Quinoa Deli Salad
This healthy version of a deli salad combines hearty quinoa and chickpeas with small amounts of ham and mozzarella, so you get all of the flavor without overdoing it on the sodium. This healthy quinoa salad is great as dinner and doubles as a delicious lunch the next day.
10of 21DIY Taco LunchboxDiana ChistrugaWho doesn’t love a taco? While the tortillas most likely won’t be warm when you eat it, warming them first keeps them pliable for filling. If you’re missing the crunch of a hard taco, sub tortilla chips for the soft tortillas.View Recipe
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DIY Taco Lunchbox
Who doesn’t love a taco? While the tortillas most likely won’t be warm when you eat it, warming them first keeps them pliable for filling. If you’re missing the crunch of a hard taco, sub tortilla chips for the soft tortillas.
11of 21Butternut Squash & Black Bean EnchiladasGreg DuPreeA crisp, citrusy slaw contrasts nicely with the enchiladas' creamy squash filling.View Recipe
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Butternut Squash & Black Bean Enchiladas
Greg DuPree
A crisp, citrusy slaw contrasts nicely with the enchiladas' creamy squash filling.
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Vegetarian Reubens with Russian Dressing
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst
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Spicy Green Salad with Soy & Roasted Garlic Dressing
Photography / Jenny Huang, Food Styling / Tyna Hoang, Prop Styling / Nicole Louie
14of 21Buffalo Chicken Grain BowlGet the flavors of spicy Buffalo chicken wings, without frying, in this nutritious couscous bowl loaded with protein and crisp veggies.View Recipe
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Buffalo Chicken Grain Bowl
Get the flavors of spicy Buffalo chicken wings, without frying, in this nutritious couscous bowl loaded with protein and crisp veggies.
15of 21Tomato-&-Avocado Cheese SandwichParmesan cheese is such a bold flavor, you only need 1/4 cup to add a big punch to this vegetarian toaster-oven sandwich. Get a serving of fruit too, when you enjoy the sandwich with a fresh pear.View Recipe
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Tomato-&-Avocado Cheese Sandwich
Parmesan cheese is such a bold flavor, you only need 1/4 cup to add a big punch to this vegetarian toaster-oven sandwich. Get a serving of fruit too, when you enjoy the sandwich with a fresh pear.
16of 21Turkey Meatball Wrap LunchboxDiana ChistrugaWraps are quick to make in the morning, especially if you have leftover meatballs on hand! A layer of whipped cream cheese creates a barrier that prevents the wrap from getting soggy—even if you make it the night before.View Recipe
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Turkey Meatball Wrap Lunchbox
Wraps are quick to make in the morning, especially if you have leftover meatballs on hand! A layer of whipped cream cheese creates a barrier that prevents the wrap from getting soggy—even if you make it the night before.
17of 21Spicy Peanut Noodles with Edamame, Bell Pepper & KohlrabiThai curry paste delivers a spicy kick-in-the-pants in this healthy peanut noodle recipe. If you haven’t tried kohlrabi yet, here’s your excuse to buy it. The bulbous vegetable is related to broccoli and Brussels sprouts, but has a milder, sweet flavor and fabulous crunch.View Recipe
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Spicy Peanut Noodles with Edamame, Bell Pepper & Kohlrabi
Thai curry paste delivers a spicy kick-in-the-pants in this healthy peanut noodle recipe. If you haven’t tried kohlrabi yet, here’s your excuse to buy it. The bulbous vegetable is related to broccoli and Brussels sprouts, but has a milder, sweet flavor and fabulous crunch.
18of 21Spinach & Dill Pasta SaladEdamame gives this veggie-packed vegan pasta salad a bit of feel-full protein. Serve topped with extra freshly ground pepper, if desired.View Recipe
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Spinach & Dill Pasta Salad
Edamame gives this veggie-packed vegan pasta salad a bit of feel-full protein. Serve topped with extra freshly ground pepper, if desired.
19of 21Turkey & Bean BurritosThese tasty turkey and bean burritos are the perfect choice for a quick dinner or lunch. Shredded lettuce and Cheddar cheese are wrapped up in warm whole-wheat tortillas with cooked turkey, salsa and beans–yum!View Recipe
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Turkey & Bean Burritos
These tasty turkey and bean burritos are the perfect choice for a quick dinner or lunch. Shredded lettuce and Cheddar cheese are wrapped up in warm whole-wheat tortillas with cooked turkey, salsa and beans–yum!
20of 21Roasted Vegetable SandwichesThese hearty sandwiches may be assembled ahead of time and are perfect for a summer picnicView Recipe
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Roasted Vegetable Sandwiches
These hearty sandwiches may be assembled ahead of time and are perfect for a summer picnic
21of 21BLATs (Bacon-Lettuce-Avocado-Tomato Sandwiches)In this healthy BLT recipe, we use a creamy avocado spread flavored with garlic and basil, and add sprouts. Look for sprouted-wheat bread in the frozen section or with other specialty breads at your grocery store.View Recipe
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BLATs (Bacon-Lettuce-Avocado-Tomato Sandwiches)
In this healthy BLT recipe, we use a creamy avocado spread flavored with garlic and basil, and add sprouts. Look for sprouted-wheat bread in the frozen section or with other specialty breads at your grocery store.
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