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This chunky chopped Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad is a great fresh salad that can be eaten on its own or turned into several different easy lunch ideas!

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad

broccoli (about 2 cups chopped) (1.89)

chicken* (1.16)

cheddar, shredded (about ½ cup) (1.00)

green onions, sliced (0.25)

ranch dressing (0.49)

pepper

Finely chop the broccoli. It&#039;s important that the broccoli pieces be very small. Chop the chicken into small pieces as well.

Add the broccoli, chopped chicken, shredded cheddar, sliced green onions, and ranch dressing to a large bowl. Stir well until everything is evenly coated in dressing. Add freshly cracked pepper to your liking.

Serve as is, stuff into a tortilla or pita for a sandwich, or stuff into a tortilla and toast in a skillet until the inside is melted for a quesadilla. Keep any remaining salad refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.

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In a lunch rut? Here are healthy and easy lunchbox ideas for adults or kids. No heating or microwave needed; everything can be served chilled or at room temperature. Use my printable recipe list to mix and match hundreds of lunch combinations.

Healthy Lunch Ideas (for adults and kids)

Bananas

Apple

Orange

Pears

Melon (sticks

Berries

Mango

Pineapple

Grapes (try them frozen too!)

Applesauce

dressing/dip)

Cucumber (with dressing/dip)

Broccoli florets (with dressing/dip)

Celery sticks (with peanut butter

Bell pepper strips

Green beans

Cherry tomatoes

Green salad

Radishes

Sandwiches (pb&j, turkey, ham, cream cheese and jelly)

Peanut butter, honey and banana tortilla roll ups

Turkey/ham, cream cheese and spinach roll ups

Turkey/ham with cheese and crackers

Tortellini or pasta

Chicken salad ((on bread, lettuce, or served with crackers))

Egg salad ((on bread, lettuce, or served with crackers))

Tuna salad ((on bread, lettuce, or served with crackers))

eggs

Bagel with cream cheese

chicken

Layered Mexican bean dip

Hummus topped with feta cheese (serve with crackers or pita)

Whole grain waffles or mini pancakes

Quinoa and veggie bowls

Overnight oats

Pretzels with peanut butter or almond butter

Tortilla chips and salsa

Hummus and pita chips

Baked cheese puffs

Crackers

Trail mix

String cheese

Cottage cheese

Yogurt

Granola

Whole grain muffins

Protein bars or granola bars

Popcorn

Graham crackers

Mix and match ingredients from each category to create your perfect lunch!

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Healthy Lunch Ideas for Adults and Kids – No heating or microwave needed; everything can be served chilled or at room temperature. Use my printable recipe list to mix and match hundreds of lunch combinations.

Healthy Lunch Ideas

These Roasted Vegetable Salad Meal Prep boxes are an easy, no-reheat, plan-ahead lunch option that will help you get your daily vegetables!

Roasted Vegetable Salad Meal Prep

garlic powder (0.02)

onion powder (0.02)

dill (0.05)

parsley (0.05)

salt (0.02)

tahini (0.75)

water

Tbsp lemon juice (0.09)

quinoa (1.20)

water (0.00)

grape tomatoes (1.99)

mushrooms (1.69)

zucchini (0.95)

yellow squash (0.56)

onion

olive oil (0.32)

oregano (0.10)

spinach (2.15)

hummus (1.15)

Make the dressing first. In a small bowl combine the garlic powder, onion powder, dill, parsley, salt, pepper, tahini, water, and lemon juice. Stir or whisk until smooth. Refrigerate the dressing as you prepare the rest of the salad.

Begin cooking the quinoa. Rinse the quinoa well in a fine wire mesh sieve. Place the rinsed quinoa in a small sauce pot and add 1.75 cups water. Place a lid on top, turn the heat on to high, and bring it up to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

After letting the quinoa simmer for 15 minutes, turn the heat off and let it rest with the lid in place for five minutes. Empty the cooked quinoa out into a casserole dish, spreading it out to increase the surface area. Refrigerate the dish with the quinoa until you&#x27;re ready to assemble the meal preps.

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Place the grape tomatoes onto a large baking sheet. Slice the onion into 1/4-inch strips. Cut the zucchini and yellow squash into 1/4-inch wide half-rounds. Cut the mushrooms in half. Mix the vegetables together on the baking sheet. If there are too many to fit in a single layer on the baking sheet, divide them between two baking sheets.

Add the olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, and salt to the vegetables. Use your hands to mix the vegetables and seasoning, until the vegetables are well coated in oil.

Roast the vegetables in the preheated 400ºF oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until the vegetables are browned on the edges. Allow the vegetables to cool for about 10 minutes at room temperature.

To build the meal prep bowls, place one heaping cup of spinach in each dish. Add 1/2 cup of the cooked and cooled quinoa on top of the spinach. Divide the roasted vegetables between the four containers, then add 2 Tbsp hummus to each dish.

Divide the dressing between four small dressing containers. Refrigerate the salads and dressing for up to 4 days.

Looking for healthy and easy lunch recipes? This delicious chickpea salad sandwich features a vegetarian chicken salad using chickpeas!

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

can chickpeas

rib celery

green onions

mayonnaise, vegan mayonnaise, or cashew cream

lemon juice

celery seed

Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper

bread (try our Homemade Bread)

Lettuce, spring green mix, or sprouts

Hummus, optional

Thinly slice the celery (if it&#8217;s a large rib, cut in half lengthwise first). Thinly slice the green onions.

Drain and rinse the chickpeas. In a medium bowl, smash the chickpeas with a fork.

Combine the chickpeas with the chopped celery and green onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and celery seed. Add about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, depending on your chickpea brand and taste preferences, and fresh ground pepper to taste. Taste and salt until the flavor pops! If the salad is dry, add more mayonnaise (cooked chickpeas have a drier texture than canned).

Assemble the chickpea salad sandwich: If desired, spread the bread with hummus (this amps it up a bit but not required). Top the sandwich with lettuce or greens and chickpea spread.

Turkey Cheddar Lunch Roll Ups make the best lunch, appetizer or snack that everyone will love! These are fun and perfect to add to your kids lunchbox!

Turkey and Cheddar Lunch Roll Ups

ounces. cream cheese

salt and pepper

green onion; thinly sliced

deli turkey

cheddar cheese

sized tortillas

lettuce

In a small bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, green onions, salt and pepper until combined.

Lay one tortilla flat on a cutting board and spread half of the cream cheese mixture all the way to the edges. This will act like the &quot;glue&quot; and seal the tortillas together.

Sprinkle half of the lettuce on the the tortilla and then layer 3 slices of turkey and 2 pieces of cheese. Be sure to place the turkey and cheese on the left side of the tortilla but not touching the edge. Start by rolling one end of the tortilla gently but tightly. Roll until the tortilla is completely rolled up and press your finger to seal the tortilla roll ups. Add more cream cheese if needed to seal more. Continue with the remaning tortilla.

Cut each tortilla roll up in half and then cut each half into 5 pieces and remove the unfilled ends or keep them to eat!  Serve and enjoy!

Toasted bread piled high with deli turkey, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, smoky bacon and a spicy, creamy Cajun mayo - it’s a classic sandwich with a kick!

Cajun Turkey Club Sandwich

center cut bacon

light wheat bread

Hellmann’s low fat mayonnaise

Cajun

lettuce (I use green leaf lettuce)

tomato

turkey breast (if following the Blue

Cook the bacon according to package instructions until crisp and then place on paper towels to drain.

Place the bread in a toaster or toaster oven and toast to lightly golden brown.

While the bread is toasting, stir together the mayonnaise and Cajun seasoning until fully combined. When the toast is done, spread the Cajun mayo across the surface of one slice of bread.

Place the lettuce and tomato on the other slice of bread and top with the turkey and bacon slices. Place the bread with the Cajun mayo on top, mayo said down. Slice the sandwich in half before serving.

Steak Sandwich is one of the easiest lunch recipes. It’s hearty, flavorful, and quick to prepare.

23 Best Easy Lunch Recipes (Steak Sandwich Recipe & More)

½ sirloin steak

salt and pepper (to taste)

vegetable oil (divided)

onions

arugula

mustard

Ciabatta bread

butter

Seasoning the steak generously with salt and pepper.

Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Once shimmering, adding the steak.

Fry the first side for 2 minutes and then flip over.

Fry the other side for 3 more minutes until the steak is nicely browned on the outside and still medium rare in the middle. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then cut it into thin slices.

Turn the heat to medium and add the rest of the oil to the skillet.

Add onions and cook for about 9-10 minutes or until golden and softened, stirring frequently. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Lightly butter the bread and toast until golden.

Place the bottom half of the bread on a plate and top with arugula and caramelized onions.

Add a layer of the thin steak slices, and spread mustard on top.

Cover the sandwiches with the top half of the bread. Serve immediately or pack for lunch.

Use what you have on hand to build an best vegetarian sandwich packed with color, flavor, and texture. Eat the rainbow!

The Best Veggie Sandwich

cream cheese

green onion, sliced

garlic powder

dill

salt

hearty bread

cucumber

spinach

carrot, shredded

red bell pepper

alfalfa sprouts

Whip the ingredients for the scallion cream cheese together in a small bowl (I used a fork).

Lightly toast the bread. Spread the cream cheese over one side of each pieces of bread.

Pile the vegetables onto the bread, then close. Slice in half and enjoy.

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Make ahead instructions. You can make many of these lunch recipes ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer for up to 3 months (the soups and meatballs freeze really well!). You can also prep the ingredients in advance and store in the refrigerator until ready to use or assemble.

How to store: Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator or even in the freezer. Check the individual recipe for complete storing instructions and to confirm if the recipe is freezer-friendly.

How to reheat: Most of the leftovers can be reheated on the stovetop over medium to low heat for about 5-10 minutes until warmed through, in the air fryer or the oven at 300F for 10-15 minutes until warmed through, or in the microwave in 20-second increments until warmed through. If heating from frozen, let it thaw first and then reheat.

These lunches are what I&#039;ve been taking to school and they&#039;ve helped me lose and maintain my weight loss!

Healthy Packable lunch ideas for weight loss

meal veggies ((broccoli, cucumbers, carrots))

meal protein ((chicken, steak, fish))

meal carbs ((fruit, grains, starchy veg))

For each meal, start with your veggies and make half your meal vegetables.

Then, choose a protein source.

Then finish with a carb. Either a fruit, grain, or starchy veg)

This Mediterranean Tuna Salad – No Mayo is a fresh new twist on traditional tuna salad. With albacore tuna, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, artichokes and olives this tuna salad is anything but boring! Great for lunch, dinner and meal prep.

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