A chicken Caesar salad is a solid lunch bet.
A solid, healthy lunch can provide a much-needed pick-me-up to keep you active and focused for the remainder of the day. Many people eat lunch on the go and sometimes forget the importance of this meal, choosing greasy high-calorie foods instead of balanced, healthy ones. There's no reason to eat a king's feast at lunch, as this can slow you down and put you into that afternoon nap mode. Instead opt for something light and nutritious. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Soup and Sandwich
This classic lunch meal never fails, especially on a cold or rainy day when all you want to do is crawl back into bed. A hot soup and hearty sandwich will give you all the energy you need to stay active and avoid that afternoon slump. Tomato, pumpkin, potato leek and cream of broccoli are all solid, healthy soup choices. Consider making a large batch of homemade soup on the weekend so you can eat it for several lunches the following week. Soup is easy to transport in a thermos or plastic container. Choose a sandwich with whole grain bread, light meat or tofu, and lots of vitamin-rich veggies. Grill your sandwich with a dash of extra virgin olive oil for added satisfaction.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
The grilled chicken Caesar salad is a staple on many lunch menus and you can easily make it at home. To cook the chicken, just cover it in salt and pepper, add some light oil and a touch of lemon. Leave on the burner until golden and crispy and then let it chill before adding it to your salad. You can also purchase a Caesar salad kit that comes with croutons and Caesar dressing, or make your own dressing and croutons if you're feeling inspired. Add in some ripe cherry tomatoes, crispy arugula and freshly ground pepper.
Corn On The Cob
Usually a side dish with dinner, corn on the cob may not be the first lunch meal that comes to mind but it actually makes for a healthy, light meal. Corn is filling and if you eat enough of it (two full ears for most adults) you'll feel satisfied and energized. Boil your ears of corn for approximately 12 minutes and then let them cool off a bit before adding your butter, salt and pepper, or other condiments. This lunch meal is better to eat at home than the office as it can be pretty messy.
Stir-Fry
A healthy vegetable and/or meat stir fry works great as a lunch meal, and if you make enough you can save it for dinner or future lunches. There are hundreds of stir-fry recipes online that incorporate diverse flavors and spices from around the world such as curry, soy sauce, cumin, sweet chili and oyster sauce. Choose a wide range of vegetables that you enjoy so that you get all the proper vitamins. The good thing about stir-fry is that it's easy; just throw everything into an oily wok with your favorite spices and ingredients and let it cook. Accompany your stir-fry with some white rice or Chinese noodles.
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