4 Easy Cold Lunch Ideas

for 1 serving of salad:

• OPTIONAL: your choice of 3oz – 6oz cooked protein (chicken, turkey, tofu, tempeh, etc)
• 1 1/2 – 2 cups chopped kale, wilted/steamed
• 1/3 cup black beans (or Simple Truth Tri-Bean blend)
• 1/4 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• Seasonings:
• 1 teaspoon Simple Truth maple syrup (or you can use 1/2 packet Stevia in the raw)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• juice from half small orange
• sea salt & pepper to taste
• add-ons:
  • red pepper for spiciness
  • pinch of smoked paprika to compliment cumin
  • substitute orange for lemon
• spray olive oil

for 1 salad (without 6oz chicken)

for 6 frittata muffins:

• 3 eggs
• 3 egg whites
• 1 lean chicken sausage (optional; or choice of cooked, lean ground meat)
• 1 cup broccoli crowns (or choice of fibrous vegetable)
• 1 colorful bell pepper, chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 6 tablespoons reduced-fat mozzarella
• Seasonings:
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • pinch of sea salt & pepper
• 1/2 medium ripe avocado
• 1 serving of toasted sourdough (or whole grain bread)

for 3 steak rolls:

• ~6oz lean flank steak or London broil, sliced into thin 2oz pieces
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1/3 cup onion, cut into strips
• 1 medium zucchini, cut into strips
• Steak seasonings:
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch pepper
• Sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (or 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar mixed with 1 tablespoon raw honey)
  • 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
  • Add an extra teaspoon of honey if you want it extra sticky or sweet (OPTIONAL)
  • Also, consider adding: red pepper for spice or swapping soy sauce with fresh lime juice
•  Rice:
  • mix cooked jasmine rice with chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice

• 5oz cooked chicken breast (OR your choice and serving size of lean protein)
• 3 thick butter lettuce leaves
• 2 leaves Romaine lettuce
• 6 cherry tomatoes
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion
• 2/3 cup fresh cilantro (or to taste)
• Optional:
  • 1 slice thick cut bacon, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons feta crumble
• Vinaigrette
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon agave or raw honey (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • sea salt & pepper to taste