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
7220 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,220
30 minutes
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Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
The New York Times, Craig Claiborne
3369 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,369
5 minutes
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Grain Bowl With Sardines and Sauce Moyo
Genevieve Ko
335 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
335
20 minutes
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Easy Chicken Salad
Lidey Heuck
1189 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,189
20 minutes
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Cold Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables
Mark Bittman
1838 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,838
About 20 minutes
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Za’atar Chickpea and Tuna Salad
Ifrah F. Ahmed
326 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
326
15 minutes
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No-Cook Beet and Lentil Salad
Noor Murad
117 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
117
20 minutes
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Halloumi, Peach and Cucumber Spoon Salad
Ali Slagle
150 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
150
25 minutes
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Greek Salad With Sardines and Beans
Ali Slagle
171 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
171
35 minutes
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Parsley-Caper Salmon Salad
Kia Damon
99 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
99
35 minutes
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Sardine and Avocado Toasts
Ali Slagle
117 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
117
10 minutes
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Chicken and Herb Salad With Date-Lime Dressing
Pete Wells
85 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
85
1 hour 15 minutes
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Chilled Sesame Soba and Tofu
Christian Reynoso
150 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
150
20 minutes
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Crispy Coconut, Asparagus and Green Bean Salad
Yotam Ottolenghi
921 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
921
25 minutes
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White Bean, Tuna and Kale Salad
Ali Slagle
283 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
283
15 minutes
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Tahini-Honey Cottage Cheese Bowl
Ali Slagle
226 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
226
10 minutes
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Sesame-Soy Tofu Bowls
Cybelle Tondu
200 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
200
30 minutes
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Chickpea Spinach Salad With Curry Yogurt Dressing
Yasmin Fahr
440 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
440
20 minutes
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Coronation Cauliflower and Chickpeas
Hetty Lui McKinnon
571 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
571
50 minutes
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Everything Bagel Cottage-Cheese Dip
Ali Slagle
156 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
156
10 minutes
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Baked Chard Salad With Cranberries
Justine Doiron
585 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
585
55 minutes
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Tinned Fish Hand Rolls
Ali Slagle
135 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
135
45 minutes
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Crunchy Veggie Wraps With Kabocha Squash
Sue Li
66 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
66
50 minutes
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Tortellini Pasta Salad
Ali Slagle
2205 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,205
20 minutes
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Spinach and Feta Lentil Bowls
Ali Slagle
1030 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,030
45 minutes
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Turkey and Apple Sandwiches With Maple Mayonnaise
Melissa Clark
669 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
669
15 minutes
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Quinoa Salad
Ali Slagle
3042 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,042
15 minutes
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Greens and Garlic Frittata to Go
Martha Rose Shulman
691 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
691
About 30 minutes
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Hummus Wrap
Martha Rose Shulman
302 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
302
10 minutes, plus at least 5 minutes' refrigeration
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Julienne Carrot Salad
David Tanis
359 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
359
About 20 minutes
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Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2254 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,254
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Italian-Style Tuna Sandwich
David Tanis
1281 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,281
15 minutes
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Lunchbox Harvest Muffins
Melissa Clark
3611 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,611
35 minutes
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Lemon-Garlic Kale Salad
Julia Moskin
11001 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,001
About 25 minutes
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Spinach and Sardine Sandwich
Martha Rose Shulman
449 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
449
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
676 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
676
10 minutes
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Tuna With Capers, Olives and Lemon
Melissa Clark
1291 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,291
10 minutes
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3-Bean Good Luck Salad With Cumin Vinaigrette
Martha Rose Shulman
536 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
536
1 hour 45 minutes
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Tuna and Bean Salad
Martha Rose Shulman
1406 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,406
About 15 minutes
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Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese Sandwich
Martha Rose Shulman
337 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
337
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
467 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
467
15 minutes
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Large White Bean, Tuna and Spinach Salad
Martha Rose Shulman
315 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
315
About 2 hours
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