Going into the office or classroom is already tough. The last thing you should be dealing with is a boring lunch! I’ve rounded up 5 teacher-friendly lunches that can be made ahead and don’t require reheating. These cold lunches aren’t just convenient, they’re also lightened-up and delicious.
These meal prep recipes are great for teachers or for anyone who commutes a lot and may not have a microwave available.
1. Strawberry Poppy Seed Mason Jar Salads
I love making jar salads for my work lunches. They’re easy to prep and clean-up! This recipe is one of my top rated jar salads, and is perfect to take to the classroom or the office year-round.
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2. Everything But the Bagel Chicken Salad
Chicken salads are great for meal prep because they can be served a variety of ways (with crackers, with vegetables, in a salad, or on a roll). For this fan favorite recipe, cucumbers, red onion, chives and radishes give this chicken salad flavor and texture. Cream cheese and everything bagel seasoning put a twist on an otherwise classic chicken salad, mirroring the flavors of a delicious bagel.
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3. Grown-Up Lunchable Box
A lunch that doesn’t need to be reheated and can be completely customized to your tastes? Look no further than an adult lunchable. It’s similar to a “picky plate” but is prepped ahead so you can grab-and-go for lunch. Simply pick your choice of protein, veggies, and carbs to make your custom lunchable. Psst: I have ideas for what to pack in these on the recipe page.
4. Healthy Greek-Inspired Chicken Pasta Salad
How about a meal prep lunch that hits all of your nutritional goals? Protein, carbs, veggies- yes please! This deliciously healthy chicken pasta salad hits all the targets with a Greek-inspired flavor profile. Easy to make and easy to clean-up.
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5. Sweet and Savory Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
This salad holds up so well all week it actually gets better as the week goes on! Pair with your choice of protein, and you have a flavorful and healthy cold lunch.
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Whether you’re a teacher prepping for the new school year or someone who doesn’t a lunch they need to reheat, there’s plenty of healthy options here. Want even more meal prep recipes? Browse 400+ lightened-up recipes here.
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