https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/category/meal-type/lunch/ Healthy Recipes with Real Food Sun, 26 Jan 2025 19:19:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon2-150x150.png https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/category/meal-type/lunch/ 32 32 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-chicken-wings/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-chicken-wings/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=157404 These air fryer chicken wings are super crispy and cook up in just 20 minutes – you'll never want to make wings another way again! They're crisp on the outside and perfectly tender and juicy on the inside.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-chicken-wings/feed/ 0 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/loaded-nachos/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/loaded-nachos/#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=156745 Make the best loaded nachos with this easy recipe. Tortilla chips are topped with a ground turkey refried bean mixture, cheese and tons of yummy toppings for the perfect appetizer or game day snack!]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/loaded-nachos/feed/ 0 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/shredded-bbq-chicken/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/shredded-bbq-chicken/#comments Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=157013 This slow cooker shredded bbq chicken recipe is packed with flavor and super easy to make. It results in tender, fall-apart chicken that's perfect for sandwiches, wraps, tacos, salads and more.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/shredded-bbq-chicken/feed/ 4 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/buffalo-chicken-salad/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/buffalo-chicken-salad/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=156730 This buffalo chicken salad is packed with flavor, great for meal prep and super easy to make! Serve it for lunch with crackers, in a lettuce wrap or as a sandwich.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/buffalo-chicken-salad/feed/ 0 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/pinwheel-sandwiches/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/pinwheel-sandwiches/#comments Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=154804 Switch up your sandwich game and make these turkey pinwheel sandwiches instead! They're easy, customizable and make for the perfect school lunch or party appetizer.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/pinwheel-sandwiches/feed/ 2 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/homemade-uncrustables/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/homemade-uncrustables/#comments Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=154793 These homemade uncrustables are so easy with just 3 simple ingredients. They’re freezer-friendly, portable and the perfect lunch idea for kids.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/homemade-uncrustables/feed/ 2 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/sonoma-chicken-salad/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/sonoma-chicken-salad/#comments Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=152942 This Whole Foods copycat Sonoma chicken salad combines shredded chicken with grapes, pecans, red onion and celery all tossed in a creamy, sweet poppy seed dressing. It's easy, flavorful and the perfect make-ahead lunch recipe.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/sonoma-chicken-salad/feed/ 8 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/kids-lunch-box-ideas/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/kids-lunch-box-ideas/#comments Sat, 27 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=151389 My ultimate guide to kid's lunch box ideas - with lunch recipes and food items my kids love as well as tips for making kids lunches a breeze and photos of actual lunches I've packed.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/kids-lunch-box-ideas/feed/ 1 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/chicken-marinade/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/chicken-marinade/#comments Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=152923 This is the BEST chicken marinade recipe and is key to getting incredibly moist, juicy and flavorful chicken! It's super easy to make and great for grilling or baking chicken.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/chicken-marinade/feed/ 4 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/cottage-cheese-wrap/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/cottage-cheese-wrap/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=150012 This viral cottage cheese wrap is made with simple ingredients, has a soft and pliable texture and is perfect as a high protein, low carb option to use as a wrap or flatbread.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/cottage-cheese-wrap/feed/ 20 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/jennifer-aniston-salad/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/jennifer-aniston-salad/#comments Thu, 30 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=102535 Here's how to make the viral Jennifer Aniston salad with quinoa or bulgur, cucumber, fresh herbs, pistachios, chickpeas and feta all tossed in lemon juice and olive oil.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/jennifer-aniston-salad/feed/ 361 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/poke-bowl/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/poke-bowl/#comments Tue, 14 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=105260 How to make a poke bowl at home with sushi-grade ahi tuna, rice, fresh vegetables, mango and a simple Sriracha Mayo. It's refreshing, flavorful and easy to make!]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/poke-bowl/feed/ 2 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/farro-salad/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/farro-salad/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=58887 This amazing farro salad features cannellini beans, fresh mozzarella, arugula and sun-dried tomatoes all tossed in a bright and delicious basil vinaigrette! ]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/farro-salad/feed/ 59 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/mediterranean-orzo-salad/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/mediterranean-orzo-salad/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2011/05/mediterranean-orzo-salad-only-the-best-for-mom/ This healthy mediterranean orzo salad is loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, olives and feta cheese. It's fresh, easy and the perfect make-ahead recipe for a light meal or summer potluck.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/mediterranean-orzo-salad/feed/ 59 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/beet-salad/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/beet-salad/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=15301 An easy beet salad with arugula, pecans, gorgonzola cheese and a simple balsamic vinaigrette. It's perfect as a side salad or topped with protein for a meal sized salad.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/beet-salad/feed/ 21 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/curry-chicken-salad/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/curry-chicken-salad/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=40337 Made with celery, red onion and raisins this curry chicken salad is packed with tons of flavor and so easy to make! It's the perfect make-ahead lunch recipe.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/curry-chicken-salad/feed/ 40 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/easy-salmon-salad/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/easy-salmon-salad/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=105295 This easy salmon salad is made with canned salmon, red onion, celery, fresh dill and Greek yogurt instead of mayo. It's loaded with flavor and perfect for meal prep.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/easy-salmon-salad/feed/ 13 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/shrimp-salad/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/shrimp-salad/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=71938 This easy shrimp salad comes together in less than 20 minutes with simple ingredients. It's creamy, refreshing and loaded with tons of flavor! ]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/shrimp-salad/feed/ 8 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/tarragon-chicken-salad/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/tarragon-chicken-salad/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=145627 This tarragon chicken salad is loaded with red onion, celery, fresh tarragon and raisins. It's super easy to make, packed with flavor and perfect for make-ahead lunches.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/tarragon-chicken-salad/feed/ 8 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/kale-salad/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/kale-salad/#comments Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=134219 This easy kale salad comes together in less than 10 minutes with simple ingredients. It makes for a great side salad or can be topped with protein for full meal. ]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/kale-salad/feed/ 2 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/cottage-cheese-salad/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/cottage-cheese-salad/#comments Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=132838 This cottage cheese salad combines fresh veggies and herbs with cottage cheese for a simple, yet flavorful salad that's low in calories, but packed with 29 grams of protein. ]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/cottage-cheese-salad/feed/ 14 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/high-protein-lunch-recipes/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/high-protein-lunch-recipes/#respond Sat, 02 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=130922 Looking for healthy protein-packed lunch ideas to prep in advance for work? Here are over 20 high-protein lunch recipes that will keep you satisfied throughout the day. They're all portable and have 20+ grams of protein. ]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/high-protein-lunch-recipes/feed/ 0 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/cowboy-caviar/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/cowboy-caviar/#respond Mon, 31 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=124669 This cowboy caviar is loaded with fresh veggies and beans all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. It's perfect for a potluck served with tortilla chips or as a side salad with protein. ]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/cowboy-caviar/feed/ 0 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/rotisserie-chicken-salad/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/rotisserie-chicken-salad/#comments Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=124662 This rotisserie chicken salad is made with avocado oil mayo, red onion and celery for a quick and easy meal. It's perfect for meal prep and delicious served on a sandwich or with crackers. ]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/rotisserie-chicken-salad/feed/ 8