Try these tasty, satisfying recipes for lunch. These delicious sandwiches, wraps, salads and more have under 14 grams of carbs per serving, making them perfect for those watching their carb intake. They also contain 15 grams of protein per serving to support healthy muscle recovery, satiety and digestion. One reader says our Chopped Power Salad with Chicken is “really tasty.” Plus, you’ll love dishes like Cauliflower Rice Bowls with Grilled Asparagus and Chicken Sausage, which can be prepared in advance and eaten straight from the fridge.
Chopped power salad with chicken
Enjoy this hearty and colorful salad for lunch or dinner. The dressing is made in the same bowl as the salad, so the vegetables can soak up all the flavor.
Salmon Stuffed Avocado
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Canned salmon is a staple worth keeping in your pantry and a practical way to get some heart-healthy omega-3-rich fish into your diet. Here, we combine salmon with avocado for an easy, no-cook meal.
Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad with Greens
For a healthy variation on this creamy chicken salad, replace half the mayonnaise with basil pesto. Serve it on top of veggies or in a sandwich for a healthy lunch.
Avocado Tuna Salad
Make canned tuna stand out with this easy Avocado Tuna Salad recipe. Silky avocado adds creamy flavor, while the tartness of lemon and salty feta cheese round out the flavor. Romaine lettuce and cucumber add a refreshing crunch.
Cauliflower rice bowl with grilled asparagus and chicken sausage
Stock your fridge with lunches for the week using ingredients from your local grocery store. To save on carbs, substitute cauliflower rice for regular rice and add grilled asparagus, which adds volume and fiber to your bowl. At lunchtime, just steam them and drizzle with a drizzle of pesto. Try these quick meals at Trader Joe’s. Check out our tips (below) for our product recommendations.
Tuna salad with eggs
This simple tuna salad with eggs has a clean, balanced flavor. Capers and lemon bring the acidity together, while chopped arugula adds a nice zing. Serve with vegetables or on your favorite whole grain bread.
Herb-rubbed chicken Cobb salad
For an updated take on the classic Cobb, try this satisfying salad recipe. Kale, feta, and strawberries add color to this chicken salad.
Taco Lettuce Wraps
You don’t have to use just lettuce in this low carb, gluten free taco lettuce wraps recipe – you can use any fresh green vegetable that’s firm enough to wrap around 1/2 cup of filling.
Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad
Avocado makes a super creamy, healthy dressing for this chicken salad. A little ranch dressing and pickled jalapeños add a tangy flavor to this lunchtime staple. Serve it on whole wheat toast for an open sandwich or in lettuce cups for a low-carb lunch.
3 Ingredient Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Salad
We used lemon herb mayonnaise to give a flavor twist to the classic chicken salad. Try other varieties of mayonnaise like roasted garlic or chipotle lime for this quick, no-cook lunch recipe. Serve this rotisserie chicken salad recipe with whole-grain crackers.
Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps
This recipe makes a big batch of sweet and spicy ground chicken studded with crunchy cashews and celery — perfect for easy weeknight entertaining or meal prep.
Pizza Lettuce Wraps
When you’re craving pizza, go for something light and fresh. These easy lettuce wraps give you all the deliciousness of pizza without the carbs and calories.
Salmon Salad with Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette
Adding salmon to your salad provides quality protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. This quick and easy salad is perfect for lunch or dinner and is sure to leave you feeling full and satisfied.
Spinach and Artichoke Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette
Inspired by a traditional hot party dip, this simple salad can be served immediately or portioned into small covered containers for a delicious lunch supply for the week. To keep the hard-boiled eggs tasting fresh, we recommend adding them to the salad just before serving or in the morning before packing your lunches.
Turkey Burger with Mozzarella Cheese
Served on toasted focaccia and smothered in marinara sauce, this delicious turkey burger is reminiscent of a sausage pizza. Shredded mozzarella and fresh basil come together beautifully in this delicacy.
Shrimp Nicoise Meal Prep Bowl
This low-carb meal prep version of the classic salad comes together in about 10 minutes thanks to a few handy ingredients, including prepped green beans and olive tapenade. With 41 grams of protein per serving, this bowl will keep you hunger-free all afternoon. If you want to change it up, feel free to use canned tuna or leftover roasted salmon in place of the shrimp. We love heading to Trader Joe’s for their handy ingredients. Check out our tips below for product recommendations.
Peanut Chicken Cabbage Wrap
Cabbage is a tasty, low-calorie alternative to buns or bread in this healthy chicken lettuce wraps recipe. You don’t have to use just cabbage for this Thai recipe — you can use any fresh vegetable that’s sturdy enough to wrap around 1/2 cup of filling.
Chicken and cabbage salad bowl with sesame dressing
Get everything you need (only 4 ingredients!) to prepare a week’s worth of healthy low-carb lunches at your local grocery store. A bag of pre-shredded red and green cabbage provides the crunchy, low-carb base for this chicken salad bowl, which takes just 10 minutes to prepare. Top with sesame-flavored almonds and a sesame dressing for a tempting lunch you’ll look forward to all week. Shopping at Trader Joe’s? Check out the tips below for our product recommendations.
