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
7260 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,260
30 minutes
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Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
The New York Times, Craig Claiborne
3378 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,378
5 minutes
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Grain Bowl With Sardines and Sauce Moyo
Genevieve Ko
337 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
337
20 minutes
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Easy Chicken Salad
Lidey Heuck
1250 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,250
20 minutes
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Cold Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables
Mark Bittman
1849 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,849
About 20 minutes
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Quinoa Salad With Corn and Basil
Ali Slagle
5 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5
45 minutes
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Za’atar Chickpea and Tuna Salad
Ifrah F. Ahmed
360 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
360
15 minutes
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No-Cook Beet and Lentil Salad
Noor Murad
178 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
178
20 minutes
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Halloumi, Peach and Cucumber Spoon Salad
Ali Slagle
398 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
398
25 minutes
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Greek Salad With Sardines and Beans
Ali Slagle
213 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
213
35 minutes
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Parsley-Caper Salmon Salad
Kia Damon
118 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
118
35 minutes
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Sardine and Avocado Toasts
Ali Slagle
126 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
126
10 minutes
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Chicken and Herb Salad With Date-Lime Dressing
Pete Wells
89 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
89
1 hour 15 minutes
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Chilled Sesame Soba and Tofu
Christian Reynoso
177 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
177
20 minutes
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Crispy Coconut, Asparagus and Green Bean Salad
Yotam Ottolenghi
922 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
922
25 minutes
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White Bean, Tuna and Kale Salad
Ali Slagle
314 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
314
15 minutes
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Tahini-Honey Cottage Cheese Bowl
Ali Slagle
254 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
254
10 minutes
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Sesame-Soy Tofu Bowls
Cybelle Tondu
207 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
207
30 minutes
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Chickpea Spinach Salad With Curry Yogurt Dressing
Yasmin Fahr
453 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
453
20 minutes
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Coronation Cauliflower and Chickpeas
Hetty Lui McKinnon
584 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
584
50 minutes
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Everything Bagel Cottage-Cheese Dip
Ali Slagle
171 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
171
10 minutes
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Baked Chard Salad With Cranberries
Justine Doiron
591 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
591
55 minutes
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Tinned Fish Hand Rolls
Ali Slagle
143 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
143
45 minutes
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Crunchy Veggie Wraps With Kabocha Squash
Sue Li
68 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
68
50 minutes
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Tortellini Pasta Salad
Ali Slagle
2283 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,283
20 minutes
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Spinach and Feta Lentil Bowls
Ali Slagle
1051 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,051
45 minutes
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Turkey and Apple Sandwiches With Maple Mayonnaise
Melissa Clark
672 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
672
15 minutes
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Quinoa Salad
Ali Slagle
3082 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,082
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
304 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
304
10 minutes, plus at least 5 minutes' refrigeration
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Julienne Carrot Salad
David Tanis
362 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
362
About 20 minutes
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Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2257 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,257
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Italian-Style Tuna Sandwich
David Tanis
1284 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,284
15 minutes
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Lunchbox Harvest Muffins
Melissa Clark
3658 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,658
35 minutes
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Lemon-Garlic Kale Salad
Julia Moskin
11059 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,059
About 25 minutes
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Spinach and Sardine Sandwich
Martha Rose Shulman
451 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
451
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
680 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
680
10 minutes
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Tuna With Capers, Olives and Lemon
Melissa Clark
1295 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,295
10 minutes
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3-Bean Good Luck Salad With Cumin Vinaigrette
Martha Rose Shulman
539 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
539
1 hour 45 minutes
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Tuna and Bean Salad
Martha Rose Shulman
1420 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,420
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
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
316 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
316
About 2 hours
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