Try other mayo varieties, like roasted garlic or chipotle lime, in this fast, no-cook lunch recipe.
Serve this rotisserie chicken salad recipe with whole-grain crackers.
Cottage Cheese Toast
Ali Redmond
Say hello to our delicious and nutritious cottage cheese toast!
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This toast, made with whole-grain bread and topped with creamy cottage cheese, is just the beginning.
Cucumber, sprouts, salad greens or spinach all add a refreshing crunch.
For a peppery kick, try using arugula.
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Plus, it tastes just like a creamsicle.
If you dont have almond milk, any other dairy or nondairy milk will work.
Single-serve packages of mashed avocado or guacamole can stand in for the fresh avocado.
Carolyn Hodges
At lunchtime, just reheat to steaming then top with a bit of pesto.
Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies
Kefir is similar to yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics.
But it has fewer carbs and a more drinkable consistencyperfect for smoothies.
Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie
Blend almond milk, strawberry and pineapple for a smoothie thats so easy and delicious.
A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein.
Freeze some of the almond milk for an extra-icy texture.
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Want to take it up a notch?
Top with a poached or fried egg.
Couscous & Chickpea Salad
Cooked couscous and canned chickpeas come together in this quick lunch salad.
Ali Redmond
The basil vinaigrette makes it taste anything but basic!
When in season, we recommend adding fresh chopped tomatoes for a spin on tabbouleh.
Peanut Butter-Banana English Muffin
Peanut butter and banana are the original power couple.
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Top a simple toasted English muffin with the duo, then sprinkle everything with a hit of ground cinnamon.
Cucumber Sandwich
The English cucumber sandwich gets a healthy fiber bump with sprouted whole-grain bread.
This easy open-face sandwich recipe is a great healthy snack or packable lunch idea.
Ali Redmond
A spread of hummus adds creaminess and keeps everything from falling out.
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Ali Redmond
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