Many university students find it difficult to have a proper lunch everyday. These lunches are easy and quick to prepare — perfect for busy students who need a healthy boost to keep them going throughout the day, whether they’re preparing to go to the gym or to power through a long day of classes. Not only do they taste amazing, but they are also are great grab-and-go meals.
Try pairing two of these recipes together for a fuller meal, like the spinach salad and a turkey wrap. Substitute ingredients to fit your taste and dietary restrictions.
Spinach Strawberry Medley Salad
AMEENA YOUSSEF/THE VARSITY
1 cup baby spinach
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions
1/4 cup pecan halves (garnish)
Fat Free Raspberry Dressing
Instructions: Gently toss ingredients together.
Honey Wild Rice with Cranberries and Raisins
AMEENA YOUSSEF/THE VARSITY
3/4 cup wild rice
1/2 cup quinoa
1/4 raisins and cranberries; mixed
1/4 almond slivers
2 teaspoons honey
Instructions: Cook rice and quinoa and allow to cool completely. Add in remaining ingredients. Gently mix.
Cold Mushroom Pasta
AMEENA YOUSSEF/THE VARSITY
1 cup pasta (recommended: whole wheat)
1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch of finely chopped parsley
Drizzle of olive oil
Instructions: Boil pasta and allow to cool completely. Add in remaining ingredients and gently mix.
Turkey Avocado Wrap
AMEENA YOUSSEF/THE VARSITY
1 whole-wheat tortilla wrap
2 leaves iceberg lettuce
2 slices organic, gluten free turkey
1 thin slice of cheese
3 slices tomato
3 slices avocado
Light mayo (optional)
Instructions: Neatly place ingredients into middle of tortilla wrap, bring over one side of the bread, and gently roll.
Chipotle Styled Chicken Pita
AMEENA YOUSSEF/THE VARSITY
1/2 pita bread (opened)
1/4 cup thinly sliced mango
1/4 cup red and green bell pepper (mixed)
50 grams chicken breast
Chipotle sauce (or mayo mixed with hot sauce)
Instructions: Cut and bake chicken breast. Fill opened pita bread with ingredients and wrap together tightly.
Yogurt Parfaits
1 cup of low fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup fresh fruit
1/4 cup toasted oats or granola
Instructions: Layer yogurt, fruit, and granola.
