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
7133 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,133
30 minutes
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Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
The New York Times, Craig Claiborne
3345 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,345
5 minutes
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Grain Bowl With Sardines and Sauce Moyo
Genevieve Ko
328 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
328
20 minutes
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Easy Chicken Salad
Lidey Heuck
1113 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,113
20 minutes
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Cold Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables
Mark Bittman
1826 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,826
About 20 minutes
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Za’atar Chickpea and Tuna Salad
Ifrah F. Ahmed
233 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
233
15 minutes
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Parsley-Caper Salmon Salad
Kia Damon
35 minutes
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Sardine and Avocado Toasts
Ali Slagle
100 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
100
10 minutes
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Chicken and Herb Salad With Date-Lime Dressing
Pete Wells
81 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
81
1 hour 15 minutes
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Chilled Sesame Soba and Tofu
Christian Reynoso
119 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
119
20 minutes
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Crispy Coconut, Asparagus and Green Bean Salad
Yotam Ottolenghi
906 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
906
25 minutes
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White Bean, Tuna and Kale Salad
Ali Slagle
235 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
235
15 minutes
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Tahini-Honey Cottage Cheese Bowl
Ali Slagle
168 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
168
10 minutes
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Sesame-Soy Tofu Bowls
Cybelle Tondu
185 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
185
30 minutes
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Chickpea Spinach Salad With Curry Yogurt Dressing
Yasmin Fahr
414 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
414
20 minutes
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Coronation Cauliflower and Chickpeas
Hetty Lui McKinnon
549 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
549
50 minutes
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Everything Bagel Cottage-Cheese Dip
Ali Slagle
135 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
135
10 minutes
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Baked Chard Salad With Cranberries
Justine Doiron
579 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
579
55 minutes
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Tinned Fish Hand Rolls
Ali Slagle
130 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
130
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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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Tortellini Pasta Salad
Ali Slagle
2035 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,035
20 minutes
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Spinach and Feta Lentil Bowls
Ali Slagle
1000 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,000
45 minutes
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Turkey and Apple Sandwiches With Maple Mayonnaise
Melissa Clark
666 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
666
15 minutes
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Quinoa Salad
Ali Slagle
2962 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,962
15 minutes
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Greens and Garlic Frittata to Go
Martha Rose Shulman
690 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
690
About 30 minutes
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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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Julienne Carrot Salad
David Tanis
356 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
356
About 20 minutes
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Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2250 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,250
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Italian-Style Tuna Sandwich
David Tanis
1279 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,279
15 minutes
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Lunchbox Harvest Muffins
Melissa Clark
3566 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,566
35 minutes
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Lemon-Garlic Kale Salad
Julia Moskin
10888 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,888
About 25 minutes
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Spinach and Sardine Sandwich
Martha Rose Shulman
447 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
447
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
672 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
672
10 minutes
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Tuna With Capers, Olives and Lemon
Melissa Clark
1279 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,279
10 minutes
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3-Bean Good Luck Salad With Cumin Vinaigrette
Martha Rose Shulman
528 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
528
1 hour 45 minutes
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Tuna and Bean Salad
Martha Rose Shulman
1386 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,386
About 15 minutes
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Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese Sandwich
Martha Rose Shulman
336 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
336
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
311 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
311
About 2 hours
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