19 Healthy Portable Lunches Anyone Can Make

Americans spend around $1,000 on lunch every year, so save yourself some dough and try out these delicious, portable lunches you can throw in your bag ad eat anywhere.

Walnut Cranberry Kale Salad

The combination of sweet corn, earthy walnuts, and fresh kale is irresistible. Recipe here.

10-Minute Curry Chicken Salad

With fresh lemon and savory curry, this twist on chicken salad is anything but boring. Recipe here.

15-Minute Vegetable Tofu Stir-Fry With Sesame Ginger Sauce

This simple and delicious stir-fry will satisfy your lunch hanger pains without making you feel bloated. Get the recipe here.

Tomato, Mozzarella, Ham and Basil Mason Jar Salad

This simple Italian salad is as fresh and delicious... and it only takes 15 minutes. Here's how to make it.

Arugula Strawberry Feta Salad

This delicious and fresh salad combines savory arugula, sweet strawberries and feta to create a light lunch. Recipe here.

Lemon Tahini Farro Salad with Kale

This savory combo is sure to please, and the farro helps keep you full and energized throughout the afternoon. Get the recipe.

Mashed Chickpea and Kale Protein Salad

Sunflower seeds + chickpeas + kale? Yum. Recipe here.

Deconstructed Sushi in a Mason Jar

Because rolls are hard. Swap white rice for brown for a healthy and filling meal. Get the recipe here.

Veggie-Packed Chicken Fajita Salad

Get your protein and your veggies on with this fajita salad. Recipe here.

Vegan never tasted better. Here's how to make it.

Beet and Feta Salad

This delicious salad is the perfect grab and go, and can be eaten warm or cold. Get the recipe here.

Tomato Cucumber Salad

This simple cucumber and tomato salad with a lemon balsamic dressing is perfect for days when the weathers warmer. Learn how to make it here.

Switch up your lunch with this fruit packed salad with tahini dressing. Get the recipe here.

This energizing lunch is packed with protein and veggies. Make it here.

Amp up your lunch with black beans and all the avocado you could want. Recipe here.

Switch up your quinoa salad with this easy citrus and veggie dish. Get the recipe.

BougieĀ Grapefruit Shrimp Salad

This unexpected combo is the perfect way to switch up your lunch game. Try it here.

Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Salad

Goat cheese pairs perfectly with this savory sweet potato salad. Here's how to make it.

Spicy Peanut Noodles

The best way to use up your leftover peanut butter, plus you have a built in container. #NailedIt Get the recipe here

This article was originally published on April 8, 2016 by Giselle Waters