15 cold lunch recipes ready in 15 minutes

Chickpea salad sandwich

This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and surprisingly delicious. It has all the flavors of a classic tuna salad sandwich—dill, lemon and a little garlic—but with chickpeas instead to add a source of vegan protein and a boost of healthy fiber. Celery gives a nice aroma.

Tomato sandwich

This classic tomato sandwich has the perfect combination of sweet, creamy tomatoes and herby cream cheese. You can make a large batch of the cream cheese mixture and have it on hand to spread on bagels or crackers. For a protein boost, add smoked salmon or sliced ​​turkey or chicken.

Cucumber-Green Goddess Chicken

This wrap is easy and convenient and perfect for a casual, casual lunch or meal on the go, with protein from the chicken to keep you going. The green goddess dressing is delicious with cheese and avocado and bright from lemon and herbs. Cucumbers and carrots add color and crunch to this healthy, hearty whole wheat wrap.

Cucumber Sandwich with Cotija & Lime

This easy vegetarian cucumber sandwich draws its flavor inspiration from elote, a Mexican street corn dish. Instead of corn, we season cucumber slices with cotija cheese, lime and cilantro for a delicious filling. Cotija cheese, a salty, crumbly Mexican cheese, similar in taste and texture to cheese, can be used as a substitute. Arugula adds a peppery flavor, but any mild vegetable will work well here.

Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

This delicious vegan salad has plant-based ingredients: peas, quinoa and hummus. We love the crunch of sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.

Vegan Superfood Cereal Bowls

This nutrient-dense whole grain recipe comes together in 15 minutes with the help of a few simple food shortcuts like baby kale, microwavable quinoa and pre-cooked beets. Make these ahead of time to keep on hand for an easy lunch or dinner on a busy night.

High-Fiber Dragon Fruit & Pineapple Smoothie Bowl

This healthy high fiber bowl is as delicious as it is beautiful. Dragon fruit adds a lot of color, but it doesn’t have a strong flavor, so other ingredients can shine. Pineapple is especially interesting when combined with pepitas and beeswax. Fizzy kombucha makes this smoothie bowl unique.

Spinach Salad with Quinoa, Chicken and Fresh Berries

1. If you are packing this bowl of cereal for work, mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. When you are ready to eat, shake the dressing well, add to the salad and toss. If you don’t have time to make a homemade dressing, use 3 tablespoons of store-bought olive oil vinaigrette. Keep prep time short by using rotisserie chicken (or leftover chicken) and a bag of microwavable quinoa.

Loaded Chicken-Quinoa Salad

Turn pre-cooked ingredients into one delicious, high-fiber, high-protein meal to keep you full.

Food-Prep Curried Chicken Bowls

Curry doesn’t have to take hours to prepare. With the help of our paper-pan chicken (see related recipe) and cooked grains, you can make these meal prep bowls in minutes! Keep them in the fridge for an easy dinner on a busy weeknight or for healthy lunches throughout the week.

Grilled Veggie & Hummus Pita

These hearty and delicious pita-pocket sandwiches are packed with roasted veggies and veggies. The hummus spread adds flavor and keeps everything from falling apart.

Mixed Vegetables with Lentils & Sliced ​​Apple

This lentil, feta and apple salad is a satisfying vegetarian meal to whip together for lunch. To save time, substitute canned lentils – just make sure you’re looking for low sodium and rinse them before adding them to the salad.

Fig and Goat Cheese Salad

The sweet and savory combination of figs and earthy goat cheese is sure to satisfy the palate. If you can’t find dried figs, try substituting dried apricots.

Antioxidant-Packed Black Forest Smoothie Bowl Cover

Celebrate the classic combination of chocolate and cherries with this smoothie bowl. Dark cherries give way to sweet bananas and sour milky yogurt. Top with curls of dark chocolate for a nice topping, or sprinkle with cocoa nibs for a quick finish.

Tuna and Olive Spinach Salad

This tuna salad recipe is enhanced with olives, feta and tahini dressing. Served with baby spinach, this is an easy and light lunch or dinner salad.