3 Lunchbox Ideas Featuring Salads (COLLAB WITH GIRLS WITH GLASSES!)

Learn how to make 3 lunchbox ideas featuring salads! I'll show you easy lunch recipes with heathy recipes featuring a Southwestern Chicken Salad, Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad and a Vegan Roasted Cauliflower and Kale salad.Healthy meals with easy vegan lunch idea for back-to-school.

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3 LUNCHBOX IDEAS FEATURING SALADS: RECIPES
Each one makes 1 salad

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD RECIPE
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup (240 ml) Romaine lettuce
½ cup (120 ml) frozen corn, thawed
5-6 cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup (80 ml) sliced orange bell peppers
1 cup (240 ml) sliced rotisserie chicken
1 corn tortilla

FOR DRESSING:
1 cup (240 ml) low-fat sour cream or plain Greek Yougurt
1 lime, juice and zest
½ avocado
¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt
1 garlic clove
2 tbsp (30 ml) cilantro
¼ tsp (1.25ml) cumin
2 tsp (10 ml) jalapeno
1-2 tbsp (30 ml) water

METHOD:
Slice tortilla in half, then slice each half into strips. Place on baking sheet and toast for 10 mins at 375F (190C). Allow to cool and set aside.

For salad build by starting with Romaine lettuce, then add corn, tomatoes, peppers and chicken. Place tortillas strips on top.

For dressing, place all ingredients in a blender and whirl up. Transfer to a small container and serve with the salad.

ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND HAZELNUTS
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup (240 ml) Arugula, or Rocket
1-2 large beets that have been roasted
1/3 cup (80 ml) goat cheese
3 tbsp (45 ml) hazelnuts, roasted
1 tbsp (15 ml) mint

FOR DRESSING:
1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
1 tsp (10 ml) white balsamic vinegar
3-4 tbsp (30-45ml) grapeseed oil
salt and pepper to taste.

METHOD:
To roast beets, wash them and remove their greens.

Wrap each one in aluminum foil and place on a baking tray. Roast at 450F (230C) for 1 hour 15 mins or until they are tender. Unwrap from foil and run them under cold water to remove their skins. Keep in a ziplock bag until ready to use.

SPICED CAULIFLOWER, KALE & QUINOA SALAD RECIPE
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups (450 g) cauliflower florets
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
½ tsp (2.5 ml) garam masala spice
2 tbsp (30 ml) golden raisins or green raisins
2 tbsp (30 ml) pine nuts
2 tbsp (30 ml)pomegranate seeds
1 cup (240 ml) kale
1 cup (240 ml) quinoa
1 tsp (5 ml) fresh lemon juice
1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil

METHOD:
Preheat oven to 450F (230C)

Toss cauliflower with olive and garam masala. Transfer to baking sheet and roast for 15 mins. Turning occasionally until golden brown. Last 5 mins, add pine nuts to toast with the cauliflower.

Allow to cool and set aside.

Add kale to salad container, drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Top with cooked quinoa.

Add cauliflower, raisins and pomegranate seeds. healthy meals

[marciavaldez]

These look so yummy. I am working at cleaning up my eating and I love salads. You always make such beautiful looking food. Yummy.

[abigailruschaupt]

I can't wait to try these! I'm a senior in college and I live off campus & I don't have a meal plan so these will be nice ways to get a little nutritious lunch in after class! Thanks Beth :)

[PatriciaGG]

Beth, i loved the three salads! I eat a salad every day and i´m happy for three new ideas to add to my repertory! Great combination of flavours and ingredients!

Have a very happy sunday!

Patricia.

[adilopez]

They all look delicious have to try it. Thank you.

[SS_DT]

Thank you for always including vegan options in your videos! :)

[Ganaha_Celosia_Priskos]

Been a bit again! But I felt a bit lucky I came back to find this video! As a busy college student, I'm always trying to get quick and delicious things to eat between classes so these salads are perfect!

[suicune]

Thanks so much! I just started a new job where I can't store my lunch in a fridge so I've been wracking my brain over what I can bring. This will be perfect and it looks so good!

[johnntanya]

Thanks so much for sharing, Beth. Your lunchbox idea videos are my favorites!

[LauraKatseanes]

These salads look amazing!!!! Cannot wait to try! Adding to my menu this week! Yum! 👌🏼

[isabelazzalin]

Thanks for the ideas Beth! I love your videos. It would be great to have more videos like these. Quick and easy recipes that we can make every week.

[JinxedBeat]

I love how you recognize those who are vegetarians or vegans, it's super appreciated! Thank you! (:

[AussieAngeS]

Wow I love these salads Beth, they're all wonderful. Thank you

[thrisapiragasan]

Thank you, we'll definitely try it out!😄

[workofivory]

Yesss just what I need for the new year! Thanks Beth!

[BrittniisBlah]

eek this all looks so good! thank you!! can't wait to try out the last one : )

[CRRoper]

To exotic for kid's anyway. My kid's like Beth's lunchbox recipes.

[lilywest]

Thanks so much for including vegetarian and vegan! I'm vegan, but my sister eats cheese, so these are perfect!!

[sakinatalibhussain]

I have tried your honey mustard sandwich I love it good

[abrokenandacontriteheart]

Thank you for the new ideas... I will add dried figs for sweetness with the goat cheese one. Yummy ideas. Because I am starting new healthy eatting cuz sometimes I get board with the same things. I have another idea for you. Romaine with bartlet pears goat cheese and pecans with creamy poppyseed dressing. It's really good.

[Jb-ynsu]

I love your lunch box ideas love you😍😍