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8 Satisfying Lunch Ideas.

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(1) Salmon bowl with cilantro lime rice and tomato avocado salad.


(2) Greek Chickpea and Rice Salad with tangy vinaigrette.

Salad Ingredients: . – 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped. – 1/2 cup cooked rice of choice (I used leftover rice pilaf with orzo). – 1/2 cup chickpeas. – 1/2 cup cucumber, cut into one inch pieces. – 1/2 cup tomato, cut into 1 inch pieces. – 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped. – 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced. – 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled.

Greek Vinaigrette: . – 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar. – 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil. – 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. – 1 teaspoon dried oregano. – 1/2 teaspoon salt. – 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper. . Add all salad ingredients to a bowl. Prepare dressing in a small bowl or mason jar and mix well. Pour over salad and toss. Makes 2 servings.

(3) Honey Mustard Chicken Salad.

(4) Cauliflower rice burrito bowl.


(5) Tuna avocado toast with white bean and cucumber salad. 

(6) Rainbow Veggie Salad with fresh parsley and dill.

(7) Hummus Veggie Bowl

Homemade Hummus

Ingredients:
1 15.5 oz can of chickpeas drained and rinsed.
2-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
1/4 cup tahini. Juice of 1-2 lemons.
1 large clove garlic minced.
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin.
2-3 tablespoons water.
Salt and pepper to taste.

Optional garnish – extra virgin olive oil, fresh chopped parsley, paprika, whole chickpeas.

Add all ingredients a food processor or blender. Pulse or blend until smooth and creamy. Add more olive oil if needed for your desired consistency and/or more lemon juice if you like it extra tangy.

(8) Citrus Chicken Salad.

8 Balanced Meal Ideas that are sure to satisfy.

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(1) Salmon bowl with avocado and veggie fried rice.

(2) Shrimp & broccoli sautéed in chili oil sauce with roasted red peppers 🌶 🍤🥦, rice noodles 🍜 tossed in a little sesame oil and a soft boiled egg.
(3) Chickpea Salad stuffed peppers, hard boiled egg, half an avocado with everything bagel seasoning, carrot sticks, butter lettuce, Kalamata olives, crackers.
(4) Grilled Chili Lime Shrimp Salad
(5) Tuna packed in olive oil with herbs, mashed avocado, cherry tomatoes, chili roasted chickpeas, hard boiled egg, Kalamata olives over arugula with fresh lemon juice and olive oil.
Chili Roasted Chickpeas
(6) Grilled lemon chicken, black bean, tomato, corn salad, avocado.

(7) roasted sweet potato, broccoli and crispy chili roasted chickpeas with pan seared halloumi and sautéed spinach. 

Greek Salmon bowl with Chickpea Tahini Rice and Tomato, Cucumber salad.