18 Healthy Lunch Ideas (That Aren’t Salads)!

I hope your health goals are off to a great start this year! We’re well into the new year by now, and you might be a little burnt out on salads at this point. Here are some creative lunch ideas without a salad in sight! Hopefully you’ll be inspired to make your own nourishing creation that is perfect for taking on the go to work or school.

1.Hummus and Veggie Sandwich
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2. Veggie Sushi

#Sushi rolls for days! #Veggie with brown rice & shrimp with black rice! ? @alaynaflan #lunch #grabngo #sushitime What is your favorite type of roll?

A photo posted by Whole Foods Market (@wholefoods) on Jan 20, 2016 at 9:51am PST

3. Zucchini Noodles and Oyster Mushrooms

#Lunch today was very, let’s say, green…? #zucchininoodles tossed with a #spinach – #avocado -#basil -garlic sauce, and topped with sautéed #kingoystermushrooms . Yeah, wayyyyy too healthy! ? And #popeyeapproved #zoodles #zucchinipasta #zucchini #mushrooms #quicklunch #easylunch #eatingwell #healthyeating #vegetarian #glutenfree #startyouryearofflight #thekitchn #f52grams #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #eater #huffpostfood #huffposttaste #humpdaylunch #yahoofood #yummly #buzzfeedfood #buzzfeedhealth

A photo posted by Reshmi Nair (@life_in_a_curry) on Jan 20, 2016 at 10:26am PST

4. Carrot Coconut Curry

Back to school & back in the kitchen! ?? Lunch today: Carrot Coconut Curry with Crispy Tofu! Based off of @sobremesa_amy’s recipe with some modifications – oh so delicious!! 1 serving = 633 calories, 22g protein, 79g carbs, 26g fat, 8g fiber & >400% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A! Worried about the fat content? One way to reduce it is to use light coconut milk (I used full fat in this version).

A photo posted by Tyffanie Ammeter (@neysabuffy) on Jan 20, 2016 at 10:26am PST

5. Veggie Omelette

Veggie packed omelettata before work ? fluffy doesn’t even begin to describe it Directions • sauté red & green bell peppers + quartered Brussels sprouts + zucchini + red onion + mushroom + minced garlic + olive oil in pan for 5-7 minutes. Spray or add a touch more oil and stir veggies. Whisk 2 whole organic eggs + 1 egg white + chopped cilantro + chopped green onion + ground pepper & pour over the top the veggie mixture, making sure to cover the entire pan. Let cook on medium for about 3 minutes then pop in the oven on broil to finish cooking the top {about 3 more minutes or until cooked through}. Top with red pepper flakes & side of avo & Roma tomato ?✨

A photo posted by Rachael DeVaux (@rachaelsgoodeats) on Jan 14, 2016 at 8:48am PST

6. Rice and Grilled Salmon

20 Jan 2016 Snowy today’s bento. Rice balls , Left side is mixed rice with seri and white chicken,anothers are salty. Grilled salmon . Simmered taro with Japanese-style broth and plum paste. Miso picked carrot and white radish. Boiled spinach and sautéed mushrooms marinated with soy source and broth and Yuzu juice. Have a happy Wednesday ✨✨ ・ ・ しんしん。と聞こえてきそうな静かな雪の朝⛄ ・ おにぎりをこの頃意識してゆるく結んでいます。 見た目はキュッとしている方が綺麗だけど、ふんわりの方が特に寒い時期には美味しく食べられるかなと。 豪雪地域のみなさま、どうぞお気をつけてお過ごしくださいませ☺︎ ・ 1/20 夫弁当 おにぎり(せりとササミの混ぜごはん、塩むすび) 焼紅鮭 長芋の梅煮 しょうがひじき 大根と人参の味噌漬け ほうれん草と焼きエリンギの柚子香和え ・ ・

A photo posted by Miki Moriyama (@rurumiki) on Jan 19, 2016 at 4:01pm PST

7. Spicy Avocado Toast

spicy avocado toast with dukkah and chilli, used my favourite rye bread packed with loads of seeds. thanks Hazel ( @beurrenoisette_ ) for the inspiration! ??

A photo posted by Tatjana (@malmsburykitchen) on Jan 20, 2016 at 12:02am PST

8. Veggie Tortilla Wrap

#vegan #veggie #guacamole #tortilla #wraps #lunch #plant #based #diet #you #know #its #good #when #your #nonvegan #family #approves

A photo posted by Maria Gojkovic? (@gojkovicc) on Jan 20, 2016 at 10:50am PST

In ? with this sweet potato noodle + winter kale pesto recipe on the blog today, link in profile ?? #glutenfree #vegan

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10. Quinoa Wrap

to anyone who thinks vegan food isn’t delicious…IN YO FACE ? #itsawrap

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A bit delayed since its been so crazy recently but here is #whatsonmyplate for @tanlines_for_life_bbg @the_joy_of_alyssa and @glutenfree_fitgirl_foodie last night when I couldn’t bear I made this white bean, quinoa, chicken white chili. Topped it off with cilantro and avocado today. Probably the best thing I’ve ever made and greattt freezer food ???? Tagged girls, what’s on your plate??

A photo posted by Rachel (@bbg_in_nyc) on Jan 20, 2016 at 10:54am PST

12. Tofu Bahn Mi Bowl

Oh heyyyyy, remember that Tofu Banh Mi I couldn’t stop raving about?! Well, this just happened. I turned that perfect sandwich into this healthier, but equally as delicious and gorgeous salad! Trust me, you don’t want to miss this recipe! Check it out #ontheblog now! #cleaneats #cleaneating #eatclean #eatgreen #eatyourveggies #tofu #banhmi #salad #plantbased #plantstrong #plantpowered #plantstrongvegan #nourish #vegannoms #vegan #vegansofig #veganfoodporn #veganfoodshare #whatveganseat #feedfeed #dailyfeed #foodporn #foodgasm #picoftheday #eatfortheplanet #theminniechef #theminniechefskitchen

A photo posted by The Minnie Chef ? (@the_minnie_chef) on Jan 18, 2016 at 9:13am PST

13. Stuffed Sweet Potato

?Here a one of my favorites ? Chili-Stuffed Sweet Potato ? Ingredients ?? 1 tbsp chili seasoning blend (low sodium) Chipotle seasoning blend (low sodium) Sweet potatoe ¾ roma tomato or one can of of dice tomatoes ⅛ cup green onion or white onion 6 oz lean ground turkey ⅛ cup can black beans or any other beans. I used kidney beans (low sodium ) Any herbs for garnish, cilantro, spinach In a pan cook meat with seasoning blend Let it cook then add beans, tomatoes and onions. Place your sweet potato on the oven or microwave let it cook. Open sweet potato and poor the chili mix and garnish with herbs ? Enjoy #lunch #eatclean #healthyfood #foodporn #healthymeal #sweetpotato #groundturkeychili #weightlossjourney @fitmencook

A photo posted by Nayeli? Pensado? (@plussizelatinbeauty) on Jan 20, 2016 at 9:55am PST

14. Dinosaur Kale Wraps

Dorm life isn’t gonna stop me from enjoying #tacotuesday even if I gotta get creative?? Dinosaur kale wraps {filled w/ my quinoa mix- quinoa, mushroom, leeks, & spices + chickpeas + tahini} along with some potatoes and carrots dipped in falafel hummus on the side??? #lunch #kale #dormeats

A photo posted by •Sydney• (@syd_healthynfit) on Jan 19, 2016 at 9:16am PST

15. Vietnamese Summer Rolls

In need of healthy snack inspiration? Look no further than these rice paper rolls by @ameliafreer with crab, chicken, salmon or prawns with an almond dipping sauce. Photo by Susan Bell. #healthy #food #rolls #springrolls #summerrolls #snack

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16. Quinoa, Kale, and Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

Late lunch … been craving ‘Buddha Bowls’ in all their many and varied forms recently. This one includes @hodmedods quinoa, roasted sweet potato, stir-fried sprouts ‘n’ kale and sweetcorn pancakes? #vegan #buddhabowl #veggie #food #instafood #dairyfree #plantbased #kale #sweetcorn #sweetpotato #feedfeed #foodblog #afterlight #vsco #f52grams #quinoa #hodmedods #britishproduce

A photo posted by @ainecarlin on Jan 20, 2016 at 7:21am PST

17. Hummus, Veggies, and Fruit

#lunch today is quite fruity ?? and only 2⃣2⃣0⃣ calories ?? #pear #fruit #hummus #veggies #lowcalorie #eatinglight #healthyeating #healthychoices #loseweight #getfit #gethappy #realfood #organic #myfitnesspal #mfp #1200 #countingcalories

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18. Roasted Chickpeas and Veggies

I love my oven ? making these yummy veggies and chickpeas. Also there is no risk losing some beneficial nutrients and enzymes in veggies. And it doesn’t take long to prepare :). Had the veggies with a coconut mouse- lime- salt- chili- agave dip. Worked at my master thesis and on my new blog today. How did you spend your day? #rainbowlove #allinone #plantprotein

A photo posted by Annelina (@food_without_regrets) on Jan 19, 2016 at 1:16pm PST