Looking for desk lunch ideas other than a drab salad? Look no further! These 5 make-ahead lunch ideas are just as nutrient-dense as a salad, but offer a little more variety! Plus, many of these can be made in advance and are even kid-friendly making them great for meal prep for school or work!
Serve this delicious chickpea salad on some whole wheat bread, or wrap. Pro-tip – add a few teaspoons of buffalo sauce for a spicy buffalo chickpea salad sandwich!
This flavourful and hearty noodle salad is great for meal prep! Try switching out peanut butter for almond butter or tahini for a nut-free option. Pack these in mason jars with sauce on the bottom for easy meal prep.
Just like the packed ramen, but cheaper (and healthier), you would never know this is vegan! Simply add broth ingredients, vegetables, and quick-cooking noodles to a jar the night before then the whole soup cooks with just boiling water. Pro-tip – add some frozen edamame for extra protein.
This wrap is a great way to use up grilled vegetables from summer meals! It comes together in only a few minutes and packs a ton of nutrients and protein!
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables (Sub out based on availability)*
1 red onion
2 bell peppers
1 zucchini
8–10 mushrooms
2 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and Pepper
Wrap:
Whole wheat wraps
Hummus
Pesto
Dairy-free cheese of choice
Instructions
Chop vegetables and toss with olive oil. Bake at 400 F or grill on BBQ until fork tender (about 20-30 minutes). Alternatively use leftover vegetables from dinners.
Spread hummus and pesto on your wrap. Add your grilled vegetables and tofu and top with cheese. Fold or roll and grill on a frying pan or panini press until cheese is melted.
Notes
* Sub pre-roasted/grilled vegetables from a leftover dinner! Pro-tip – roast extra vegetables at dinner for easy lunches
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