Ready to get college off to a fresh start? Now it’s time for your lunch time round up. Try this easy to mix up tuna chili salad. It’s packed with fiber and protein to give you fuel for the rest of your day. Looking for other ideas? Try out any of the ones below that can be made in your dorm room with no or little equipment.
I hope that you were able to make use of some of the breakfast posts in the last dorm room round up. If you missed it, feel free to check it out here. Today is a round up of recipes that you can make for lunch using little to no equipment. Click on the titles to be taken to the recipe!
Tuna is such a versatile source of lean protein. Since it is shelf stable, it’s a great ingredient to use for no-bake meals! Aside from the main recipe in this post, check out some of the other tuna recipes that would be great for lunch.
Or how about this Tuna Spinach Salad from Family Food on the Table
Salads are so versatile. Just top a pile of lettuce with some healthy toppings and you are good to go! This is something you could do at the salad bar, as well. Grab some lettuce and some vegetables and if you need top with some of your own ingredients! The following is my absolute favorite salad that I make all the time, especially when I am at work. I just grab the toppings from the bar, and ask for a burger patty from the grill, top with mustard and viola! The best hamburger salad!!!
Try out some of these other salads that are also easy to put together!
Or this one!
Are sandwichs more your thing? Try out any of the below options to get your sandwich fix on! Here is an awesome edamame sandwich from Family Food on the Table
Need a vegan alternative to tuna? Try out this “tuna” salad made with chickpeas from Rabbit Food Runner
This next one is particularly good if you have a sandwich maker/panini maker in your room! However, it is not necessary.
Wraps more your thing? Try out this chicken wrap from Family Food on the Table
Here’s a sandwich all wrapped up in a pita. It’s vegetarian and super easy to make!
Here’s the final link for you. I am all about hot sauce, so why not try out this buffalo chickpea toast from Allision’s Allspice.
These are some great ideas to get you through your week! Those at college and at home alike. They are packed with nutrition, and clean proteins. I hope you get to try them out. Don’t forget about the Tuna Chili Salad that I am sharing with you, as well. Can you tell I’m a huge fan of tuna? LOL. Enjoy!
Tuna Chili Salad [Clean, GF]
Ingredients
- 1 tin tuna drained
- 1 T tomato sauce
- 1/4 t minced garlic
- few dashes hot sauce or to taste
- 1 dash chili powder
- 1 dash cumin
- few cups salad greens
- 2 T red kidney beans
- tomatoes
- bell peppers
Instructions
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Mix the tuna, tomato sauce, garlic, hot sauce and spices in a bowl.
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Place the salad greens in a bowl and top with your tuna and any additional toppings of your choice
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You can add a salad dressing if desired, but it is not necessary. If this is not a post-strength meal, I recommend adding some fat to the salad for better nutrient absorption.
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Eat and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Salads are great because you can add whatever toppings you want to your bed of lettuce. Feel free to experiment and add whatever toppings you desire!
I link up with Deborah and Sarah’s, and the fit foodie mama’s Meatless Monday, #recipeoftheweek, What’s for Dinner
This looks really tasty – I like a tuna salad without mayo! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
It’s a nice way to change things up from traditional tuna salad!
I’ve been so, so lazy lately in terms of meal prepping, but this looks easy enough that even in my laziest of states, I should have no excuse!! :P!
Yeah super easy!! It could def work for a meal prep idea. Its so quick to make too!
Great options here! I am the dietitian on a college campus and they are always looking for minimal ingredient and equipment recipes 🙂
Great! I hope some of your kids will be able to make use of some of these