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
6971 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,971
30 minutes
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Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
The New York Times, Craig Claiborne
3299 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,299
5 minutes
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Easy
Grain Bowl With Sardines and Sauce Moyo
Genevieve Ko
318 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
318
20 minutes
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Easy
Easy Chicken Salad
Lidey Heuck
997 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
997
20 minutes
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Easy
Cold Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables
Mark Bittman
1811 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,811
About 20 minutes
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Easy
Chicken and Herb Salad With Date-Lime Dressing
Pete Wells
76 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
76
1 hour 15 minutes
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Healthy
Chilled Sesame Soba and Tofu
Christian Reynoso
81 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
81
20 minutes
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Crispy Coconut, Asparagus and Green Bean Salad
Yotam Ottolenghi
873 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
873
25 minutes
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Easy
White Bean, Tuna and Kale Salad
Ali Slagle
202 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
202
15 minutes
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Tahini-Honey Cottage Cheese Bowl
Ali Slagle
153 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
153
10 minutes
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Sesame-Soy Tofu Bowls
Cybelle Tondu
151 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
151
30 minutes
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Chickpea Spinach Salad With Curry Yogurt Dressing
Yasmin Fahr
384 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
384
20 minutes
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Easy
Coronation Cauliflower and Chickpeas
Hetty Lui McKinnon
505 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
505
50 minutes
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Easy
Everything Bagel Cottage-Cheese Dip
Ali Slagle
89 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
89
10 minutes
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Baked Chard Salad With Cranberries
Justine Doiron
573 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
573
55 minutes
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Tinned Fish Hand Rolls
Ali Slagle
120 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
120
45 minutes
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Easy
Crunchy Veggie Wraps With Kabocha Squash
Sue Li
62 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
62
50 minutes
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Easy
Tortellini Pasta Salad
Ali Slagle
1784 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,784
20 minutes
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Easy
Spinach and Feta Lentil Bowls
Ali Slagle
916 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
916
45 minutes
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Easy
Turkey and Apple Sandwiches With Maple Mayonnaise
Melissa Clark
657 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
657
15 minutes
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Easy
Quinoa Salad
Ali Slagle
2827 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,827
15 minutes
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Easy
Greens and Garlic Frittata to Go
Martha Rose Shulman
685 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
685
About 30 minutes
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Easy
Hummus Wrap
Martha Rose Shulman
299 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
299
10 minutes, plus at least 5 minutes' refrigeration
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Easy
Julienne Carrot Salad
David Tanis
348 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
348
About 20 minutes
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Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2243 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,243
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Italian-Style Tuna Sandwich
David Tanis
1273 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,273
15 minutes
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Lunchbox Harvest Muffins
Melissa Clark
3431 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,431
35 minutes
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Easy
Lemon-Garlic Kale Salad
Julia Moskin
10724 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,724
About 25 minutes
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Spinach and Sardine Sandwich
Martha Rose Shulman
444 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
444
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
663 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
663
10 minutes
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Easy
Tuna With Capers, Olives and Lemon
Melissa Clark
1256 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,256
10 minutes
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Easy
3-Bean Good Luck Salad With Cumin Vinaigrette
Martha Rose Shulman
523 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
523
1 hour 45 minutes
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Healthy
Tuna and Bean Salad
Martha Rose Shulman
1360 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,360
About 15 minutes
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Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese Sandwich
Martha Rose Shulman
333 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
333
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
465 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
465
15 minutes
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Easy
Large White Bean, Tuna and Spinach Salad
Martha Rose Shulman
310 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
310
About 2 hours
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Healthy
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