21 Meal Prep Lunch Recipes That Are Better Than an Expensive Salad

Greek Kale and Quinoa Salad Bowls

Salty feta and creamy hummus make it so satisfying.

Radish Barbecue Bowls with Tangy Honey-Mustard Dressing

Brined, charred veggies are so much tastier than a slab of grilled chicken.

Honey Sriracha Glazed Meatballs

This takes only 30 minutes of prep time.

Avocado Chickpea Tuna Salad

Remember when you hid your salad leftovers in the back of the communal fridge?

Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls

Avocado lime dressing? Don’t mind if we do.

Kale Salad with Pomegranate

Hefty greens are perfect for meal prep: The longer they sit, the better they get.

Loaded Lentil Salad

Bonus points if you soak your lentils ahead of time.

The Ultimate Quinoa-Avocado Bowl

We just found your new favorite lunch recipe.

Grilled Veggie and Black Bean Meal Prep Bowls

Does the salad bar down the street have barbecue vinaigrette?

Healthy Chicken Shawarma Bowls

Nope, you don’t have to share.

Keto Sheet-Pan Chicken and Rainbow Veggies

The healthiest, easiest make-ahead meal.

Loaded Kale Caesar Salad

And the award for prettiest lunch goes to…

Brown Rice Salad with Kale and Sesame Seeds

The roasted pepita topping is everything.

Mediterranean Avocado Chickpea Pasta Salad

With a delicious lemon-basil dressing, courtesy of PureWow Coterie member Monique Volz.

Spicy Chicken and Sweet Potato Meal Prep Magic

All you need are a few sheet pans and 45 minutes.

Greek Healthy Meal Prep

Who could resist tzatziki and hummus?

Spicy Cobb Salad with Cajun Grilled Steak

Make everything ahead and assemble as needed.

Roasted Sweet Potato and Salmon Soba Noodle Bowl

The secret to enjoying your lunch break is homemade sweet chili sauce.

Spanish Chickpea and Spinach Stew

Top with almonds if you’re fancy.

Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry Meal Prep Lunch Boxes

Complete with made-from-scratch sauce. Swoon.

Chickpea and Vegetable Coconut Curry

For when you want to impress your coworkers.