59 Healthy Lunch Recipes To Keep You Full Until Dinner

There are so many factors when it comes to figuring out what to eat for lunch. Sometimes you need a meal that’s quick to throw together or really easy to make, other times it’s essential that your lunch can survive the trip to work in a brown paper bag. And, for many of us, meal prepping something that’s wholesome and nourishing tops the list, too. That’s where these recipes come in handy. They’re all healthy and delicious—and there’s an option for every situation, whether you’re home or headed to the office. One of our favorites? This packable midday meal that’s loaded with tender veggies and satisfying hummus.

Salads aren’t known for their keeping qualities, especially when they’re dressed. But we cracked the code on prepping, assembling and even dressing a salad that stays crisp and delicious for up to 5 days — and even gets tastier each day. The key is to use greens that are sturdy, like kale and cabbage, and vegetables that don’t get soggy when dressed, like celery and broccoli. We also added farro for whole-grain nuttiness and hard salami for extra savoriness. Finally, our salad dressing is made by simmering fennel seeds, capers and garlic in rich olive oil and then blending the mixture with red wine vinegar and whole-grain mustard to give each bite of salad a punch of flavor. It's wonderful solo but also delicious served alongside your favorite main course.

This flavorful and filling healthy soup is filled with mini turkey meatballs that are packed with veggies, plus tiny star-shaped pasta to add a little fun and heartiness. It’s a great dinner in a bowl that comes together in less than an hour.

This protein-rich, veggie-packed bean salad is inspired by the viral dense bean salad trend that creator Violet Witchel started on TikTok. The idea is to make a one-bowl main-course salad that tastes great the second you make it but also holds up and gets even tastier in the fridge so you can enjoy it over several days. In this version, the kale and vegetables soften, the three beans and flaked tuna soak up the delicious dressing and even the fresh herbs stay flavorful. Whip it up and stop wondering what’s for lunch for a couple days.