Steak Noodle Salad

Adding steak to a heaping pile of greens and noodles is a delicious way to use up leftover beef. Follow this recipe [5] and toss the noodles in the dressing the night before. That way, it's easy to pack the next morning.

Quinoa Chili

Instead of beef, chicken, or turkey, this loaded chili is bulked up with quinoa [6] for a vegetarian-friendly recipe.

Tomato, Scallion, and Roasted Bell Pepper Pasta Salad

Packed with vegetables, this tomato, scallion, and roasted bell pepper pasta salad [7] is meal-worthy.

Cheddar, Bacon, and Leek Frittata

Satisfy your soul with a slice of this cheesy frittata [8].

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

For a sturdier spin on classic tabbouleh, use quinoa instead of bulgur [9].

Chopped Salad With Balsamic-Dijon Vinaigrette

Instead of getting a takeout chopped salad, whip up this homemade take [10] that packs chickpeas, turkey, mozzarella, bulgur, cucumbers, and more into each bite.

Vegan Mushroom Soup

Cashew cream adds lush texture to wild-mushroom soup [11].

Tomato Salad With Chickpeas, Avocado, and Cucumber

It doesn't get much more summery than this tomato salad with chickpeas, avocado, and cucumber [12].

Summer Rolls With Peanut Sauce

Like all Summer rolls [13], this recipe has the best texture on the day it's made but is also still solid the next day and is a great change-up from your typical lunch routine.

Quinoa Salad With Cherries and Feta

Make use of cherries when they're in season with a quinoa salad with cherries and feta [14]. The juicy-salty combo mixes with parsley, shallot, and almonds for a brown-bag lunch like you've never tried.

Mediterranean Quiche

Plenty of vegetables — caramelized onions, bell peppers, zucchini, and sun-dried tomatoes — bulk up this crave-worthy Mediterranean quiche [15].

Bacon, Mushroom, and Spinach Frittata

A bacon, mushroom, and spinach frittata [16] serves double-duty: cook it up for dinner one night and enjoy leftover slices for lunch on the following days.

Chickpea, Farro, and Greens Salad

A Greek-inspired salad of chickpeas, farro, greens, olives, and feta [17] will inspire lunch-envy from your co-workers.

Barbecue Black-Eyed Peas

Bold and saucy, barbecue black-eyed peas [18] make for a solid lunch when paired with millet, brown rice, or quinoa.

Lemon-Almond Roast Chicken Salad

Pretend you're on a picnic while tucking into lemon-almond roast chicken salad [19] with some crackers.

Raw Beet Salad With Quinoa, Carrots, Edamame, and Spinach

To ensure this raw beet salad with quinoa, carrots, edamame, and spinach [20] doesn't wilt before you tuck in at lunchtime, pack the spinach separately and toss it in right before eating.

Slow-Cooker Beans and Quinoa With Scallions, Cheddar, and Hot Sauce

A big batch of slow-cooker beans and quinoa [21] yields enough for a whole week of lunches. (Hot sauce, scallions, and cheddar ensure you won't be sick of it by Friday.)

Cobb Salad

For a lighter take on cobb salad, try this fresh recipe [22]. Craving something a bit heartier? Go classic [23].

Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad

This edamame- and carrot-packed spicy peanut soba noodle salad [24] will keep you full all afternoon long.

Avocado and Grilled Chicken Salad With Chipotle-Lime Ranch

For maximum freshness, pack the chicken and dressing separately for this hearty salad [25]; toss everything together at lunchtime.

Creamy Coleslaw Recipe

Pack Creamy Coleslaw Recipe [26] into disposable cups for a great grab-and-go option.

Spicy Tahini Soba Noodle Salad

If you love the rich, nutty flavor of peanut noodles, try this spicy tahini soba noodle salad [27]; sesame-based tahini has a similarly rich flavor to peanut butter.

Chicken Caesar Kale Mason Jar Salad

Keep your croutons crunchy and your lettuce wilt-free by packing this chicken and kale caesar [28] for lunch at the office.

Avocado-Tuna Salad With Cucumber Noodles

We recommend packing this avocado-tuna salad with cucumber noodles [29] with one major caveat: be polite to your neighbors by not eating it at your desk (unless you have an office to yourself).

Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad

If you like pad thai, then you'll love this Thai-influenced quinoa recipe [30]. It contains all of the best elements of the classic dish, such as peanuts, cilantro, and bean sprouts, with a fun twist: it substitutes quinoa for rice noodles.

Black-Bean Salad

Corn kernels, black beans, and confetti-like diced bell peppers, radishes, and red onion combine into a hearty, salsa-like salad [31].

Roasted Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad With Mango Balsamic Vinaigrette

If you've yet to get on board with the mason jar salad trend, this roasted sweet potato and quinoa option [32] is a great place to start.

Crock Pot Baked Beans

Eating Crock Pot Baked Beans [33] will make you feel like you're camping, not eating lunch at your desk.

Millet, Lentil, and Pomegranate Salad

If you can't find millet, substitute brown rice in this satisfying millet, lentil, and pomegranate salad [34].

Marinated White Bean Salad

You'll look forward to lunch all day when this marinated white bean salad [35] is packed in your work bag.

Mushroom-Spinach Minifrittatas

Toss a few miniature frittatas [36] into your lunch bag for a satisfying break in the day.

Lemon-Parsley Bean Salad

This lemon-parsley bean salad [37] is brimming with Mediterranean flavor.

Quinoa Mason Jar Salad With Sweet Potatoes

Add this quinoa mason jar salad [38] with sweet potatoes and a Thai-style dressing to your lunch rotation.

Pesto Pasta Salad

Antipasto elements, including olives, feta, and sun-dried tomatoes, enliven pasta salad [39].

Caramelized Shallot and Mushroom Quiche

Treat yourself to a slice of caramelized shallot and mushroom quiche [40].

Vegan Pumpkin Chili

This vegan chili [41] is a year-round option thanks to canned pumpkin.

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Like all pasta salads, this Mediterranean orzo-based version [42] tastes better after the ingredients have a few hours (at least) to mingle.

Guacamole Mason Jar Salad

Step away from the chips and guac! This zesty guacamole mason jar salad [43] offers a satisfyingly tangy crunch with every single bite.

Chickpea Salad with Avocado

Bean salads like this Chickpea Salad with Avocado [44] will keep you full for hours.

Quinoa, Brown Rice, and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad

Made with freezer staples like frozen brown rice, quinoa, and kale, this quinoa salad [45] is quite easy to pull together.

Zucchini Noodle, Quinoa, and Pea Salad

This zoodle, quinoa, pea, and feta salad [46] is so fresh and so green.

Spicy Tomato Soup

While your office probably doesn't have a stovetop or oven, chances are there's a functioning microwave. Make a pot of spicy tomato soup [47] and reheat it at work. (Swap crumbled Cheez-Its for the grilled cheese croutons since leftover grilled cheese isn't great.)

Kale and Wild Rice Casserole

Gruyère, mushrooms, and caramelized onions add umami oomph to a kale and wild rice casserole [48]. Reheat a leftover slice for a lovely lunch.

Slow-Cooker Gigante Beans

Pack a hunk of bread alongside this slow-cooker white bean recipe [49] for mopping up its brothy sauce.

"Everything" Salad: Quinoa, Raisins, Pine Nuts, and More

This salad really does have everything! Kale, mint, raisins, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and other scrumptious ingredients work together to turn your meal [50] into a beautiful orchestra of flavors.

Marinated Chickpea Salad

Make this zesty marinated chickpea salad [51] on Sunday night and eat it for lunch all week long.

Quinoa Broccoli Slaw With Honey-Mustard Dressing

Broccoli slaw [52] transforms from side dish to full-fledged meal when quinoa is added to the mix.

Tropical Mango Spring Rolls With Avocado-Cilantro Dipping Sauce

You'll have no problem eating your vegetables when these tropical mango spring rolls [53] are what's for lunch.

Farro Salad With Citrus Vinaigrette

A hearty farro salad [54] is guaranteed to give you the energy needed for a long day at work. The citrus vinaigrette dressing and fruit add a lively spring to this salad's step.

Slow-Cooker Chili

Low effort to make (it's a straightforward, set-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker recipe) and great as leftovers, this hearty chili [55] is a no-brainer inclusion to this list.

Chicken Kale Salad

The ingredient list of this chicken salad with kale [56] calls for a variety of colors and textures — think crunchy cucumber, creamy avocado, leafy kale, and comforting quinoa with a lemon-flavored dressing that will easily make your co-workers jealous.

Kale and Caramelized Onion Frittata

Like all frittatas, this kale and caramelized onion recipe [57] is great as leftovers as it can be served hot or at room temperature.

Rainbow Quinoa Salad With Honey-Citrus Vinaigrette

A rainbow in a bowl, this citrus quinoa dish [58] incorporates plenty of fresh produce. Prepare to make your co-workers jealous when you bust this out at lunch.

Vegan Lentil Soup

Some lentil soups are lackluster, but not this curry-powder-enhanced vegan iteration [59].

Sesame-Ginger Soba Noodle Salad

This sesame-ginger soba noodle salad [60] is full of Southeast Asian flavor.

Grilled Chicken, Beet, Apple, and Spinach Salad With Strawberry Vinaigrette

If your ideal salad is a mix of savory and sweet, this grilled beet and apple salad [61] offers the ideal fruity twist on traditional greens.

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

Sun-dried tomato pasta salad [62] is sure to rise you out of a midday slump.

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