Salad · 15 minCrunchy Lemon Chicken Salad
Celery, a little Dijon, and fresh lemon keep this chicken salad lively. Tuck it into sandwiches or spoon it over greens for a lunch that holds up well.
Make tomorrow’s lunch easier
Recipes that pack well, with practical notes on what to store separately.
Meal prep works best when you leave a little assembly for later. Dress greens just before eating, keep noodles out of stored soup, and put crunchy vegetables in a separate container. These recipes are a starting point for the seven-day planner; repeat a favorite instead of cooking something new every day.
Make it easier: Label containers with the cooking date. Plan the most perishable meals for the beginning of the week.
What to cook
Salad · 15 min
Salad · 35 minRoasted Sweet Potato & Chickpea Salad
Crisp-edged sweet potato, chickpeas, and peppery greens make a filling lunch. A lemon-tahini dressing brings it together without weighing it down.
Soup · 35 minWeeknight White Chicken Chili
White beans give this green-chile chicken chili its body. Mash a few against the pot for a creamy broth, then finish with lime for a clean, bright bite.
A little help along the way
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