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8 Easy Light Lunches To Pack For Your Workday

Quinoa Salad: Toss cooked quinoa with your favorite vegetables (such as cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers), fresh herbs, and a simple vinaigrette dressing.

Mason Jar Salad: Layer your favorite salad ingredients in a mason jar, starting with dressing at the bottom and adding heartier ingredients like beans or grains, followed by veggies, greens, and toppings.

Vegetable Wrap: Fill a whole-grain tortilla with hummus or avocado spread, sliced vegetables (such as lettuce, carrots, bell peppers, and cucumber), and your choice of protein (such as grilled tofu, turkey slices, or black beans).

Greek Yogurt Parfait: Layer Greek yogurt with fresh fruit (such as berries, sliced banana, or mango), granola, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.

Stuffed Bell Peppers: Cut bell peppers in half and remove the seeds. Fill each half with a mixture of cooked quinoa or rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese.

Sushi Rolls: Make your own sushi rolls using nori seaweed sheets, sushi rice, and fillings like avocado, cucumber, carrots, cooked shrimp, or smoked salmon.

Caprese Salad: Layer sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves on a plate. Drizzle with balsamic glaze or olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Pita Pocket Sandwich: Stuff a whole-grain pita pocket with your favorite fillings, such as lean deli meat, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and a spread like hummus or tzatziki.