The Fit Girl’s Guide to Healthier Lunches

Get ready for the most delicious and mind-blowing salad that's layered with ease in a mason jar. Check out this easy recipe for a vegetarian version of taco salad that stays fresh due to stacking the ingredients in the right order. And there's nothing to it — just toss before eating.

Make it a full and hearty meal by adding a Southwestern corn soup!

You guys, this salad is so easy to make. After you master cooking quinoa, you're going to fall in love with this little grain that's a fluffy and healthy base for salads. Toss together the ingredients for this cherry- and feta-filled salad, then let marinate overnight for a really flavorful lunch.

If you love avocados, this recipe for a layered guacamole salad is what you need to pack for lunch tomorrow. Sans the chips, it's a healthy version of the dip that also nourishing while hitting all your cravings. Make it a full (and easy-to-prepare) fiesta by pairing this with a Progresso Chicken Tortilla soup!

I love sandwiches for lunch, but they're always soggy by the time I get to grab a bite. Solve the drama and pack all the ingredients you need for assembly, then simply toast the bread before making while at the office. The combination of hummus and veggies is wonderfully filling — and it's such a pretty sandwich! Extra bonus? No cooking required.

If you crave a slice of pie at lunchtime, try making a batch of these mini eggplant pizzas for lunches all week. Simply reheat in the microwave for a meal that hits the spot. And each round is under 20 calories.

No need to slave away in the kitchen over a savory dish — this recipe for chickpea curry simmers in the slow cooker to create a dish that works for lunch or even dinner during your busy week. Pack with rice and reheat for a comfortable mix of flavors that mingle together into a unique meal.

Another salad that packs a big punch while being so easy to bring on your commute, this baby kale, sweet potato, and cucumber fusion works so well together, resulting in a satisfying crunch that's also packed with protein, leaving you feeling full longer.

Salads that use quinoa as a base get better the longer they marinate, and this Mediterranean salad is tossed with homemade dressing that turns this basic lunch into a delicious meal. And you can make a big batch to eat your entire week, mixing it up with toasted pine nuts or a chunk of grainy bread.

A good chicken salad sandwich is serious comfort food, which makes this lightened-up version a must-make lunch. The combination of Greek yogurt with grapes, celery, and poached chicken tastes heavenly on top of crisp whole-wheat bread. And you can make the chicken salad the night before and transport it separate from your bread, keeping all your components nice and fresh.