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7 Healthy Lunch Salads to Take to Work

Updated: Nov. 27, 2022

The perfect food to fuel your workday.

Barley, Black Bean and Avocado Salad
Barley combined with black beans, tomato, and avocado, adds up to a healthy and delicious midday meal.

Chickpea and Pita Salad
This dish is based on fattoush, the popular salad enjoyed in Lebanon and Syria, and it makes a satisfying main dish that is high in fiber.

Chicken and Sweet Potato Salad With Pineapple Salsa
This salad is a wonderful mélange of tastes. Slices of chicken and sweet potatoes are served on a bed of leafy greens and vegetables, with a chunky pineapple salsa spooned over the top.

Seared Tuna and Bean Salad
Quick seared tuna and beans are a perfectly balanced midday meal.

Watermelon and Feta Salad
In this salad, the salty tang of creamy feta cheese contrasts with pieces of sweet watermelon and juicy golden nectarines. A mix of arugula, endive, and leaf lettuce adds a slightly peppery taste, while the toasted pumpkin seeds give a crunch.

Spinach, Sweet Potato, and Shiitake Salad
Three powerhouse vegetables make up this delicious salad.

Warm Lentil and Roasted Pepper Salad
Lentils fill you up while crunchy vegetables provide a boost of vitamins, minerals and photochemicals.

Reader's Digest
Originally Published in Reader's Digest