Lunches That Don't Need to Be Heated Up

1 Watermelon Cuke Gazpacho

Sweet, spicy, and refreshing, this cooling, creative gazpacho blends a healthy array of hydrating produce like cucumbers and watermelon with fresh herbs and the right hit of spice. Vitamin-C-rich jalapeños get their heat from the compound capsaicin, which also works to boost your endorphin levels. Top things off with some feta cheese to up the protein, and enjoy with a salad to round out the meal.

Calories: 227

Photo: Lizzie Fuhr

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2 Lemon Tuna Pita Pocket

Yes, you can have a high-protein lunch ready in five minutes flat. This fresh tuna salad forgoes the fatty mayo and goes light and bright with lemon, a little olive oil, and a few additional seasonings for flavor.

Calories: 323

Photo: Michelle Bell

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3 Chirashi Bowl

A light, refreshing meal is perfect for hot Summer days. Try this chirashi bowl, made with fresh vegetables, brown rice, and sushi-grade tuna, to cool off in the heat.

Calories: 403

Photo: Lizzie Fuhr

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4 Zucchini Pasta

One of the most common ways to make raw pasta is using zucchini. This raw tomato, basil, and zucchini pasta has a chunky, thick tomato sauce due to the sun-dried tomatoes and crushed walnuts.

Calories: 283

Source: Healthful Pursuit

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5 Avocado Shell Salad

No need for the oven for this refreshing lunch! This avocado shell salad has 60 percent of your recommended fiber for the day, aids in digestion, and may even diminish belly fat.

Calories: 468

Photo: Lizzie Fuhr

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6 Cold Soba Salad With Ginger Peanut Dressing

Treat your taste buds to this Thai-inspired salad, perfect for warmer weather. Smooth and tangy ginger peanut dressing complements the chewy noodles and crisp veggies. This is one recipe you'll love having for leftovers the next day, since the flavors develop with time.

Calories: 424

Photo: Lizzie Fuhr

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7 Cucumber Caprese Salad

Riff on the caprese with this hydrating and refreshing cucumber caprese salad that will turn into your new go-to recipe. Higher in protein, fiber, and anti-inflammatory omega-3s, this delicious, bulked-up classic aligns with your Summer goals!

Calories: 253

Photo: Jenny Sugar

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