Protein-packed lunches

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Lunch doesn’t have to be boring! Make your midday meal the tastiest of the day with these flavor-packed high-protein meals that’ll keep you full and happy until dinnertime!

Chicken Salad with Walnuts & Cranberries in a bowl.
Chicken Salad with Walnuts & Cranberries. Photo credit; Cook What You Love.

Southern Chicken Salad

Southern Chicken Salad on lettuce on a plate.
Southern Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Loaded with chunks of meaty chicken, crunchy nuts, and a tangy dressing, this Southern staple is all about a protein-packed lunch that’s super easy to make!
Get the recipe: Southern Chicken Salad

Best Ever Egg Salad

A handful of hidden ingredients elevate this midday classic into a delectable dish! Boasting a chunky, creamy texture and bursting with flavor, it’s a breeze to prepare!
Get the recipe: Best Ever Egg Salad

Ham Salad with Pickle

This easy and tasty salad is amazing! Made in minutes with the help of your food processor, this meaty low-carb salad gets a tangy kick from dill pickle. It’s also great as a snack.
Get the recipe: Ham Salad with Pickle

Sub In A Tub

Three Sub in a Tub on a counter.
Sub in a Tub. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Perfect for prepping ahead of time, grab your lunch container and fill it with all the best parts of a sub! From meat and cheese to veggies, the choices are limitless and I”ll show you how to do it all!
Get the recipe: Sub in a Tub

Chicken Chili

Make it for dinner, then take the rest for lunch and make all your co-workers jealous! This easy chili is even better the next day, and it is made with chicken breast, so it’s hearty, delish, and easy to make!
Get the recipe: Chicken Chili

Deli Seafood Salad

Loaded with tender seafood, veggies, and a tangy dressing, do your lunch differently and feast on this classic deli seafood salad!
Get the recipe: Deli Seafood Salad

Chicken Salad with Walnuts & Cranberries

Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad with grapes on a plate.
Chicken Salad with Walnuts & Cranberries. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Effortlessly prepared with leftover rotisserie chicken or baked or grilled chicken, this incredibly tasty salad showcases nuts, succulent cranberries, and a zesty dressing.
Get the recipe: Chicken Salad with Walnuts & Cranberries

Curried Chicken Salad

Bold and flavorful curry adds a punch of flavor to this easy chicken salad which also features almonds and sweet raisins. Load your lunchbox with this salad, and you’ll be full till dinner! To make it even easier, use leftover rotisserie chicken to make this hearty dish!
Get the recipe: Curried Chicken Salad

Old Fashioned Ham Salad

Creamy and tangy, this Old-Fashioned Ham Salad is so super easy to make! Delicious on a sandwich or just on the end of a fork, it’s great as a lunch or a snack.
Get the recipe: Old Fashioned Ham Salad

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Mediterranean Tuna Salad in avocado boats on a platter.
Mediterranean Tuna Salad. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Tuna salad need not be dull! Transform a simple can of tuna into a spectacular dish with this effortless recipe, brimming with the vibrant tastes of the Mediterranean!
Get the recipe: Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Chicken Tinga

A quick fix in your Instant Pot, you don’t need many ingredients to make this flavor-packed shredded chicken dish. It’s perfect on its own, or add it to tacos, burritos, nachos, and more. With Mexican flavors in every bite, co-workers will be jealous when you eat this in the office!
Get the recipe: Chicken Tinga

Cottage Cheese Toast with Mango

A simple fix with no cooking, this easy toast is a powerfully good flavor combination! The tangy sweetness of mango pairs very well with cottage cheese, and this whole dish is ready in 2 minutes!
Get the recipe: Cottage Cheese Toast

Italian Beef Sandwich

Where’s the beef? Right here – Italian Beef Sandwiches are PACKED with flavor, and they’re an easy fix in your Instant Pot. Layers of thinly sliced beef, crispy and tangy veg, and plenty of sauce turns this meaty masterpiece into lunchtime bliss.
Get the recipe: Italian Beef Sandwich

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