With
these no-cook lunch recipes, there's no need to crank up the heat in the
kitchen. With the exception of cupboard staples like oil, water, salt, and
pepper, these time- and energy-saving dishes require no more than five
ingredients and will get you out of the kitchen in 15 minutes or less. For a
quick and simple lunch, try our Mason Jar Power Salad with Chickpeas & Tuna
and 3-Ingredient White Bean & Cherry Tomato Salad.
(01
of 12) White Bean & Avocado Toast
White
beans and mashed avocado combine to create a creamy, fiber-rich topping that
goes great with a crisp piece of bread. For a quick breakfast or snack, give it
a try.
(02
of 12) 3-Ingredient
Cucumber Boursin Wrap
This
cucumber Boursin wrap only requires three ingredients to make a simple lunch.
The tasty and practical Boursin spreadable cheese holds the chopped cucumber in
place while you roll up the wrap. This simple sandwich can be cut into slices
and eaten right away or packed for lunch. To eliminate extra moisture if you're
storing it for later, blot the cucumber slices with a paper towel.
(03
of 12) Mason Jar Power
Salad with Chickpeas & Tuna
Thanks
to its 26 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber, this power salad will keep you
satiated for several hours. You don't need to massage or boil the kale after
tossing it with the dressing and letting it sit in the jar for a while.
(04
of 12) White Bean &
Veggie Salad
White
beans and avocado are combined in this tasty, meatless main dish salad. Try
experimenting with various seasonal vegetables.
(05
of 12) Chopped Salad
with Sriracha Tofu & Peanut Dressing
Prepare
four days' worth of high-protein vegan lunches with just four simple
ingredients from your neighborhood specialty grocery store, utilizing a basis
of a salad mix that is primarily composed of vegetables. The hearty salad mix
in these bowls allows you to dress them up to 24 hours in advance, giving the
flavors in this nutritious chopped salad time to meld. If a hearty mix isn't
available, substitute broccoli slaw or shredded Brussels sprouts.
(06
of 12) 3-Ingredient
White Bean & Cherry Tomato Salad
With the
addition of two cupboard essentials, cherry tomatoes and white beans, this
three-ingredient meal elevates a packed salad kit to a new level. Here, the
Mediterranean flavor profile works nicely, but a different combination might
also be straightforward and delicious.
(07
of 12) 3-Ingredient
Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Using a
lemon-herb mayonnaise, we gave the traditional chicken salad a flavor upgrade.
In this quick, no-cook lunch recipe, experiment with several types of mayo,
such as roasted garlic or chipotle lime. Serve whole-grain crackers with this
rotisserie chicken salad dish.
(08
of 12) Spring Green
Salad with Hard-Boiled Eggs
This
salad makes use of seasonal fresh fruit and receives a straightforward protein
boost from hard-boiled eggs. By combining the salad base and cooking a batch of
hard-boiled eggs over the weekend, you can prepare this nutritious lunch salad
ahead of time. Then you'll be prepared to make the simplest spring salad-to-go
by simply adding one or two eggs and a drizzle of zesty vinaigrette.
(09
of 12) Chopped Veggie
Grain Bowls with Turmeric Dressing
You can
prepare a week's worth of meals in just 10 minutes with just 4 inexpensive
ingredients from your neighborhood specialized grocery store. We are using
pre-chopped fresh veggie mix and frozen quinoa (which can be heated in the
microwave in under 5 minutes) to reduce preparation time. These low-calorie,
high-fiber bowls of crunchy chopped salad are ideal for dieters who are
watching their calorie intake.
(10
of 12) Cucumber Sandwich
The
sprouted whole-grain bread gives the English cucumber sandwich an added boost
of fiber. This recipe for an uncomplicated open-face sandwich makes a delicious
and nutritious packable lunch.
(11
of 12) 3-Ingredient
Chicken Tabbouleh Bowls
Making
the most of the prepared foods area of your grocery store, this grain bowl is
practically immediate. For a quick and healthy dinner, combine proteins with a
prepared salad.
(12
of 12) Lentil &
Goat Cheese Toast
Lentils
and walnuts are sprinkled on top of this straightforward goat cheese toast to
create a filling, flavorful mouthful.
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