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    Home » Lunches

    Easy Lunch Ideas & Recipes

    There's no such thing as a free lunch. That's why it's important to know which meal prep lunches will save you money.

    Meal prep salads are fantastic, as are freezer burritos. The sky's the limit as far as Good Cheap Eats for lunchtime are concerned!

    A plate of Chicken Salad Wraps

    Orchard Chicken Salad Recipe With Apples

    A bowl of Chicken, olives, and veggies

    Easy Mediterranean Chicken Bowl

    Bagel Box | Good Cheap Eats

    Bagel Box (DIY Adult Lunchables)

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    Black Bean Taco Salad

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    Chicken Salad Club Sandwiches

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    Protein Box (aka DIY Bistro Box)

    chicken burrito bowl

    Chicken Burrito Bowls with Chipotle Crema

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    The Veggie Pesto Sandwich That’s Perfect for Packing

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    Tuna Pita Pockets

    A plate of bruschetta toasts piled with tomatoes

    Pesto Bruschetta Recipe

    black bean and pepper wrap cut open and stacked on a plate

    Black Bean and Bell Pepper Wraps

    Chef's Salad Recipe | Good Cheap Eats

    Chef’s Salad with a Garlicky Anchovy Vinaigrette

    close up of mac and cheese on white plate.

    Stovetop Mac and Cheese – No Need for a Box!

    a plate with a Meatball sub

    Meatball Sub Recipe (with a Freezer Option)

    Kale Salad with Red Grapes | Good Cheap Eats

    Kale Salad with Red Grapes, Almonds, and Scallions

    spoon resting in a bowl of quinoa salad

    Quinoa Salad to Make You Swoon

    A bowl of submarine salad

    Submarine Salad: You Won’t Miss the Bread!

    Large picnic sandwich cut into portions

    Picnic Sandwich Recipe

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