7 Days, 7 Lunches: Get Fit (in the Kitchen)

Satisfy your Mexican fast-food craving with this quick and delicious homemade burrito bowl you can make at home in less than 10 minutes. A precooked chicken breast, fresh produce, and a few healthy staples are all you need for this nutrient-dense, low-calorie meal.

Calories: 350

This toasted quinoa and wilted cabbage salad is the perfect recipe for any clean-eating endeavors; not only do the flavors meld well together, but each ingredient helps aid digestion, like the fiber in the quinoa, chickpeas, and cabbage and the detoxifying properties of lemon.

Calories: 348

Treat your taste buds to this Thai-inspired soba noodle salad with a smooth and tangy ginger-peanut dressing that complements chewy buckwheat noodles and crisp, refreshing veggies. Since the flavors develop with time, this is an ideal recipe to cook the night before and enjoy for lunch the following day.

Calories: 424

Keep the same texture and tang you love in the classic, but cut the calories and fat of the traditional in half with this low-calorie chicken salad recipe. Serve over a bed of lettuce or on top of a toasted English muffin for a light yet satisfying lunch.

Calories (including whole-wheat English muffin): 273

For all the nutrient power kale offers (without all the massaging and chopping), try this satisfying baby kale sesame chicken salad that brings nearly 30 grams of protein to the table.

Calories: 414

Swap out mayo and sub in lemon and a little olive oil for a fresher tuna salad recipe. Tuck this healthier mixture into a pita pocket for a tasty lunch.

Calories: 323

High in fiber, this easily portable sweet potato salad can regulate blood sugar and help you lose weight. A spicy antioxidant-rich red pepper and jalapeño dressing ties everything together deliciously.

Calories: 270