1Taco Salad
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE When it comes to healthy salads, none are more hearty than a taco salad. Load it up with veggies, cheese, and ground beef for the perfect satisfying summer meal. We love this classic version, but if you want to get fancy, feel free to swap in and out your fave toppings.
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2Peanut Chicken Protein Bowls
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE 3Turkey Lavash Wraps
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON This wrap is hearty enough to keep you full until dinner, but not so heavy you require a post-lunch nap. Filled with a zingy arugula-dill salad, sliced turkey, roasted red peppers, and crunchy cucumbers, and sealed with a creamy goat cheese spread, it's exactly the kind of colorful lunch we crave to brighten up our weekdays.
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4Creamy Peanut-Lime Chicken With Noodles
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Who can resist rice noodles bathed in an abundance of sweet and creamy peanut sauce? Not us! In this recipe, the prep actually takes longer than the cooking, so feel free to make some elements ahead. With all them behind you, the dish comes together in a snap.
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5Ultimate Veggie Sandwich
ANDREW BUI There's something so special and refreshing about a sandwich that is absolutely packed to the gills with veggies. Between two slices of bread you will find NINE different vegetables packed together in harmony here. 😍
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6Egg Roll Bowls
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE If you're a fan of crispy savory egg rolls, then you might consider this unwrapped version your dream lunch. Without the need to wrap or fry, this veggie-packed meal comes together in well under an hour. Garnish with crispy raw scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and plenty of sriracha or chili oil.
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7Pinwheel Sandwiches
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE Pinwheel sandwiches are here with their totally retro swirls, ready to be packed into lunchboxes, piled onto game day spreads, or just eaten as an afternoon snack. As long as you stick with the basic formula and amounts, the sky's the limit on what you can fill 'em with too.
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8Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SIMON ANDREWS 9Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE While we’re all about switching things up, when we want a tried-and-true perfect meal, we always go back to the Chipotle chicken burrito bowl. It’s classic, reliable, and, best of all, completely customizable depending on our mood. No corn salsa? Extra guac? At home, you can have it all!
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10Sesame Tofu & Broccoli
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE In this vegetarian version of a Chinese-American favorite, oven-baked tofu gets tossed in a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce along with crisp-tender broccoli, then topped with toasty sesame seeds and scallions. With a side of white rice, you’ll be on your way to a saucy, delicious meal.
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11Buffalo Chicken Wrap
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 12Cowboy Caviar Couscous Salad
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13Chicken Salad
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER ANDREWS We believe that good chicken salad is all about the technique, and less about the actual ingredients. The delicious lunch and picnic staple expertly combines well-seasoned chicken, a rich mayo dressing, plenty of fresh celery, and a touch of acid, but feel free to switch up your mix-ins if you like.
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14Stuffed Peppers
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Here at Delish, we’re big fans of stuffed peppers—strong enough to hold their shape, peppers are large enough to hold a decent amount of filling while taking to a variety of flavors. While we love to experiment with countless variations, this classic recipe is hard to beat.
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15Goddess Bowls
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16Club Sandwich
Erik bernstein With ham, turkey, bacon and three slices of bread, the club sandwich is the quite possibly best sandwich of all time. It has three layers that are absolutely packed with flavor. And though it's a deli and diner classic, this mile-high sandwich is the perfect lunch to brighten up any workday.
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17Spinach-Artichoke Flatbread
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 18Blackened Shrimp Bowls
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19Garlic Bread Pizza
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS 20Buffalo Chicken Salad
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