You do not have to stop bringing packed lunch once you get to college. In fact, this is when you’ll need it the most because you’ll be so preoccupied with schoolwork that you won’t have time to go out and buy your own meals. Bringing your own lunch will also help you avoid overindulging in fast food and unhealthy snacks. With that said, I’ve compiled a list of 15 healthy back-to-school college lunch ideas you will love!
15. Keto Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad No Mayo Recipe
This yummy Keto Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad makes the perfect lunch or dinner on a low carb diet! Plus it’s so simple and quick to make! We love chicken and avocado recipes, but this one has to be the best!
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14. Keto Egg Salad
Keto egg salad is a delicious and easy lunch idea when you’re not in the mood to cook! It’s super versatile and you can even add in bacon and avocado!
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13. The Best Chicken Salad Recipe
The Best Chicken Salad Recipe should not only be quick and easy, but packed full of flavor just like ours! This keto chicken salad can be made using rotisserie chicken, canned chicken, grilled chicken or freshly cooked chicken.
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12. Dairy Free Whole30 Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
This Whole30 Potato Salad is about to become your new favorite side dish! This dairy free potato salad recipe took me from potato salad skeptic to potato salad lover. It’s super easy, creamy, crispy, and savory!
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This easy Quinoa Salad Recipe is fresh and delicious! Quinoa, veggies, avocado & dill are tossed in a homemade lemon vinaigrette for a nutritious summer salad! It’s a vegan, paleo & gluten-free salad that’s perfect for BBQs & potlucks! See more Back to School Vegan recipes.
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This Healthy Greek Yogurt Avocado Chicken Salad recipe has no mayo and is packed full of nutritious ingredients! It takes 5 minutes to prepare and is a great way to use leftover chicken! Perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner!
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9. Pasta e Fagioli aka Pasta and Beans (and a Little Rant About Using Quality Ingredients)
Pasta and beans, or pasta e fagioli, is a quick and easy, inexpensive, nutritious and delicious meal that the entire family will enjoy. Children especially love it. Don’t let it’s simplicity fool you; this is an authentic Italian recipe for pasta and beans.
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Make the halloumi wraps that everyone loves – kids and foodies included! – and be the star of your next picnic or road trip. With halloumi cheese, red pesto (store-bought is fine), avocado and walnuts these wraps are packed with flavor, done in 20 minutes and super easy to make. See more Healthy Road Trip Meals.
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7. Chicken Shawarma Recipe
This Chicken Shawarma Recipe is loaded with flavor and one of the easiest and most delicious Mediterranean recipes to make at home. Chicken marinates in a simple spice blend and cooks in the oven or on the grill until perfectly tender, juicy and golden brown.
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6. Shrimp Ceviche Recipe
Shrimp Ceviche – This No Cooking Required Mexican-inspired ceviche recipe is light, fresh and full of flavor. Citrus marinated shrimp, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, avocado and jalapenos make the most delicious and easy to make ceviche ever!
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5. Vegan Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad ~ The perfect summery dish! It’s fresh, satisfying and takes less than 30 minutes to make too.
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This Ultimate Vegan Chili is thick, hearty, and meaty! It’s loaded with veggies, beans, warm spices, and savory meat crumbles. It’ll keep you cozy and satisfied during those chilly days, too! This recipe is easy to make, freezer-friendly, and perfect for potlucks!
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3. Sweet and Sour Tofu Recipe (Vegan)
This Sweet and Sour Tofu is one of my favourite comfort foods ever of my favourite takeout! The tofu is crisp with a perfect texture and the sweet and sour sauce is unbelievably delicious! It comes together quickly and tastes amazing as meal prep too!
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2. Vegan BLT Tempeh Sandwich
Don’t you just love a crisp sandwich with a smoky kick mixed with the smooth, nutty taste of avocado? Then you are going to enjoy this drool worthy Vegan Tempeh Sandwich. It’s a whole lot healthier than your traditional BLT, but you’re guaranteed to be just as satisfied after your plate is polished off.
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These are the most amazing vegan zucchini corn fritters you’ll ever have. Crispy and delicious, they’re perfect as a side to a nice fresh salad, or dipped into your favorite dip! If you’re craving some good vegan fried food, then look no further.
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15 Best Back-To-School Lunch Recipes
You do not have to stop bringing packed lunch once you get to college. In fact, this is when you'll need it the most because you'll be so preoccupied with schoolwork that you won't have time to go out and buy your own meals. Bringing your own lunch will also help you avoid overindulging in fast food and unhealthy snacks. With that said, I've compiled a list of 15 healthy back-to-school college lunch ideas you will love!
Ingredients
- Bacon Avocado Chicken Salad No Mayo Recipe
- Egg Salad
- Chicken Salad
- Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
Instructions
- Choose any Back-To-School College Lunch Ideas from the post that you like
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- Try the best Back-To-School College Lunch Ideas and share your photo under my pin on Pinterest!
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