Rice Salad with Pickled Carrot Image by: Jeff Coulson Author: Jennifer Bartoli and The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
Are you looking for a little inspiration for your lunch box? Try out some of these yummy lunch salad recipes. We promise you'll never call your lunch boring again.
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10 favourite lunch salad recipes
Lentil, Apple and Radicchio Salad
This salad is reminiscent of a Waldorf salad, but the addition of lentils makes it more substantial. Once the apple is sliced, add it directly to the dressing - the lemon juice will prevent it from turning brown.
10 favourite lunch salad recipes
Lentil, Apple and Radicchio Salad
This salad is reminiscent of a Waldorf salad, but the addition of lentils makes it more substantial. Once the apple is sliced, add it directly to the dressing - the lemon juice will prevent it from turning brown.
10 favourite lunch salad recipes
Avocado, Feta and Freekeh Dinner Salad
Freekeh, a supergrain that's relatively new to supermarkets, takes about the same time to cook as brown rice.
10 favourite lunch salad recipes
Fresh Orange Chicken Salad
This crisp savoury salad gets tossed with dressing and topped with crunchy croutons just before serving, so nothing gets soggy. For easy assembly, grill the chicken the night before, or use rotisserie chicken
10 favourite lunch salad recipes
Baby Kale Caesar Salad
Roasting all but one of the garlic cloves pumps up flavour to the max without having the overpowering taste of raw cloves. Roast a few extra heads and spread the soft cloves onto toasted baguette slices or crackers for a tasty snack.
10 favourite lunch salad recipes
Thai-Style Salad With Shredded Eggs
This vibrant, fresh, herb-packed salad makes a great light dinner. The skinny shredded egg "pancakes" add just the right amount of protein to make it a satisfying meal. If you prefer a little more heat, use a whole bird's-eye pepper instead of half.
10 favourite lunch salad recipes
Wheat Berry and Chickpea Salad With Garam Masala Dressing
Wheat berries are whole, unprocessed wheat kernels that have a pleasant bite when cooked and make a hearty side dish or light lunch. To save prep time, cook the wheat berries in advance and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
10 favourite lunch salad recipes
Sugar Snap Peas and Avocado Salad With Sesame Dressing
Boosted with Japanese flavours, this fresh salad pairs nicely with grilled salmon or trout. To trim the snap peas, use a paring knife to snip and pull off the tough strings that run along the length of the pod.
10 favourite lunch salad recipes
Rice Salad With Pickled Carrot and Daikon
This Korean-inspired rice salad features quick-pickled daikon, a sweet and crisp Asian radish. Hot red peppers vary in heat level, so make sure to taste a little piece so you can decide how spicy you want your salad.
10 favourite lunch salad recipes
Orange Quinoa Salad
Humble cooked quinoa gets a boost from vibrant, sweet oranges and peppery arugula. You'll want to make this salad over and over again.
10 favourite lunch salad recipes
Soy-Lime Soba Noodle and Edamame Salad
These cold Japanese buckwheat noodles (soba noodles) are incredibly refreshing. Once cooked, toss them with a little oil to prevent them from sticking. Add the dressing just before serving so that the noodles don't absorb it all.
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