18 Simple 10-Minute Lunches to Pack for Work By Leah Goggins Leah Goggins Leah Goggins is a journalist and an editor at EatingWell. She assigns and edits all kinds of news content, from delicious grocery roundups to new studies in health and nutrition. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 20, 2023 Close Credit: Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn Whether you prep these lunches the day of or make a batch to get you through the week, these simple recipes promise to get you in and out of the kitchen in 10 minutes or less. Put together a veggie-filled sandwich for a midday refreshment or make a delicious salad packed with good-for-you ingredients—in either case, you'll have something healthy and delicious on your hands. Recipes like our Mashed Chickpea Salad with Dill & Capers and Cucumber Sandwich will soon be weekday go-tos in the break room. Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 18 Cucumber Sandwich View Recipe Save Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light. The cream cheese yogurt spread complements the crisp, refreshing cucumber, while the hearty flavor and texture of the whole-wheat bread hold everything together. 02 of 18 Mashed Chickpea Salad with Dill & Capers View Recipe Save This creamy yet light vegan salad is full of bright, herby goodness. On its own, it's great to serve alongside a sandwich or veggie burger in place of potato salad or coleslaw. You can also make it into a light lunch by adding a handful of arugula to enjoy it as a green salad. Double the recipe and refrigerate to have on hand throughout the week. 03 of 18 Avocado Egg Salad View Recipe Save This quick recipe takes classic egg salad to the next level with the addition of creamy avocado. Serve it on a piece of toasted whole-grain bread or inside a tender lettuce leaf. Avocados brown quickly, so plan on making it no more than two hours before you plan to serve it. 04 of 18 Veggie & Hummus Sandwich View Recipe Save This mile-high vegetable and hummus sandwich makes the perfect heart-healthy vegetarian lunch to go. Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood. 05 of 18 Caprese Sandwich View Recipe Save Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta. The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor. Topping the bread with a layer of basil leaves and using toasted bread helps to keep the sandwich from getting soggy if you need to make it a few hours ahead. 06 of 18 Avocado Tuna Spinach Salad View Recipe Save Greg DuPree Avocado adds creaminess, while sunflower seeds provide texture and crunch in this easy tuna-spinach salad. 07 of 18 Tuna Salad with Egg View Recipe Save Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ali Ramee / Audrey Davis This simple tuna salad with egg has a clean and balanced flavor. The capers and lemon bring acidity to help everything come together, and the chopped arugula adds a peppery kick. Enjoy it with greens or on a slice of your favorite whole-grain bread. 08 of 18 3-Ingredient Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Salad View Recipe Save Carolyn Hodges We put a flavor twist on the classic chicken salad by using a lemon-herb mayonnaise. Try other mayo varieties, like roasted garlic or chipotle lime, in this fast, no-cook lunch recipe. Serve with whole-grain crackers. 09 of 18 3-Ingredient Farro Bowl with Rotisserie Chicken View Recipe Save Carolyn Hodges To make this hearty grain bowl, grab a salad kit from the grocery store. Then, top the kit with farro and chicken for a high-protein lunch or dinner that's ready in minutes. 10 of 18 3-Ingredient White Bean & Cherry Tomato Salad View Recipe Save Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle This three-ingredient lunch takes a packaged salad kit to the next level with the addition of two pantry staples: cherry tomatoes and white beans. The Mediterranean flavor profile works well here, but another mix will be just as simple and satisfying. 11 of 18 Egg Salad English-Muffin Sandwich View Recipe Save Brie Passano When you boil eggs ahead of time, it's easy to create a lickety-split and delightful lunchtime egg salad. And using the flavorful leafy carrot tops is like getting herbs for free. 12 of 18 3-Ingredient Green Goddess White Bean Salad View Recipe Save Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D. Bagged salad and slaw blends are great shortcut ingredients for adding variety without needing to wash and chop lots of different vegetables. Toss a kale-and-broccoli slaw mix with canned white beans and yogurt-based green goddess dressing for a crunchy main dish salad in minutes. 13 of 18 Chickpea 'Chicken' Salad View Recipe Save This chickpea salad is a vegetarian version of a classic chicken salad. It doesn't mimic the flavor of chicken; it swaps chickpeas in for the chicken. It's an ideal recipe if you're looking for simple, healthy lunch ideas. It is a delicious and fiber-packed vegetarian alternative! Plus, it's easily transportable, perfect for picnics and will surely step up your usual desk lunch. So, whether you're in need of healthy lunch ideas for work or school, or healthy lunch ideas for kids and teens alike, this fresh and creamy chickpea salad may be the answer. 14 of 18 Chopped Cobb Salad with Chicken View Recipe Save This healthy chopped salad is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken. You can reserve the remaining hard-boiled egg half for a snack. 15 of 18 Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps View Recipe Save We love the retro vibe of these egg salad lettuce wraps. Iceberg lettuce makes a perfect low-carb swap for bread to serve the egg salad. 16 of 18 Mason Jar Power Salad with Chickpeas & Tuna View Recipe Save This power salad will keep you fueled for hours, thanks to 26 g of protein and 8 g of fiber. Tossing the dressing and kale and then letting it stand in the jar helps soften it enough so you don't need to massage or cook it to make it tender. 17 of 18 White Bean & Veggie Salad View Recipe Save This meatless main dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado. Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables. 18 of 18 Mixed Greens with Lentils & Sliced Apple View Recipe Save This salad with lentils, feta and apple is a satisfying vegetarian entree to whip together for lunch. To save time, swap in drained canned lentils—just make sure to look for low-sodium and give them a rinse before adding them to the salad. Explore more: Healthy Recipes Mealtime Lunch Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit