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    Home » Roundups

    11 Meal Prep Cold Lunches

    Published: Jan 30, 2025 · Modified: Feb 7, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is so important and nutritious meal prepping makes the process effective and easy. This ensemble of cold lunch ideas really showcases the possibilities that your work lunch can become. Quick prep and delicious, cost-effective ingredients will have you saving some calories and money at the same time. Flavors of chili lime, spicy tuna, and Thai chicken will bring the envy of your coworkers. You may forget that it is the healthy choice!

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    Thai Chicken Mango Salad

    A colorful bowl of freshly prepared Thai chicken mango salad.
    Photo Credit: Haute and Healthy Living

    Thai chicken mango salad is a refreshing cold lunch treat. It features colorful veggies, shredded chicken, and delightful ripe mango.

    Get the Recipe: Thai Chicken Mango Salad

    Tuna Salad Stuffed Peppers

    Colorful peppers stuffed with tuna salad.
    Photo Credit: Fit As A Mama Bear

    Tuna salad can be creatively served stuffed in peppers. These pepper-stuffed tuna salads are also excellent appetizers, and the flavorful combination of peppers and tuna salad is the best.

    Get the Recipe: Tuna Salad Stuffed Peppers

    Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

    Beautifully and colorfully Mediterranean quinoa salad.
    Photo Credit: Let Us Munch Lettuce

    If you are craving Mediterranean flavors, this Mediterranean quinoa salad is the best choice of meal prep for you. This salad made of quinoa, bell peppers, olives, feta, and other wholesome ingredients will give you the energy you need for the day.

    Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

    15 Healthy Adult Lunchables

    Different adult Lunchables in a lunch boxes.
    Photo Credit: Get Inspired Everyday

    These healthy adult lunchable ideas are perfect for widening your meal prep options. They will provide great input on how and what ingredients should be used for a healthy and delectable lunch.

    Get the Recipe: 15 Healthy Adult Lunchables

    Low Calorie Egg Salad (Higher Protein, Lower Fat)

    A bowl of freshly made egg salad.
    Photo Credit: Lauren Fit Foodie

    Low-calorie egg salad is an excellent meal prep for a cold lunch every week. This dish has higher protein and lower fat. It can be served as is or can be your sandwich filling.

    Get the Recipe: Low-Calorie Egg Salad (Higher Protein, Lower Fat)

    Chili Lime Quinoa Salad with Kale & Roasted Chickpeas

    A bowl of colorful chili lime quinoa salad with kale and roasted chickpeas.
    Photo Credit: Beet of the Wild

    Chili lime quinoa salad with kale and roasted chickpeas is a refreshing salad that can give you a summer vibe. It is perfect for meal prep and a side dish for regular meals or potlucks.

    Get the Recipe: Chili Lime Quinoa Salad with Kale & Roasted Chickpeas

    Spicy Tuna Salad

    Spicy tuna salad in a lunch box  with tomato salad.
    Photo Credit: Get Inspired Everyday

    Spicy tuna salad is one of the best meal-prep options. It can be served as a side dish or a sandwich filling, offering the best of both worlds.

    Get the Recipe: Spicy Tuna Salad

    Healthy Greek Chicken Meal Prep

    Healthy Greek chicken meal prep in a lunch box.
    Photo Credit: Get Inspired Everyday

    Healthy Greek chicken meal prep is perfect for tomato season! It goes well with tomato and vegetable salad or even rice. Make it more special with homemade chili dressing.

    Get the Recipe: Healthy Greek Chicken Meal Prep

    Thai Chicken Meal Prep

    Thai chicken meal prep in a lunch box.
    Photo Credit: Get Inspired Everyday

    This one might be perfect if you are looking for a meal-prep recipe that works well for lunches and dinners. Thai chicken meal prep can be served with a salad, such as cucumber, or hot steamed rice, making it ideal for everyone's liking.

    Get the Recipe: Thai Chicken Meal Prep

    Asian Chopped Chicken Salad

    Bowl of Asian chopped chicken salad.
    Photo Credit: Healthy Fitness Meals

    Craving Asian flavors is not a problem with chicken salad, especially this Asian chopped chicken salad. The crunch from cabbage and carrots is excellent, and the tender and juicy chicken is mixed with the homemade sesame dressing. This is a must-try meal prep.

    Get the Recipe: Asian Chopped Chicken Salad

    Asparagus Couscous Salad with Feta and Chickpeas

    Bowl of asparagus couscous salad with Feta and chickpeas.
    Photo Credit: Haute and Healthy Living

    Asparagus couscous salad with feta and chickpeas is a refreshing light meal that provides energy for a busy day. You can also bring this to your next potluck.

    Get the Recipe: Asparagus Couscous Salad with Feta and Chickpeas

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