Editors’ Collection

Healthy Weekday Lunches

These wholesome lunches hold up well, whether it be to work or school.

Two light bowls filled with broccoli, quinoa, apples and nuts are photographed from overhead. — David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Quinoa and Broccoli Spoon Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
7055 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,055
30 minutes
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Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
The New York Times, Craig Claiborne
3326 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,326
5 minutes
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Easy
Grain Bowl With Sardines and Sauce Moyo
Genevieve Ko
322 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
322
20 minutes
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Easy
Easy Chicken Salad
Lidey Heuck
1060 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,060
20 minutes
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Easy
Cold Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables
Mark Bittman
1817 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,817
About 20 minutes
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Easy
Sardine and Avocado Toasts
Ali Slagle
72 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
72
10 minutes
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Chicken and Herb Salad With Date-Lime Dressing
Pete Wells
80 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
80
1 hour 15 minutes
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Healthy
Chilled Sesame Soba and Tofu
Christian Reynoso
93 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
93
20 minutes
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Crispy Coconut, Asparagus and Green Bean Salad
Yotam Ottolenghi
896 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
896
25 minutes
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Easy
White Bean, Tuna and Kale Salad
Ali Slagle
218 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
218
15 minutes
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Tahini-Honey Cottage Cheese Bowl
Ali Slagle
160 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
160
10 minutes
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Sesame-Soy Tofu Bowls
Cybelle Tondu
170 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
170
30 minutes
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Chickpea Spinach Salad With Curry Yogurt Dressing
Yasmin Fahr
396 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
396
20 minutes
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Easy
Coronation Cauliflower and Chickpeas
Hetty Lui McKinnon
526 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
526
50 minutes
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Easy
Everything Bagel Cottage-Cheese Dip
Ali Slagle
124 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
124
10 minutes
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Baked Chard Salad With Cranberries
Justine Doiron
577 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
577
55 minutes
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Tinned Fish Hand Rolls
Ali Slagle
125 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
125
45 minutes
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Easy
Crunchy Veggie Wraps With Kabocha Squash
Sue Li
65 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
65
50 minutes
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Easy
Tortellini Pasta Salad
Ali Slagle
1876 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,876
20 minutes
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Easy
Spinach and Feta Lentil Bowls
Ali Slagle
957 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
957
45 minutes
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Easy
Turkey and Apple Sandwiches With Maple Mayonnaise
Melissa Clark
662 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
662
15 minutes
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Easy
Quinoa Salad
Ali Slagle
2882 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,882
15 minutes
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Easy
Greens and Garlic Frittata to Go
Martha Rose Shulman
686 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
686
About 30 minutes
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Easy
Hummus Wrap
Martha Rose Shulman
300 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
300
10 minutes, plus at least 5 minutes' refrigeration
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Easy
Julienne Carrot Salad
David Tanis
352 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
352
About 20 minutes
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Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2247 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,247
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Italian-Style Tuna Sandwich
David Tanis
1275 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,275
15 minutes
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Lunchbox Harvest Muffins
Melissa Clark
3514 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,514
35 minutes
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Easy
Lemon-Garlic Kale Salad
Julia Moskin
10804 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,804
About 25 minutes
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Spinach and Sardine Sandwich
Martha Rose Shulman
445 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
445
About 10 minutes
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Healthy
Frittata With Kasha, Leeks and Spinach
Martha Rose Shulman
112 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
112
About 1 hour, including draining time for leeks and spinach
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Egg Salad and Greens Wrap
Martha Rose Shulman
91 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
91
20 minutes
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Healthy
Kidney Bean, Red Onion And Tomato Salad
Nigella Lawson
667 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
667
10 minutes
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Easy
Tuna With Capers, Olives and Lemon
Melissa Clark
1268 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,268
10 minutes
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Easy
3-Bean Good Luck Salad With Cumin Vinaigrette
Martha Rose Shulman
525 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
525
1 hour 45 minutes
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Healthy
Tuna and Bean Salad
Martha Rose Shulman
1371 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,371
About 15 minutes
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Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese Sandwich
Martha Rose Shulman
335 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
335
5 to 10 minutes
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Salmon Sandwiches
Nigella Lawson
204 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
204
15 minutes
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Tabbouleh With Apples, Walnuts and Pomegranates
Joan Nathan, Michael Solomonov
466 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
466
15 minutes
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Easy
Large White Bean, Tuna and Spinach Salad
Martha Rose Shulman
311 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
311
About 2 hours
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Healthy
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