There are many options for what to pack for lunch, depending on your preferences and dietary restrictions. Here are some ideas from various sources:
- Sandwiches: Turkey, apple, and brie sandwich; ham sandwiches with arugula and pesto mayo; egg salad sandwich; chicken salad with grapes and pecans; wraps (ham and cheese, turkey and pesto).
- Salads: Chicken pasta salad; spinach quiche; green minestrone with pesto; chicken Caesar pasta salad; soba noodle-and-shrimp bowls; salmon niçoise salad.
- Bowls: Chicken and rice bowl with gochujang ranch; rice bowl with roasted broccoli and pesto; burrito bowls; savory overnight oats or grits with an egg on top.
- Snacks: Fresh fruits (grapes, berries, apples, mandarins or clementines); bite-size veggies (baby carrots, mini celery sticks); nuts; cheese sticks; crackers; cookies; yogurt parfait.
- Leftovers: Curry, chili, pasta with tomato sauce or pesto.
Remember to use food storage containers or meal prep containers to make transport easier. You can also mix and match items from different categories to create a balanced and satisfying lunch.
