7 No-Heat Lunches to Enjoy This Summer
When the weather is hot, the last thing I want to think about midday is nuking my food or turning up the stove. All seven of these no-heat lunches can be made in advance and enjoyed the next day at the office, since they're easy to pack up and bring to work and they taste delicious straight from the fridge. See all the healthy goods on the menu, and make one of these easy and healthy options ASAP. Source: Healthful Pursuit
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
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
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
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
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
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
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