My top 5, easy and quick, gluten free high, protein lunches are my favorite, go-to healthy meals that I bring to lunch every week. They are high in protein, keep me full longer, and easy to prep. The only one that you could need a microwave for is the Taco Salad. I love using these lunch containers so that I can separate my vegetables, fruit, or salad ingredients.
1. Tuna Salad
Go to this link to see my full post on making this Tuna Salad recipe.
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 2 whole boiled eggs
- 2 small dill pickles, chopped
- 1 tsp pickle juice
- 1 tsp of mustard
- 2 tbsp light mayo
- 2 tbsp cottage cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- Serve on bread, with crackers, or with choice of veggies and/or fruit: I like cucumbers, carrots, and mini bell peppers
2. Chicken Salad
Same concept as tuna except I use rotisserie chicken and I usually pulse it in the blender to get more of a tuna consistency. Sometimes, I add more mayo or cottage cheese to the chicken salad since chicken isn’t as moist as tuna.
- Cooked chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, pulsed in blender (about 8 oz)
- 2 whole boiled eggs
- 2 small dill pickles, chopped
- 1 tsp pickle juice
- 1 tsp of mustard
- 3 tbsp light mayo (add more as desired)
- 3 tbsp cottage cheese (add more as desired)
- salt and pepper to taste
- Serve on bread, with crackers, or with choice of veggies and/or fruit: I like cucumbers, carrots, and mini bell peppers
3. Taco Salad
- Ground beef seasoned with gluten free taco seasoning
- lettuce
- tomatoes
- black olives
- shredded cheese
- sour cream
- low sugar salsa
- avocado
- Other options: chips, onions, bell pepper, chives, beans
- Pro tip: Store the meat in a separate container or in a portion of the lunch container that you can heat separately (if heating). You could eat the entire meal cold as well. It’s your preference.
4. Bento/Bistro Bowl
I usually choose my proteins first, then add veggies, and choose a carb. I separate all the foods in the container, putting the largest items in the big bowl. Then, if I have anything left that needs separated like the boiled eggs in the photo, I will put it in a plastic bag.
- Deli meat (I use turkey or ham)
- sliced or cubed cheddar cheese
- boiled eggs
- Veggies: tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, celerybell pepper, mini bell pepper, any veggie you like
- pickles
- hummus or greek yogurt ranch dip
- fruit: berries, apples, grapes, any fruit you like
- crackers or pretzels
- nuts or olives
5. Greek Chicken Bowl- copycat CAVA
- Cooked chicken breast with Greek seasoning, chopped or shredded
- Kalamata Olives, sliced
- Chopped cucumbers
- Chopped tomatoes
- chopped red onions
- avocado chopped
- feta cheese
- 2 tbsp tzatziki sauce
- 1/2 cup basmati or jasmine rice
- Other variations: hummus, pickles, pickled onions, broccoli, corn, gluten free pita crisps or bread,
- Optional dressings: yogurt dill, greek dressing, garlic dressing, caesar dressing, or dressing of choice
I hope you like my top 5, easy and quick, gluten free, high protein lunches.
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