Lunchbox Salad for One or Two
Elevate your midday meal with this quick and nutritious Lunchbox Salad for One or Two! Perfectly portioned for busy individuals, this refreshing salad combines crisp mixed greens with vibrant veggies like grape tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet bell peppers for a vibrant, flavor-packed dish. Protein options like shredded chicken or chickpeas make it customizable for meat lovers or vegetarians, while feta cheese and sunflower seeds add a creamy, nutty touch. Toss it all with a zesty homemade olive oil and lemon dressing for a meal that’s fresh, healthy, and ready in just 15 minutes. Ideal for meal preppers and those seeking a wholesome, portable lunch solution!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, or romaine)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 medium cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1 medium carrot, grated or julienned
- 0.5 medium red bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded (or substitute with chickpeas for a vegetarian option)
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or substitute with balsamic vinegar)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly, then place them in a large mixing bowl or directly into the lunchbox container.
Add the grape tomatoes, cucumber slices, grated carrot, and sliced red bell pepper to the greens.
If using, add the diced or shredded cooked chicken breast (or chickpeas for a vegetarian option) on top of the vegetables.
Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts for added texture and flavor.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice (or balsamic vinegar), salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before eating, or pack it separately if preparing in advance to preserve freshness.
Mix the salad thoroughly to evenly distribute the dressing and enjoy a fresh and healthy lunch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
832 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.2 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 239 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 1195 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 88.4 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1756 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
