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Glass container with grilled chicken, quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and greens for easy meal prep lunches

Easy Meal Prep Lunches

Simple and nutritious lunches you can prepare ahead for the week. These recipes save time and keep you on track with healthy eating.
Temps de préparation 20 minutes
Temps de cuisson 10 minutes
Temps total 30 minutes
Portions: 4 meals
Type de plat: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingrédients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 4 oz grilled chicken diced
For the Dressing
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, quinoa, and grilled chicken.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  4. Divide into 4 meal prep containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtéines: 22gFat: 15gLipides saturés: 2gCholéstérol: 45mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 480mgFibre: 5gSucre: 4gVitamine A: 120IUVitamine C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgFer: 3mg

Notes

For variation, swap quinoa for brown rice or add avocado for extra creaminess.

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