41. Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

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Greek yogurt chicken salad with red grapes, celery and fresh dill in a white bowl

Creamy without the mayo, this chicken salad uses Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier base. Red grapes, crunchy celery and fresh dill make every bite interesting. Pile it into sandwiches, wraps or lettuce cups for an easy office lunch. It keeps well for a few days in the fridge, so make a batch on Sunday. Greek yogurt adds extra protein, which helps you stay full until dinner.

42. Cauliflower Cashew Lunch Bowls

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Cauliflower cashew lunch bowl with roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, red onion, cashews and herbs in a glass bowl

Roasted cauliflower and toasted cashews make a surprisingly hearty pair. This bowl adds chickpeas, red onion and fresh herbs for a vegetarian lunch with plenty of crunch. Roasting the cauliflower brings out its natural sweetness and gives it crispy edges. Prep a few bowls ahead and keep the cashews separate so they stay crunchy. It’s a light lunch that still keeps you going.

43. Kale and Mushroom Spaghetti Squash Quiche

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Slice of kale and mushroom spaghetti squash quiche on a white plate with a fork

Spaghetti squash makes a clever crust for this kale and mushroom quiche, keeping it light and naturally gluten free. Eggs, kale and mushrooms bake into a filling that’s savory and satisfying. Slice it into wedges and pack one per day. It’s delicious warm or cold, so you don’t even need the microwave. A side salad makes it a complete lunch.

44. Curried Chickpea Salad

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Curried chickpea salad with diced carrots, raisins, green onion and cilantro in a white bowl

Curry spices bring warmth and flavor to a simple chickpea salad. Diced carrots, raisins, green onion and cilantro add crunch, sweetness and freshness. It’s a plant-based lunch high in protein and fiber, and it gets better after a night in the fridge. Scoop it onto greens, stuff it into a pita or eat it straight from the container. It’s quick to make and easy to love.

45. Amazing Chickpea Spinach Salad

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Chickpea spinach salad with feta and raisins in a white bowl, with a lemon half and olive oil bottle behind

Chickpeas and spinach make a simple, satisfying salad that’s ready in minutes. Feta adds a salty touch, raisins bring sweetness and a lemony dressing pulls it together. It’s one of the easiest healthy lunch recipes you can make and pack. Store the dressing separately and toss right before eating. Perfect for busy weeks when you need something fast.

Stephanie Hicks | DIY JOY

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Stephanie

Since I lover experiments, I’ve alwaysnloved to create, paint, as well as cook and style food. I feel in love with DIY as soon as I discovered it and could not have been more excited when I learned I could share projects with people around the world. Taking photos is a passion of mine, as is design and painting with oils. I love holidays and celebrations, crafting cute little gifts and serving up at least one new recipe I am excited about.

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