14 Healthy Lunch Salads to Stay Satisfied All Afternoon

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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This spinach-packed salad is a breeze to make and keeps wonderfully in the fridge. No need to hold the dressing; make a double batch, portion it into four containers, and you have the majority of your weekday lunches ready to go.

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Baby Kale and Sesame Chicken Salad

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Baby kale, chicken, cucumbers, apple, sweet potatoes: this recipe is nutrient-packed and full of protein. Keep the component separate in your fridge and toss them together with the dressing when you're ready to eat.

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Mexican Tempeh Salad

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If you've never tried tempeh, now's a great time! It's easy to cook and keeps well, especially in this delicious and colourful quinoa salad. Eat warm or cold and add the diced avocado right before you serve.

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Cucumber Quinoa Salad

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This light, hydrating salad is filled with fibre, potassium, and Vitamin C. It's easy to pack for a weekday lunch; simply mix up the ingredients and add the avocado before you eat.

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Pineapple Blueberry Salad With Lemon Chia Seed Dressing

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If you like your salads on the sweeter side, look no further than this light, bright, tropical recipe! We recommend topping it with tofu, chicken, or salmon for a little extra protein. Toss it beforehand, then add the avocado and dressing before you eat.

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Lentil Salad With Mustard and Tomatoes

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One of those rare (and wonderful) dishes that get better the longer you keep it in the fridge, this bright lentil salad becomes even more filling, tasty, and healthy with the addition of protein like tofu, feta cheese, or grilled chicken.

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Lightened-Up Cobb Salad

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Our version of a Cobb salad doesn't skimp on any of your fave ingredients (note the bacon, chicken, and egg!) but comes in at under 375 calories for a healthy, filling lunch. Prep it ahead of time, store it covered in your fridge, and mix in the dressing just before you eat.

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Kale Caesar Salad

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The kale in this remixed Caesar salad is hardy enough to hold up in the refrigerator for a few days even after it's been dressed, making for a speedy weekday lunch. Simply sprinkle on the croutons and enjoy!

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Cucumber Corn Salad

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Crafted with simple, whole produce and beans, this satisfying salad has just 274 calories per serving! Store it covered in the refrigerator and wait to dice up and fold in the avocado until just before you eat.

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Quinoa, Black Bean, Corn, and Tomato Salad

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Low in sugar and with a solid 16 grams of protein, this simple salad stores well (no greens to get wilted), and you can eat it cold or pop it in the microwave to enjoy it warmed-up.

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