"But when the clock strikes noon on a workday, I'm usually staring down another PB&J with chips or opening a new tab to place a Jimmy John's order, when I don't actually want to do either. In a perfect world, I'd want to eat something yummy but also save my money - and with some easy work lunch recipes, that's totally possible."
"Pasta salad is one of my favorite work lunches to prep on a Sunday because all the cooking it requires is boiling some pasta. Aside from that, you're just slicing, dicing, and dressing - all easy enough when you have a good podcast to listen to in the process. All The Healthy Things has so many delicious pasta salad recipes, but this Italian one looks particularly appetizing."
Lunch often receives less planning than dinner, leading to repetitive or costly choices like PB&J or takeout. Easy work lunches can be prepared ahead, transported without spilling, and reheated without producing strong odors. Pasta salad requires only boiling pasta, slicing, dicing, and dressing, making it ideal for Sunday prep. Lentil-based salads offer cheap, protein- and fiber-rich bases that absorb dressing for maximum flavor; additions can include fresh herbs, roasted peppers, olives, garlic, and cherry tomatoes. Other portable options include noodle dishes with roasted vegetables that stay intact during commutes and reheating.
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