Description
Prepare your lunches in advance with these easy no-reheat meal prep boxes. Enjoy fresh and flavorful meals throughout the week without the need for reheating.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, and red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Divide the quinoa mixture evenly among meal prep containers.
- Top each container with sliced grilled chicken.
- Drizzle the dressing over each salad just before serving or pack it separately.
- Seal the containers and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- You can substitute the chicken with chickpeas or tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Adjust the amount of feta cheese and olives according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Meal Prep
- Cuisine: Mediterranean