Editors’ Collection

Healthy Weekday Lunches

These wholesome lunches hold up well, whether it be to work or school.

Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times

Recipes

3-Bean Good Luck Salad With Cumin Vinaigrette
Martha Rose Shulman
492 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
492
1 hour 45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Healthy
Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
The New York Times, Craig Claiborne
3074 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,074
5 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Cold Sesame Noodles With Crunchy Vegetables
Mark Bittman
1752 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,752
About 20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Crispy Coconut, Asparagus and Green Bean Salad
Yotam Ottolenghi
794 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
794
25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Tinned Fish Hand Rolls
Ali Slagle
50 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
50
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Chickpea Spinach Salad With Curry Yogurt Dressing
Yasmin Fahr
36 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
36
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Grain Bowl With Sardines and Sauce Moyo
Genevieve Ko
236 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
236
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Quinoa and Broccoli Spoon Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
6197 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,197
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Crunchy Veggie Wraps With Kabocha Squash
Sue Li
43 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
43
50 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Tortellini Pasta Salad
Ali Slagle
1266 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,266
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Spinach and Feta Lentil Bowls
Ali Slagle
434 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
434
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Easy Chicken Salad
Lidey Heuck
601 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
601
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Large White Bean, Tuna and Spinach Salad
Martha Rose Shulman
300 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
300
About 2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Healthy
Turkey and Apple Sandwiches With Maple Mayonnaise
Melissa Clark
595 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
595
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Quinoa Salad
Ali Slagle
2174 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,174
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Greens and Garlic Frittata to Go
Martha Rose Shulman
673 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
673
About 30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Hummus Wrap
Martha Rose Shulman
280 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
280
10 minutes, plus at least 5 minutes' refrigeration
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Julienne Carrot Salad
David Tanis
329 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
329
About 20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Hummus from ‘Jerusalem’
Julia Moskin, Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi
2171 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,171
45 minutes, plus overnight soaking
or to save this recipe.
Italian-Style Tuna Sandwich
David Tanis
1243 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,243
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Lunchbox Harvest Muffins
Melissa Clark
1823 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,823
35 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Lemon-Garlic Kale Salad
Julia Moskin
9021 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,021
About 25 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Spinach and Sardine Sandwich
Martha Rose Shulman
424 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
424
About 10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Healthy
Frittata With Kasha, Leeks and Spinach
Martha Rose Shulman
104 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
104
About 1 hour, including draining time for leeks and spinach
or to save this recipe.
Egg Salad and Greens Wrap
Martha Rose Shulman
88 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
88
20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Healthy
Kidney Bean, Red Onion And Tomato Salad
Nigella Lawson
627 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
627
10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Tuna With Capers, Olives and Lemon
Melissa Clark
1213 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,213
10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Tuna and Bean Salad
Martha Rose Shulman
1263 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,263
About 15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese Sandwich
Martha Rose Shulman
320 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
320
5 to 10 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Salmon Sandwiches
Nigella Lawson
201 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
201
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Tabbouleh With Apples, Walnuts and Pomegranates
Joan Nathan, Michael Solomonov
455 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
455
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

More Editors’ Collections