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Category: Lunch

Lunch ideas that beat the takeout habit: sandwiches, grain bowls, salads, and hot-box-friendly mains. Tested for make-ahead viability and how they hold up at room temperature.

Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa and Chipotle Crema
LunchMain Dishes

Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa and Chipotle Crema

Rachel SummersMarch 7, 2026March 17, 2026

Lime-seared shrimp tacos loaded with fresh mango salsa, smoky chipotle crema, and quick-pickled cabbage. A masterclass in balancing five flavors in every bite.

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15 min read
Greek Salad with Grilled Halloumi: A Complete Mediterranean Meal
Healthy RecipesLunch

Greek Salad with Grilled Halloumi: A Complete Mediterranean Meal

Rachel SummersMarch 6, 2026March 17, 2026

Authentic Greek salad with grilled halloumi cheese, Kalamata olives, and oregano vinaigrette. Includes Mediterranean diet research, halloumi science, and four dressing variations.

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15 min read
Sandwich Recipe: Herby Chicken Avocado Club for Lunch
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Sandwich Recipe: Herby Chicken Avocado Club for Lunch

Rachel SummersMarch 6, 2026March 25, 2026

I’ve tested a lot of sandwich ideas over the years, but this herby chicken avocado club sandwich recipe is the one I come back to again and again. I first made a version of this on a sleepy Sunday when I had leftover roast chicken, half an avocado, and not much else.

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25 min read

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