These five cold lunch ideas are a breeze to set up, especially since they make meal preps a breeze. If you were looking for a lunch idea or two to take your bagged healthy lunch to the next level, look no further. If you thought cold lunches have to be generic tuna salad or chicken salad, you will be happy to see these. The great thing about a cold lunch is that there is no heat necessary, so you will not worry about how reheating the food might change the texture and flavor. You also do not have to worry about whether your container is microwave or oven safe.

First up, we have a delicious salmon and quinoa salad, loaded with healthy protein, fiber, omega fats, vitamins and minerals. This is a powerhouse recipe that can be prepared the night before. Next you have a spin on asian cold noodle recipes, with soba, chicken, and broccoli. How’s that for a healthy pasta salad? After, try this cold spin on a quesadilla, which is kind of like if a taco salad and a quesadilla had a baby. It contains delicious ingredients like goat cheese, avocado, and black beans.

Fourth, we have a greek orzo salad, which you could make as a salad with feta or not, depending on your taste. It also falls into the category of a pasta salad, which you could easily serve with whole wheat pita if you wanted some more healthy carbs to give you a boost of energy. Last we have a hummus and turkey pinwheel recipe, which is simple but delicious, using oven roasted turkey breast and creamy hummus. 

If you enjoyed these cold lunch recipes, please send me a message or drop me a comment below. I would love to hear how my recipes have changed your ideas of what healthy food could be. To me, nothing is more important than making it easy for you to reach your weight loss and fitness goals while also eating tasty and filling food. Be happy and healthy!

Try it on your own!