Lunch is challenging when you are working from home as your time is limited to find a healthy choice that will help you make it through the rest of the day.
A nutritious lunch with fresh ingredients is one of the best things. I am a big fan of healthy lunch recipes that take minimal time to prepare that I can chow down on during a conference call. I like to take the timeless classics to the next level and if it is something the whole family will eat this is a bonus.
Here are a few easy lunch recipes. You will find many of the ingredients already on hand and some will leave you with enough leftovers for the rest of the week.
1 Buffalo Chicken Salad
This chicken salad is very versatile and can be used in a wrap, on a sandwich, or as a snack with crackers and veggies. It uses fresh chicken breast and buffalo sauce to achieve the most divine chicken experience ever. It is perfect for your working lunch as you just need to pull it out of the fridge and it is ready to go.
2 Roasted Asparagus Lemon Butter Pasta Salad
This pasta dish is delicious and can be served cold so it can be made ahead. With asparagus and lemon, it screams fresh ingredients of summer with a few carbs thrown in to get you through the rest of your work day.
3 Lettuce Wraps PF Chang’s Copycat
This recipe is close to the real thing and it takes under 30 minutes to make which makes it a perfect lunch idea. Using ground chicken, fresh green onions, garlic, soy sauce, and shitake mushrooms.
4 The Very Best Grain Bowl
This is a quick and balanced meal. The modern trend of carb-free has led to a few things that I haven’t tried before and grain bowls are one of them. This bowl includes farro but you can choose any grain you like, also included are cucumber, tomato, chickpeas, avocado, and feta cheese. This is a nutrition-packed dish.
5 Easy Taco Soup
This soup is a cold-weather stay. I love to have soup on warm in the slow cooker on a cold weather day and eat it throughout the day. This one is packed with so many nutrients from black beans to crushed tomatoes and green chilies to give it just a bit of heat.
6 Easy Egg Salad
This egg salad is a favorite of my husband’s. The Dijon mustard is what gives it a nice flavor with a slight kick. This is delicious served on a croissant, or with some crackers on its own.
7 Sesame Peanut Butter Noodles / Ramen
While the Ramen cooks you mix sesame oil, peanut butter, and soy sauce. Who would have thought that putting those together would make such a wonderful sauce? Delicious and super simple.
8 Italian Penne Pasta Salad
Loaded with salami, bocconcini, and fresh veggies this pasta salad is going transport your taste buds directly to Italy. This vibrant salad is worth the effort with its bold colors crisp green peppers and creamy cheese.
9 Pitta Pizza
Pita bread makes a quick base for these pizzas. Red Bell Pepper, Garlic, and Oregano with a little ham thrown in for protein make these a lunch favorite for the whole family.
10 Loaded Grilled Roast Beef Sandwich
This sandwich is very easy to prepare for how good it is. Sautéed green peppers, onion and garlic are only the beginning for this Grilled sandwich. This would be a wonderful addition to any lunch day, served with some chips. If is Saturday then an ice cold beer would be a refreshing beverage to pair with this delicious cheesy wonder.
11 15-minute Chicken Ranch Wraps
This recipe has 2 of my favorite ingredients Ranch dressing and grilled chicken. The fact that it is quick and easy to prepare just makes it something I can resist.
12 Avocado and Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
I love to add avocado to my lunches for a quick nutritious impact and this one uses Greek yogurt as a replacement to the mayo and it is a great combination. Making this something I will do again as it is soooo good and can be paired with toast, crackers, or a croissant.
13 Mexican Omelet
Sometimes I want to have eggs for lunch or maybe I want a late breakfast whatever it is, an omelet for lunch is sometimes a good idea especially when it is filled with sautéed vegetables and cheese. Loaded with healthy fats and low carb keto friendly. This will keep you full and satisfied until dinner time.
14 Mediterranean Tuna Salad
This Mediterranean Tuna Salad is made without mayo which is a new twist on traditional tuna salad. This salad is packed with veggies such as cucumber, red onion, olives and artichokes. This can easily be prepared ahead of time.
15 15-Minute Strawberry Spinach Salad
This recipe is an explosion of flavor with feta cheese, pecans, and a simple balsamic dressing. This can be the perfect side dish or a meal in itself. This is a wonderful quick lunch.
16 Jammy Egg with Chili Butter and Garlic Yogurt
I hadn’t heard of Jammy Eggs until recently. They are poached eggs with a sauce. They are delicious. Another alternative to having eggs for lunch. I love hardboiled eggs and the flavors of this sauce add to this dish making it a new favorite.
17 Best Spring Mix Vibrant Salad
This Spring Mix is a wonderful addition to any fruit you might have in your fridge but blueberries and strawberries are a divine choice. The fresh ingredients are wonderful with the Lemon Honey Dressing recipe included.
18 Chicken Pesto Wraps
This wrap is made with grilled chicken, Spinach Walnut Pesto, and Capers, or if you are adventurous you can use anchovies in its place. It is a delicious refreshing option to a boring workday. You can use the pesto in the recipe or use store-bought pesto. A delicious pairing would be Crispy Fries or Cabbage Salad. This will be enough to push you through those conference calls.
19 Asian Chicken Crunch Salad
This Thai Peanut Chicken Crunch Salad is full of crisp veggies and a delicious dressing. It is made of cabbage, bell pepper, and carrots, plus crispy sesame chicken and a simple peanut dressing.
20 Chicken Hummus Naan Wraps
This is a great recipe for using up some leftover chicken. This recipe features shredded chicken, hummus, chopped veggies, vinaigrette and cheese. Pita Bread slathered in hummus would be a great alternative to the Naan. Naan is a bit more soft and chewy and makes this sandwich outstanding.
21 BBQ Chicken Salad
This salad is topped with corn, onion, cheese, and tortilla chips with spicy ranch dressing poured on top. This is the perfect lunch hour option. This could be my new favorite salad.
These delicious recipes are going to get you through those long WFH days and through those conference calls that could have been an email and they will re-fuel you to give you the power to push through and keep your energy up and keep you alert to what is important.
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