Deli sandwich, sad desk salad, hummus on white, repeat. If your brown-bag game has become stale and depressing and oh-God-what-are-you-even-doing-with-your-life?... fear not! We’ve rounded up ten ideas to jump-start your lunch hour.
10 Easy Brown Bag Lunches That Aren't a Turkey Sandwich
Salmon Blt
Salmon on a roll is the new tuna on rye.
Simple Chicken Gyros With Tzatziki
Sure beats the one from the closest halal cart.
Pomegranate And Pear Mason Jar Salad
Teriyaki Chicken Meatball Bento Box
Everything's more fun in little compartments.
Greek Pasta Salad
Prepare this guy at the beginning of the week, then portion it out into Tupperware for grab-and-go in the a.m.
Roast Chicken Banh Mi
Well, aren’t you fancy.
Chicken Caesar Sandwich
Chicken Caesar salad = boooring. Chicken Caesar packed between thick ciabatta bread = boom.
Thai Sriracha Noodles
Add shrimp or tofu to these spicy Thai noodles and Asian veggies--then pack those puppies in a jar.
Nori Vegetable Wraps
These nifty veggie rolls are surprisingly easy to make. Even your colleagues who just ordered in sushi will be a little jealous.
Tarragon Chicken Salad On A Croissant
Or as we call it: a “crowich.”
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