Healthy Lunches Under 400 Calories

Greek Chopped Pita Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups romaine lettuce
• 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
• 1 whole wheat pita, chopped
• 2 tablespoons low-fat vinaigrette

Make it: Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl and toss thoroughly.

Herbed Cheese & Tomato Sandwich

Ingredients

• 6 ounces low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• Dash of salt and pepper
• 1 whole-grain bagel
• 4 slices tomato
• 1 orange

Make it: Place cottage cheese in blender and puree until smooth. Stir in garlic, chives, salt, and pepper. Spread mixture on bagel and top with tomato slices. Eat with orange.

BBQ Baja Burger

Ingredients

• 1 vegetarian burger
• 1 whole wheat bun
• 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
• 1/4 avocado, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup bean sprouts
• 4-ounce pineapple cup, in its own juice

Make it: Cook burger in microwave according to package directions. Place on bun with BBQ sauce; top with avocado and sprouts. Eat with pineapple.

Tuscan Tuna Wrap

Ingredients

• 3 ounces light tuna, drained
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• Dash of salt and pepper
• 2 whole-grain tortillas
• 1/2 cup baby spinach

Make it: Combine tuna with parsley, lemon, oil, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Wrap in tortillas and top with spinach.

Chicken Club Panini

Ingredients

• Lean Cuisine Chicken Club Panini
• 1 1/2 cups frozen vegetables (such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots)

Make it: Microwave Panini and vegetables according to package directions.

Takeout from Au Bon Pain

Thai Chicken Salad with 2 tablespoons Thai Peanut Dressing

Takeout from Subway

6-Inch Roast Beef Sandwich with Pepper Jack
Sliced Apple

Caesar Turkey Wrap

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 396 calories, 20g protein, 58g carbohydrate, 11g fat (2g saturated), 8g fiber
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Burger with Feta & Spinach

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 389 calories, 20g protein, 54g carbohydrate, 12g fat (4g saturated), 10g fiber
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Balsamic Tuna Salad Sandwich

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 400 calories, 29g protein, 48g carbohydrate, 11g fat (2g saturated), 8g fiber
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Marinated Garden Lentil Salad Pita

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 396 calories, 16g protein, 64g carbohydrate, 11g fat (2g saturated), 15g fiber
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Spinach Salad with Strawberries

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 397 calories, 18g protein, 36g carbohydrate, 22g fat (4g saturated), 10g fiber
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Healthy Lunch from Wendy's

Ultimate Chicken Grill Sandwich and a Mandarin Orange Cup from Wendy's

Healthy Lunch from McDonald's

Cheeseburger, Side Salad with Low-Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Apple Dippers from McDonald's

Spicy Bean & Guacamole Burritos

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup canned low-fat refried beans
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 3 tablespoons prepared guacamole
• 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
• 2 small (6-inch) whole-grain tortillas
• 1 cup red grapes

Make it: Stir together beans and salsa. Microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. Place warm bean mixture, guacamole, and lettuce on tortillas and roll up. Serve with grapes on the side.

Grilled Cheese with Turkey & Tomato

Ingredients

• 2 slices whole-grain bread
• 1 slice cheddar cheese
• 2 ounces sliced turkey
• 1 slice tomato
• Cooking spray
• 1/2 cup pea pods
• 2 tablespoons low-fat ranch dressing

Make it: Make sandwich with bread, cheese, turkey and tomato. Coat a skillet with cooking spray and toast sandwich for about 3 minutes on each side, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve with pea pods and ranch dressing.

Pizza Burger

Ingredients

• 1 vegetarian burger
• 1 whole-grain hamburger bun
• 2 tablespoons canned pizza sauce
• 1 slice part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 small apple

Make it: Warm burger and place on bun; top with pizza sauce and cheese. Microwave sandwich for 20 to 30 seconds to melt cheese; add fresh basil. Serve with apple on the side.

Meatball Sandwich

Ingredients

• 4 meatballs
• 1 whole-grain hot-dog bun
• 2 tablespoons spaghetti sauce
• 1/2 cup sliced green pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 medium orange

Make it: Warm meatballs in microwave. Place on bun with sauce and peppers, and sprinkle with cheese. Warm sandwich in microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. Serve orange slices on the side.

Chili & Chips

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned turkey or vegetarian chili
• 1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli
• 3 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup crushed corn chips

Make it: Mix together chili and broccoli and microwave for about 5 minutes, until broccoli is tender. Top chili mixture with shredded cheese and crushed chips.