Lunch Recipes
Lunch is an important meal for everyone. It provides energy and nutrients to keep the body and brain working efficiently through the afternoon. A packed lunch made at home can be a healthy and delicious choice and gives you control over the foods and ingredients included. So too can lunch eaten in a restaurant or canteen provided it follows the rules of a healthy diet. Dietary surveys have shown that most people need to cut down on their intakes of saturated fat, salt and sugar, and increase our consumption of dietary fibre, fruits, vegetables and oily fish. Packing a healthy lunch each day is a great way to help you meet these goals and can also save you money.
Delicious meal recipes for Lunch Recipes
Chicken Salad Sandwich
2 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 c. chopped kalamata olives
1/2 c. crumbled feta
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 c. white wine vinegar
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Step 1
In a large pot, arrange the chicken in a single layer. Place lemon slices and dill sprigs on chicken and pour water over it, covering by at least an inch. Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until cooked through, 10 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes, then slice into 1" pieces.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine chicken, apple, onion, and celery.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon, and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Pour dressing over chicken mixture and toss.
Step 5
Garnish with chopped dill and serve on a baguette with lettuce.