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10 workday lunch ideas that aren’t salad

Be the envy of all your workmates with these work lunch ideas! We've brought together all our favourite recipes, from pesto pasta to prawn noodles, to make your lunchtimes extra exciting. And don't worry - there's not a salad in sight!
Caramelised onion, corn and tomato tart

We know that salads are delicious, and very much nutritious, but we’ve got some other lunch ideas that give you veggies in a different form! Our leftover vegetable frittata is a perfect way to prep meals in advance and minimise food waste. Or try our pasta with salmon and minty green pea pesto – SO tasty and keeps you full!

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Frittata
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November 7, 2016

Leftover vegetable frittata

A homemade frittata can be a thing of beauty. It is also a great way to use up any left over vegetables from the night before. This Nici Wickes recipe is great cut into wedges and served for lunch
By Nici Wickes
Twisted courgette slice
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February 22, 2025

Twisted courgette slice

Be the champion of meal prep with this courgette slice – just over 60 minutes of work and you can have lunch ready in the freezer for two months! Plus, when it’s this delicious, you’ll never want anything else.
By Woman's Weekly Food
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Pea, ham and sour cream spirals
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May 26, 2019

Pea, ham and sour cream spirals

This no-fuss pasta is a hit with kids and can be whipped up super-quick using a handful of common ingredients in just three easy-peasy steps – just cook the pasta and peas, stir it all together and eat!
By Nadia Lim
Prawn and ginger noodles for one
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May 6, 2019

Prawn and ginger noodles for one

Do your chopping while watching the news and in the ad break, fry it up! These noodles are so quick to cook and delicious to eat, and they suit the “dinner for one” approach as they work best cooked in a single portion.
By Nici Wickes
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Chicken breast with romesco sauce
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April 5, 2019

Chicken breast with romesco sauce

The great thing about chicken breast is that it will soak up whatever flavours you throw at it. Here, it’s coated in balsamic vinegar, pan-fried and drizzled in romesco, the classic Spanish roasted red pepper sauce.
By Nici Wickes

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