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
7394 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,394
30 minutes
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Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
The New York Times, Craig Claiborne
3410 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,410
5 minutes
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Grain Bowl With Sardines and Sauce Moyo
Genevieve Ko
350 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
350
20 minutes
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Easy Chicken Salad
Lidey Heuck
1396 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,396
20 minutes
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Cold Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables
Mark Bittman
1868 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,868
About 20 minutes
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Quinoa Salad With Corn and Basil
Ali Slagle
446 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
446
45 minutes
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Cumin Tomato Salad With Jammy Eggs
Ashley Lonsdale
191 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
191
40 minutes
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Za’atar Chickpea and Tuna Salad
Ifrah F. Ahmed
430 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
430
15 minutes
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No-Cook Beet and Lentil Salad
Noor Murad
235 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
235
20 minutes
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Halloumi, Peach and Cucumber Spoon Salad
Ali Slagle
1521 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,521
25 minutes
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Greek Salad With Sardines and Beans
Ali Slagle
564 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
564
35 minutes
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Parsley-Caper Salmon Salad
Kia Damon
179 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
179
35 minutes
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Sardine and Avocado Toasts
Ali Slagle
160 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
160
10 minutes
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Chicken and Herb Salad With Date-Lime Dressing
Pete Wells
94 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
94
1 hour 15 minutes
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Chilled Sesame Soba and Tofu
Christian Reynoso
294 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
294
20 minutes
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Crispy Coconut, Asparagus and Green Bean Salad
Yotam Ottolenghi
928 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
928
25 minutes
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White Bean, Tuna and Kale Salad
Ali Slagle
399 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
399
15 minutes
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Tahini-Honey Cottage Cheese Bowl
Ali Slagle
291 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
291
10 minutes
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Sesame-Soy Tofu Bowls
Cybelle Tondu
245 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
245
30 minutes
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Chickpea Spinach Salad With Curry Yogurt Dressing
Yasmin Fahr
484 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
484
20 minutes
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Coronation Cauliflower and Chickpeas
Hetty Lui McKinnon
622 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
622
50 minutes
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Everything Bagel Cottage-Cheese Dip
Ali Slagle
189 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
189
10 minutes
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Baked Chard Salad With Cranberries
Justine Doiron
600 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
600
55 minutes
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Tinned Fish Hand Rolls
Ali Slagle
155 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
155
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
2507 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,507
20 minutes
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Spinach and Feta Lentil Bowls
Ali Slagle
1096 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,096
45 minutes
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Turkey and Apple Sandwiches With Maple Mayonnaise
Melissa Clark
680 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
680
15 minutes
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Quinoa Salad
Ali Slagle
3189 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,189
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
308 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
308
10 minutes, plus at least 5 minutes' refrigeration
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Julienne Carrot Salad
David Tanis
379 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
379
About 20 minutes
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Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2267 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,267
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Italian-Style Tuna Sandwich
David Tanis
1289 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,289
15 minutes
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Lunchbox Harvest Muffins
Melissa Clark
3865 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,865
35 minutes
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Lemon-Garlic Kale Salad
Julia Moskin
11196 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,196
About 25 minutes
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Spinach and Sardine Sandwich
Martha Rose Shulman
457 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
457
About 10 minutes
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Frittata With Kasha, Leeks and Spinach
Martha Rose Shulman
113 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
113
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
687 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
687
10 minutes
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Tuna With Capers, Olives and Lemon
Melissa Clark
1306 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,306
10 minutes
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3-Bean Good Luck Salad With Cumin Vinaigrette
Martha Rose Shulman
546 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
546
1 hour 45 minutes
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Tuna and Bean Salad
Martha Rose Shulman
1442 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,442
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
470 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
470
15 minutes
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Large White Bean, Tuna and Spinach Salad
Martha Rose Shulman
320 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
320
About 2 hours
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