Meal Prep Salads
Chicken Caesar Meal Prep Salad That Stays Crisp
Chicken Caesar Meal Prep Salad That Stays Crisp: grilled chicken, romaine, parmesan yogurt Caesar, and croutons for Monday office lunches.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
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Meal Prep Salads
Meal Prep Salads
Mediterranean Chickpea Meal Prep Salad
Mediterranean Chickpea Meal Prep Salad: chickpeas, cucumber and romaine, lemon oregano vinaigrette, and feta for no-reheat desk lunches.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Meal Prep Salads
Southwest Chicken Salad Jars for Work Lunches
Southwest Chicken Salad Jars for Work Lunches: shredded chicken, romaine and cabbage, lime cilantro dressing, and crushed tortilla chips for jar salads.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Meal Prep Salads
Turkey Taco Meal Prep Salad with Lime Dressing
Turkey Taco Meal Prep Salad with Lime Dressing: seasoned ground turkey, shredded romaine, lime yogurt dressing, and pepitas for hearty work lunches.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Meal Prep Salads
Tuna White Bean Salad for Make-Ahead Lunch
Tuna White Bean Salad for Make-Ahead Lunch: tuna and white beans, parsley and celery, red wine vinaigrette, and toasted almonds for pantry-friendly lunches.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Meal Prep Salads
Crunchy Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad for Meal Prep
Crunchy Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad for Meal Prep: chicken breast, cabbage and carrots, ginger sesame dressing, and roasted peanuts for crunchy cold lunches.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Meal Prep Salads
Greek Chicken Salad Lunch Boxes with Yogurt Dressing
Greek Chicken Salad Lunch Boxes with Yogurt Dressing: lemon chicken, romaine and cucumber, garlic yogurt dressing, and pita chips for Mediterranean-style lunches.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Meal Prep Salads
Apple Cheddar Chicken Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing
Apple Cheddar Chicken Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing: roasted chicken, kale and romaine, maple mustard dressing, and walnuts for fall work lunches.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Chicken Salads
Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing
Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing: rotisserie chicken, mixed greens and cucumber, lemon herb vinaigrette, and sunflower seeds for fast grocery-store lunches.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Chicken Salads
Buffalo Chicken Meal Prep Salad
Buffalo Chicken Meal Prep Salad: buffalo chicken, romaine and celery, Greek yogurt ranch, and blue cheese crumbs for spicy cold lunches.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Chicken Salads
Pesto Chicken Chopped Salad
Pesto Chicken Chopped Salad: pesto chicken, romaine and spinach, lemon pesto dressing, and toasted pine nuts for chopped lunch salads.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Chicken Salads
BBQ Chicken Salad with Corn and Cabbage
BBQ Chicken Salad with Corn and Cabbage: BBQ chicken, green cabbage and romaine, smoky yogurt dressing, and corn chips for summer meal prep.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Chicken Salads
Chicken Waldorf Salad for Work Lunch
Chicken Waldorf Salad for Work Lunch: chicken and grapes, romaine and celery, light yogurt dressing, and pecans for cool creamy lunches.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Chicken Salads
Teriyaki Chicken Cabbage Salad
Teriyaki Chicken Cabbage Salad: teriyaki chicken, red and green cabbage, sesame lime dressing, and sesame seeds for cold lunches with crunch.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Protein-Rich Salads
High-Protein Cobb Salad for Work Lunch
High-Protein Cobb Salad for Work Lunch: chicken, egg, and turkey bacon, romaine, buttermilk herb dressing, and avocado for filling lunch boxes.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Protein-Rich Salads
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Cups
Cottage Cheese Chicken Salad Cups: chicken and cottage cheese, butter lettuce, lemon dill dressing, and whole-grain crackers for scoopable salad cups.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Protein-Rich Salads
Steak Salad with Crispy Potatoes and Green Beans
Steak Salad with Crispy Potatoes and Green Beans: sliced steak, green beans and arugula, Dijon vinaigrette, and crispy potatoes for heartier salad lunches.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Protein-Rich Salads
Egg and Chickpea Protein Salad
Egg and Chickpea Protein Salad: hard-boiled eggs and chickpeas, spinach and romaine, mustard herb dressing, and pickled onions for vegetarian protein lunches.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Protein-Rich Salads
Shrimp Avocado Salad with Corn and Tomato
Shrimp Avocado Salad with Corn and Tomato: shrimp, romaine and cabbage, lime vinaigrette, and avocado for quick summer lunches.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Pasta Salads
Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad for Meal Prep
Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad for Meal Prep: chicken and short pasta, spinach and tomatoes, lemon pesto dressing, and mozzarella pearls for cold pasta lunches.
- Time
- 35 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Pasta Salads
Greek Orzo Salad with Chickpeas
Greek Orzo Salad with Chickpeas: chickpeas and orzo, cucumber and parsley, red wine vinaigrette, and feta for make-ahead picnic-style lunches.
- Time
- 35 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Pasta Salads
Couscous Salad with Roasted Vegetables
Couscous Salad with Roasted Vegetables: couscous and roasted vegetables, arugula, lemon tahini dressing, and pumpkin seeds for vegetable-forward lunches.
- Time
- 35 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Pasta Salads
Farro Salad with Edamame and Carrots
Farro Salad with Edamame and Carrots: farro and edamame, shredded carrots and spinach, ginger lime dressing, and cashews for chewy grain salads.
- Time
- 35 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Vegetarian Salads
White Bean Cucumber Salad with Feta
White Bean Cucumber Salad with Feta: white beans, cucumber and herbs, lemon garlic vinaigrette, and feta for no-cook lunches.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Vegetarian Salads
Roasted Sweet Potato Kale Salad
Roasted Sweet Potato Kale Salad: sweet potatoes and chickpeas, kale, maple Dijon dressing, and pumpkin seeds for fall salad prep.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Vegetarian Salads
Lentil Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing
Lentil Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing: green lentils, parsley and arugula, lemon Dijon dressing, and toasted walnuts for sturdy vegetarian lunches.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Vegetarian Salads
Three-Bean Picnic Salad for Meal Prep
Three-Bean Picnic Salad for Meal Prep: kidney beans, chickpeas, and green beans, celery and parsley, red wine vinaigrette, and sunflower seeds for no-reheat bean salads.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Salad Dressings
Five Homemade Salad Dressings for Meal Prep
Five Homemade Salad Dressings for Meal Prep: Greek yogurt, olive oil, citrus, and herbs for weekly dressing prep, with five small-batch dressings, jar notes, and pairing ideas.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Salad Dressings
Creamy Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
Creamy Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing: Greek yogurt and herbs for work salad dressing cups, with creamy ranch-style dressing, jar notes, and pairing ideas.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Salad Dressings
Lemon Herb Vinaigrette for Work Salads
Lemon Herb Vinaigrette for Work Salads: lemon, olive oil, parsley, and garlic for bright make-ahead salads, with lemon herb vinaigrette, jar notes, and pairing ideas.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Salad Dressings
Maple Mustard Dressing for Fall Salads
Maple Mustard Dressing for Fall Salads: Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and vinegar for fall salad prep, with maple mustard dressing, jar notes, and pairing ideas.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Salad Prep Tips
How to Pack Salads So They Stay Crisp
How to Pack Salads So They Stay Crisp: container notes, texture tips, and work-lunch planning for beginner salad packing.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Salad Prep Tips
Best Containers for Meal Prep Salads
Best Containers for Meal Prep Salads: container notes, texture tips, and work-lunch planning for container planning.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches
Salad Prep Tips
A Beginner's Guide to Sunday Salad Prep
A Beginner's Guide to Sunday Salad Prep: container notes, texture tips, and work-lunch planning for weekly salad planning.
- Time
- 25 minutes
- Serves
- 4 lunches