September 30, 2014
27 Awesome Easy Lunches To Bring To Work
Deep down, you know the truth: Any lunch you make yourself will taste 17 times better than the slimy chopped salad you’d end up buying. Also, save your money for booze.
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This recipe uses asparagus; when it’s not in season you could swap that for wintery things like shaved fennel or finely chopped kale. Get the recipe.
Self-explanatory.
See also: 16 Ways To Make A Better PB&J
A fantastic approach to tuna for those who, like me, would rather chew on mulch than raw celery. Get the recipe here.
As most vegans could tell you, this is arguably more delicious than tuna. Get the recipe.
This miso dressing is worth making in bulk; you can use it on all kinds of noodles and veggies. Get the recipe.
Bonus points if you pack it in a cute reusable tin. Get the recipe.
If you have access to even halfway decent croissants, you owe it to yourself to turn them into delightful sandwiches. Get the recipe.
Once you make the white bean spread, you’ll be set for sandwiches (or straight chip-dipping) all week. Get the recipe.
Roast a bunch of beets all at once to keep in the fridge and add to various yummy jumbles. Get the recipe.
The only complicated part is picking up any ingredients you don’t have (like artichoke hearts); after that it’s just chop and toss. Get the recipe.
You can throw in any kind of cooked grain you have; farro or barley would be equally nice. Get the recipe.
Chop up a roast chicken breast (from a store-bought rotisserie bird, if you’re not feeling motivated) and mix with cubed mozzarella, pesto, and a veggie or two. Sugar snap peas suggested, but bell pepper or cherry tomatoes could also be nice.
This easy Asian-ish peanut butter sauce would be great on any number of noodle-veggie combos. Get the recipe.
Doesn’t this sandwich make you cheerful just looking at it? Get the recipe.
2. Sesame-Ginger Soba Noodle Salad
3. Peanut Butter, Pickle, and Potato Chip Sandwich
7. Crisp Tuna-Cabbage Salad
9. Chickpea Salad Sandwich
13. Miso Sweet Potato and Broccoli Bowl
17. Cheddar and Apple Sandwich
Spread grainy bread with mustard and layer up. If you’re pining for meat, a little ham or prosciutto would fit right in.
18. Chickpea, Cherry Tomato, and Feta Salad
19. Ham and Cheese Croissant
21. Smashed White Bean and Avocado Sandwich
22. Barley and Kale Salad with Golden Beets and Feta
23. Pan Bagnat (French Tuna Salad Sandwich)
24. Mushrooms and Wheat Berries
25. Pesto Chicken Roll
26. Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Peanuts
27. Chicken Salad with Apricots and Almonds