These healthy lunches are nutritious, easy to make and ready in 15 minutes or less.

Vegan Smoothie Bowl

Eat this thick and creamy smoothie bowl with a spoon!

Banana and frozen berries whip together with a little nut milk for a toppable vegan breakfast.

thai style chopped salad with sriracha tofu meal prep

Jacob Fox

We use fruit, nuts and seeds for topping, but feel free to experiment with whatever you like.

Cabbage, Tofu & Edamame Salad

Craving crunch?

Bite into this salad loaded with crisp red cabbage, edamame, bamboo shoots, and chow mein noodles.

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Jacob Fox

This salad is slightly sweetened with baked tofu, mandarin oranges and sesame vinaigrette.

Loaded Cucumber & Avocado Sandwich

This loaded cucumber-and-avocado sandwich is filled with creamy avocado and crispy cucumbers.

Ricotta cheese mixed with extra-sharp Cheddar adds flavor while sliced red peppers offer a splash of color.

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Double the recipe and refrigerate to have on hand throughout the week.

If you might’t find a hearty mix, go with broccoli slaw or shredded Brussels sprouts.

Try other mayo varieties, like roasted garlic or chipotle lime, in this fast, no-cook lunch recipe.

loaded cucumber and avocado sandwich

Jacob Fox

Serve this rotisserie chicken salad recipe with whole-grain crackers.

Chopped walnuts add nuttiness and crunch to this easy sandwich.

We use rotisserie chicken (look for unseasoned to keep sodium in check!)

Mashed Chickpea Salad with Dill & Capers

to simplify things, but any leftover cooked chicken will work.

Shrimp & Avocado Salad

Peppery fresh radishes complement sweet shrimp and creamy avocado in this quick salad.

Enjoy this healthy salad as a quick light dinner or for lunch.

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A roasted garlic variety pairs perfectly with cheese tortellini and sauteed leafy greens.

Using store-bought grilled chicken makes assembly quick and easy.

The Mediterranean flavor profile works well here, but another mix will be just as simple and satisfying.

Veggie and cream cheese sandwich

Victor Protasio

3-Ingredient Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Salad

Carolyn Hodges

Pickled Beet, Arugula & Herbed Goat Cheese Sandwich

Jacob Fox

Lentil Salad with Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Olives

Jennifer Causey

Tangy Chicken Salad With Grapes in a bowl

Antonis Achilleos

Shrimp & Avocado Salad

Jennifer Causey

3-ingredient Tortellini with Sausage and Kale

Photo by: Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN

Chicken Caprese Sandwich

Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely

a recipe photo of the White Bean & Cherry Tomato Salad

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

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