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    35 Easy Lunch Recipes For Work (Meal Prep)

    Published: Feb 25, 2024 · Modified: Aug 11, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    Forget the same old boring lunch and make these easy recipes that are portable and delicious. Wraps and sandwiches are always an easy choice and can be made with many different types of meats, cheeses and veggies. Salads can be light with a variety of fruits, vegetables and grilled chicken. With a little planning, packing a delicious lunch for work can make your breaktime more exciting!

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    Sweet and Spicy Chicken Meal Prep

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    This is a healthier stir fry recipe that you can prepare ahead. Make this Chinese inspired dish and skip the take-out!

    Get the recipe: Sweet and Spicy Chicken Meal Prep

    Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    Simple classic tortilla wrap-ups, these ham and cheese pinwheels are a no-brainer for picnics. Easy to make, kids love them, and they taste exactly like everyone's favorite sandwich.

    Get the recipe: Ham and cheese pinwheels

    Mediterranean Buddha Bowl

    Photo Credit: A Cedar Spoon

    This Mediterranean Buddha Bowl recipe uses healthy ingredients like brown rice, hummus, Greek yogurt, feta cheese, chickpeas, roasted vegetables, and greens. Bursting with flavor and customizable to suit everyone.

    Get the recipe: Mediterranean Buddha Bowl

    California Roll Sushi Bowls

    Photo Credit: Princess Pinky Girl

    This California roll sushi bowl has the great flavor of your favorite roll in a deconstructed bowl that is easier to make. Loaded with crab, avocado and vegetables this makes a light and delicious lunch or dinner.

    Get the recipe: California Roll Sushi Bowls

    Easy Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches With Cream Cheese

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    These Easy Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches make a great lunch that can be made ahead. Pack these for work or in school lunches for an easy and delicious lunch.

    Get the recipe: Easy Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches With Cream Cheese

    Easy Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    These Easy Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps are quick and easy to make. You can make the homemade croutons and dressing or use a store bought for convenience. If you love Caesar salads, you'll love this easy to eat wrap!

    Get the recipe: Easy Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps

    Californian Chicken Salad

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This lighter California chicken salad is full of juicy grapes, tender chicken, and crunchy celery. The sweet dressing is made with poppy seeds, creamy mayonnaise, and tangy Greek yogurt.

    Get the recipe: Californian Chicken Salad

    Mediterranean Bean Salad

    Photo Credit: A Cedar Spoon

    Mediterranean Bean Salad is packed with chickpeas, white beans, your favorite delicious vegetables. The feta cheese and the light lemony dressing brings everything together.

    Get the recipe: Mediterranean Bean Salad

    Canned Salmon Salad

    Canned Salmon Salad
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

    This recipe combines light creamy flavors of canned salmon and mayo dressing and makes a brilliant snack that goes well on crackers. It has lots of interesting textures from creamy to crunchy and every bite is full of savory, zesty, and tangy flavors.

    Get the recipe: Canned Salmon Salad.

    Chickpea Tuna Salad

    Chickpea Tuna Salad
    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    This salad will be the perfect addition to your dinner table because it is made with flavorful ingredients. Olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning are used for dressing this salad.

    Get the recipe: Chickpea Tuna Salad

    Honey Sriracha Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    This quick meal prep bowl comes together easily with crispy baked chicken that is drizzled with a spicy sriracha sauce. Serve it with rice for a easy lunch recipe.

    Get the recipe: Honey Sriracha Chicken Meal Prep Bowls

    Ground Turkey Cauliflower Rice Recipe

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    This protein packed ground turkey and cauliflower rice recipe is great for dinner or meal prep. It is made with fresh wholesome ingredients for a flavorful meal.

    Get the recipe: Ground Turkey Cauliflower Rice Recipe

    The Best Chipotle Chicken Wrap Recipe

    Photo Credit: Megan vs Kitchen

    Say goodbye to boring work lunches! This chipotle chicken wrap boasts a creamy chipotle sauce that packs a punch, fresh, crunchy veggies for added texture, and shredded chicken to keep you fueled all afternoon.

    Get the recipe: The Best Chipotle Chicken Wrap Recipe

    Baked Honey Salmon And Asparagus Meal Prep Bowls

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    Loaded with protein and omega 3 fatty acids, this bakes salmon meal prep dish is perfect to make ahead for lunch and so healthy.

    Get the recipe: Baked Honey Salmon And Asparagus Meal Prep Bowls

    Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad

    Photo Credit: Simply Scratch Made

    Delicious and nutritious, this Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad is easy to make and perfect for meal prepping. Make as side dish or serve it as a main for lunch.

    Get the recipe: Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad

    10 Minute Peanut Noodles

    Photo Credit: Served From Scratch

    These cold noodles are packed full of plant protein. Perfect for meal prep and easy to take to work for lunch!

    Get the recipe: 10 Minute Peanut Noodles

    Greek Chicken Salad Bowls (Meal-Prep)

    Photo Credit: Primavera Kitchen

    A Greek Chicken Salad is a fresh spring flavor you can make any time of year. Packed with bright healthy ingredients, it makes a great lunch or meal prep solution.

    Get the recipe: Greek Chicken Salad Bowls (Meal Prep)

    Cajun Chicken Wrap

    Photo Credit: Great Chicken Recipes

    This Cajun chicken wrap is packed with bold flavors and fresh veggies. The best part is that it takes only 30 minutes to make.

    Get the recipe: Cajun Chicken Wrap

    Best Ever Bagel BLT Sandwich

    Photo Credit: Bless This Meal

    This bagel BLT is loaded with crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato on an everything bagel. For an extra flavor boost it has a smear of creamy hummus.

    Get the recipe: Best Ever Bagel BLT Sandwich

    How To Make Layered Lunches (Mason Jar Salads)

    Photo Credit: Evolving Table

    Healthy Layered Lunches are mason jar salads that are strategically layered in order to keep your greens and dressing separated – ensuring a crisp (not soggy!) healthy lunch!

    Get the recipe: How To Make Layered Lunches (Mason Jar Salads)

    Beef Burrito Meal Prep Bowl

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    Meal prep your lunch and have a delicious beef burrito bowl instead of fast food. Easy, packed with flavor, and so easy to make.

    Get the recipe: Beef Burrito Meal Prep Bowl

    Pesto Turkey Sandwich

    Photo Credit: Blue's Best Life

    This Pesto Turkey Sandwich is easy to make and a great sandwich to pack for work. This has an easy homemade pesto aioli that takes just minutes to whip up.

    Get the recipe: Pesto Turkey Sandwich

    Spring Roll In A Bowl

    Photo Credit: To Simply Inspire

    Instead of heavy fried spring rolls try this lighter version in a bowl. This spring roll in a bowl is loaded with fresh veggies and spicy noodles.

    Get the recipe: Spring Roll In A Bowl

    Chopped Greek Salad Wraps With Chick Peas

    Photo Credit: Avocado Skillet

    These Chopped Greek Salad Wraps with Chickpeas are a delicious wrap recipe. They are easy to make and require no cooking at all. 

    Get the recipe: Chopped Greek Salad Wraps With Chick Peas

    Sesame Soba Noodle Salad

    Photo Credit: Served From Scratch

    This delicious cold noodle salad is healthy and hearty and perfect for meal prep! It makes a great lunch to take to work!

    Get the recipe: Soba Noodle Salad

    Healthy Black Bean Burrito Bowls

    Photo Credit: Haute And Healthy Living

    These black bean burrito bowls are packed with flavor and nutrient-rich ingredients! Topped with bright, refreshing avocado crème sauce.

    Get the recipe: Healthy Black Bean Burrito Bowls

    Jennifer Aniston Salad

    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    This Jennifer Aniston salad is so tasty and easy to make it is the perfect vegetarian main meal or healthy side dish!

    Get the recipe: Jennifer Aniston Salad

    The Best Cream Cheese And Veggie Sandwich

    Photo Credit: Mandi of the Mountains

    If you’re trying to eat more vegetables, this easy cream cheese veggie sandwich is the perfect way to achieve your goals! It’s a healthy and satisfying work lunch.

    Get the recipe: The Best Cream Cheese And Veggie Sandwich

    Sweet Potato And Sausage Quinoa Bowl

    Photo Credit: Evolving Table

    It’s never been easier to make a healthy one-pot meal than with this Sweet Potato and Sausage Quinoa Skillet! Protein-packed quinoa is tossed with sweet potatoes, kale, and seasonings, and sausage links for a filling meal that’s full of sage and herb flavor. Now you can have your quinoa bowl recipe ready to enjoy without all of the post-dinner cleanup!

    Get the recipe: Sweet Potato And Sausage Quinoa Bowl

    Easy Canned Salmon Salad

    Photo Credit: Peel With Zeal

    Filled with fresh herbs and ideal for sandwich stacking or serving on a bed of greens, this refined version of a classic lunchtime staple is set to be your new top choice. Brace yourself for an exciting flavor journey with this canned salmon twist!

    Get the recipe: Easy Canned Salmon Salad Recipe

    Italian Pinwheels

    Photo Credit: Chef Savvy

     If you’re looking for a colorful, delicious, crowd-pleasing appetizer, stop searching! You’ve found it in these Italian pinwheels. They’re packed with your favorite Italian lunch meats, provolone cheese and peppers!

    Get the recipe: Italian Pinwheels

    Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Bowls

    Photo Credit: Primavera Kitchen

    Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Bowls are served with cauliflower mash to create a complete low-carb lunch for the whole week. It’s also whole30, paleo and gluten-free!

    Get the recipe: Chicken Fajita Meal-Prep Bowls

    Vegan Wraps With Hummus

    Photo Credit: Happy Kitchen

     Prepare and savor the vibrant flavors of this delightful vegan wrap! Crafted with ease, this hummus-infused vegetable wrap requires only a few minutes to assemble. Bursting with freshness, it's a nutritious bundle rich in fiber, plant-based protein, and essential nutrients.

    Get the recipe: Vegan Wraps With Hummus

    Thai Chicken And Rice (One Pan)

    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud

    This Thai Chicken and Rice is a tasty way to twist up the old chicken and rice dish. Not only is it healthy and full of flavor, but it comes together easily and quickly in just one pan – perfect for meal prep!

    Get the recipe: Thai Chicken And Rice (One Pan)

    Buffalo Chicken Wrap (Air Fryer Recipe)

    Photo Credit: Great Chicken Recipes

    Try this quick and easy Buffalo Chicken Wrap made in the air fryer, ideal for lunch or a simple dinner. Utilize leftover buffalo chicken or cook it from scratch in your air fryer for a delicious meal ready in about 30 minutes, perfect when paired with your favorite sides.

    Get the recipes: Buffalo Chicken Wrap (Air Fryer Recipe)

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