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Fresh salad with avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and greens in a container with dressing jar

Healthy Packed Lunch Recipes

Simple and nutritious lunch ideas that are easy to pack and take with you.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: international
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  2. Dice the avocado and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  3. Thinly slice the red onion.
  4. Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  7. Divide the salad into two containers for easy packing.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.

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