10 Tasty and Healthy Lunch Recipes to Spice Up Your Workday

Are you tired of eating the same boring sandwich⁤ day⁣ after​ day for⁣ lunch? It’s time to spice up your workday with these ‌10 ​delicious and ‍healthy ‌lunch recipes. Not only⁢ will they satisfy your taste buds, but they’ll also give you the⁢ energy you‌ need to power ⁣through the rest⁢ of your day.

Greek ⁢Chicken Salad

• 2 cups cooked chicken​ breast,⁣ shredded or cubed
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1 cucumber, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes,⁣ halved
• 1/2⁢ cup pitted Kalamata olives
• 1/2 ‌cup ⁢crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2⁣ tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 ⁤clove garlic, minced
• 1 ​teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper⁣ to taste

Combine chicken, onion, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and ⁣feta cheese in‍ a large bowl. ⁣In a small bowl, whisk together⁢ olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour​ over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Quinoa​ and Black Bean Salad

• 1⁣ cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 can⁣ black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red​ onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped⁤ fresh ⁣cilantro
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2‌ tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Combine‌ quinoa and​ water⁢ in a medium saucepan.‌ Bring ⁢to a boil, then reduce heat ‌and simmer⁤ for about 15 minutes‍ or until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. ​In a large bowl, combine ⁢cooked quinoa, black beans, red pepper, onion, and cilantro. ‍In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime‍ juice, cumin, salt, ‍and pepper. Pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Cobb Salad ​Wraps

• 4 ⁤large flour tortillas
• 1/4 cup ⁢mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon⁣ juice
• 1/2⁣ teaspoon garlic ​powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 2 cups cooked chicken⁢ breast, chopped
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and ‍sliced
• 6 slices‌ bacon, cooked and crumbled

In a⁢ small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread dressing on each tortilla. Layer mixed greens, ⁢chicken, eggs, avocado, and⁤ bacon on each tortilla. Roll up and serve immediately.

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

• 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into fries
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ⁢garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon⁢ black pepper

Preheat ⁣oven to 400°F. Line a baking⁤ sheet with parchment paper. In ⁣a large bowl, toss ‌sweet ‍potato fries with olive oil, garlic powder,⁢ paprika, salt, and black ‍pepper. Spread fries⁢ in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake ⁢for 20-25 minutes, flipping once ​halfway through,‍ or until golden brown ‍and crispy. Serve⁢ immediately.

Mason‍ Jar Salads

• 1/4 cup salad dressing of your choice
• 1 cup ⁤chopped vegetables (such as cherry ⁢tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, etc.)
• 1/2 cup ⁣cooked protein (such as chickpeas, quinoa, tofu, etc.)
• 1/2 cup cooked grains (such ⁢as brown rice, ‍farro, bulgur, etc.)
• 2 cups mixed salad⁤ greens
• Optional toppings (such as ‍nuts, cheese, herbs, ‍etc.)

Layer ingredients in a wide mouth quart-sized mason jar in the⁣ following‌ order: dressing, vegetables, ​protein, grains, and salad greens. Add optional toppings if desired. Screw⁤ on the lid and refrigerate until ⁤ready ⁤to eat. Shake​ the jar vigorously to mix the ingredients and pour onto ​plate or eat right out of the jar.

Tuna Salad Lettuce Wraps

• 2 cans tuna, ⁣drained
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8⁤ leaves romaine lettuce

In a medium bowl, ⁤combine tuna, ⁤celery, onion, ​mayonnaise, lemon ​juice,​ garlic ​powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Spoon tuna salad⁢ onto romaine lettuce leaves⁤ and wrap like a burrito. Serve immediately.

Vegetable Fried ​Rice

• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (such as peas, carrots, corn, and green beans)
• 1 tablespoon​ soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4⁣ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Heat sesame⁤ oil in a large skillet​ over medium-high‍ heat. Add mixed vegetables and sauté ‌for 3-5 minutes, until tender-crisp.⁣ Add cooked brown rice, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and black pepper. ‍Stir well​ and cook for 2-3 minutes, ⁣until heated through.​ Serve⁤ immediately.

Turkey and Hummus Sandwich

• 2 slices whole-grain bread

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