Lunch recipes to take to work
Ditch that shop-bought sandwich and make something from our collection of easy take-to-work lunch recipes, including wraps, salads and pasta dishes which can be eaten cold.
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Noodle salads
Soba noodle salad with smoked mackerel and miso dressing
This filling soba noodle salad is full of bold flavours like rich mackerel, miso and zesty ginger. A healthy lunchbox salad or summer dinner.
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Healthy lunches
Parma Ham power bowl
This protein-packed power bowl combines Parma Ham, creamy burrata, roasted sweet potato, avocado, sun-dried tomatoes and brown rice.
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Pears
Pear, beetroot, feta and mint salad
Pear, beetroot and feta salad is the perfect light lunch for a wintry day, with a delicious mix of flavours, textures and colours.
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Tomato pastas
Pasta pomodoro
Pasta pomodoro is the original – and best – tomato pasta. This recipe is quick and easy but uses a few tricks to really amp up the flavour.
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Fennel
Fennel tarte tatin
This fennel tarte tatin is a great vegetarian dinner or side for a roast. Fennel seeds temper the sweetness and goat’s cheese adds tang.
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Chicken salads
Melon, smoked chicken and grape salad
This chicken, grape and melon salad is entirely appropriate for summer. Crunchy, vibrant and refreshing, it has big southern state energy.
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Sandwiches
Lamb moussaka ciabatta
This epic lamb sandwich nods to Greek dish moussaka. With rich tomato sauce, roasted aubergine and spiced lamb, this is a project sandwich!
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Picnic
Stuffed picnic loaf
Our easy but impressive stuffed picnic loaf is loaded with buffalo mozzarella, whipped spinach butter and tomatoes. Just slice and share.
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Sandwiches
Smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel
For a classic snack that really fills a hole, make these yummy bagels filled with smoked salmon and cream cheese and a quick homemade pickle.
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Healthy salads
Smoked mackerel niçoise salad
This smoked mackerel niçoise salad is easy to scale up and its mix of fish, vegetables, eggs and potatoes is tasty, healthy and hearty.
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Avocado
Nutty avocado and mango salad with soy and lime dressing
This healthy vegan avocado salad is full of south-east Asian flavours – think mango, coriander, mint, ginger and nuts for crunch and texture.
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Sandwiches
The ultimate club sandwich
There's nothing fancy about our ultimate club sandwich recipe, just good quality ingredients and, of course, its famous triple bread layer!
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Work lunches
Muffuletta sandwich
Muffuletta is a classic New Orleans meat, cheese and pickle sandwich. It’s a mainstay on the menu at Cochon Butcher and can be served toasted or cold.
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Healthy salads
Sweet potato, chickpea and feta salad with tahini dressing
Roasted sweet potato, tangy feta and crunchy chickpeas combine in this knockout veggie salad. Drizzle over the dreamy tahini dressing for extra richness!
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Healthy salads
Red cabbage, quinoa and avocado salad with peanut pesto
This vibrant vegan salad makes an exciting take-to-work lunch or colourful side dish, made from crunchy red cabbage, nutty quinoa and creamy avocado.
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Healthy lunches
Black rice super salad
Whip up this vegan black rice salad in just 20 minutes and enjoy as a nutritious summer side or wholesome lunch at work the next day.
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