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
7338 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,338
30 minutes
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Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
The New York Times, Craig Claiborne
3396 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,396
5 minutes
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Grain Bowl With Sardines and Sauce Moyo
Genevieve Ko
341 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
341
20 minutes
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Easy Chicken Salad
Lidey Heuck
1351 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,351
20 minutes
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Cold Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables
Mark Bittman
1863 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,863
About 20 minutes
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Quinoa Salad With Corn and Basil
Ali Slagle
347 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
347
45 minutes
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Cumin Tomato Salad With Jammy Eggs
Ashley Lonsdale
137 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
137
40 minutes
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Za’atar Chickpea and Tuna Salad
Ifrah F. Ahmed
412 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
412
15 minutes
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No-Cook Beet and Lentil Salad
Noor Murad
215 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
215
20 minutes
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Halloumi, Peach and Cucumber Spoon Salad
Ali Slagle
1164 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,164
25 minutes
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Greek Salad With Sardines and Beans
Ali Slagle
272 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
272
35 minutes
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Parsley-Caper Salmon Salad
Kia Damon
169 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
169
35 minutes
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Sardine and Avocado Toasts
Ali Slagle
143 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
143
10 minutes
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Chicken and Herb Salad With Date-Lime Dressing
Pete Wells
92 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
92
1 hour 15 minutes
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Chilled Sesame Soba and Tofu
Christian Reynoso
262 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
262
20 minutes
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Crispy Coconut, Asparagus and Green Bean Salad
Yotam Ottolenghi
927 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
927
25 minutes
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White Bean, Tuna and Kale Salad
Ali Slagle
355 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
355
15 minutes
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Tahini-Honey Cottage Cheese Bowl
Ali Slagle
273 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
273
10 minutes
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Sesame-Soy Tofu Bowls
Cybelle Tondu
231 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
231
30 minutes
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Chickpea Spinach Salad With Curry Yogurt Dressing
Yasmin Fahr
472 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
472
20 minutes
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Coronation Cauliflower and Chickpeas
Hetty Lui McKinnon
606 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
606
50 minutes
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Everything Bagel Cottage-Cheese Dip
Ali Slagle
178 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
178
10 minutes
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Baked Chard Salad With Cranberries
Justine Doiron
599 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
599
55 minutes
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Tinned Fish Hand Rolls
Ali Slagle
152 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
152
45 minutes
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Crunchy Veggie Wraps With Kabocha Squash
Sue Li
70 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
70
50 minutes
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Tortellini Pasta Salad
Ali Slagle
2429 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,429
20 minutes
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Spinach and Feta Lentil Bowls
Ali Slagle
1069 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,069
45 minutes
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Turkey and Apple Sandwiches With Maple Mayonnaise
Melissa Clark
677 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
677
15 minutes
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Quinoa Salad
Ali Slagle
3144 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,144
15 minutes
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Greens and Garlic Frittata to Go
Martha Rose Shulman
692 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
692
About 30 minutes
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Hummus Wrap
Martha Rose Shulman
305 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
305
10 minutes, plus at least 5 minutes' refrigeration
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Julienne Carrot Salad
David Tanis
371 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
371
About 20 minutes
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Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2262 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,262
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Italian-Style Tuna Sandwich
David Tanis
1285 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,285
15 minutes
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Lunchbox Harvest Muffins
Melissa Clark
3731 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,731
35 minutes
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Lemon-Garlic Kale Salad
Julia Moskin
11128 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,128
About 25 minutes
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Spinach and Sardine Sandwich
Martha Rose Shulman
454 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
454
About 10 minutes
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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
93 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
93
20 minutes
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Kidney Bean, Red Onion And Tomato Salad
Nigella Lawson
684 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
684
10 minutes
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Tuna With Capers, Olives and Lemon
Melissa Clark
1303 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,303
10 minutes
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3-Bean Good Luck Salad With Cumin Vinaigrette
Martha Rose Shulman
540 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
540
1 hour 45 minutes
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Tuna and Bean Salad
Martha Rose Shulman
1435 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,435
About 15 minutes
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Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese Sandwich
Martha Rose Shulman
338 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
338
5 to 10 minutes
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Salmon Sandwiches
Nigella Lawson
205 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
205
15 minutes
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Tabbouleh With Apples, Walnuts and Pomegranates
Joan Nathan, Michael Solomonov
468 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
468
15 minutes
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Large White Bean, Tuna and Spinach Salad
Martha Rose Shulman
319 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
319
About 2 hours
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