Sandwiches and salads are great lunch options for the sake of convenience. Many of our favorites, however, could use an upgrade to their nutrition. Saturated fat and added salt are often present in cold cuts and salad dressings in large quantities. These lunch recipes all earn 3 Guiding Stars, meaning they offer the best nutrition. Try them out to keep your midday meals packed with the nutrients your body needs.
Green Goddess Sandwich
Pack your sandwich full of greens and crunchy veggies that bring divine flavor to a humble vegan meal.
View recipe »Southwest Quinoa Collard Wraps
Put your whole grains inside your sandwich and your greens outside! Sturdy collards are the perfect vehicle for a lovely grain salad.
View recipe »Tuscan-Style Tuna Salad
Tune up your tuna with beans and vegetables. Vegetables bring both color and brunch to a basic tuna salad, reducing the need for dressing.
View recipe »Succotash Salad
Succulent succotash salad is made from a quick mix of mostly frozen and canned veggies. It’s as tasty as it is speedy.
View recipe »BLT Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is a beloved lunch option. Making a dressing with plain, nonfat Greek yogurt is the trick to a filling and nutritionally dense meal.
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