Make-Ahead Workday Meals | Workday Salads

Chicken Caesar Meal Prep Salad That Stays Crisp

I pack Caesar as a workday lunch, not a finished fridge salad: dry romaine, cold chicken, dressing on the side, and croutons saved for lunch.

Make-Ahead Workday Meals

Mediterranean Chickpea Meal Prep Salad

I like chickpeas for work lunches because they are easygoing; cucumber is the part I handle with more care.

Make-Ahead Workday Meals

Southwest Chicken Salad Jars for Work Lunches

I like the idea of a cheerful jar salad, but only if the layers do real work: dressing low, greens high, chips on the side.

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Turkey Taco Meal Prep Salad with Lime Dressing

I made this turkey taco salad and liked the bold flavor, but it works as a packed lunch only when the turkey cools and the pepitas stay dry.

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Tuna White Bean Salad for Make-Ahead Lunch

I made this tuna and white bean lunch, and what I like is the savory tuna against the mild, creamy beans when the box stays cold and well drained.

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Crunchy Asian-Inspired Chicken Salad for Meal Prep

I made this crunchy chicken cabbage salad, and what I like most is how sesame dressing coats the chicken and slaw before roasted peanuts make it taste nuttier and more fragrant.

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Greek Chicken Salad Lunch Boxes with Yogurt Dressing

I made this Greek chicken lunch box because it is simple, and the garlic yogurt dressing is what keeps the chicken and vegetables from tasting plain.

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Apple Cheddar Chicken Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing

I made this apple cheddar chicken salad and liked it a lot because the crisp apple and firm cheddar make the cold chicken lunch feel fresh instead of flat.