11 Satisfying Make-Ahead Lunch Salads

Colorful, filled with veggies, and tossed with a dressing that’s bursting with flavor, this Asian slaw will have you looking forward to lunch.

This recipe will likely change your mind about egg salad — it’s full of fresh flavor and has a few additions that take it up a notch.

The mint, lime, and crunchy vegetables give this salad a lot of oomph and texture — plus it’s a great way to use up leftover rotisserie chicken.

A classic with a few fresh enhancements, this is truly the best tuna salad.

Fresh, flavorful, and perfect for a light lunch, this cucumber salad is topped with the satisfying crunch of peanuts.

Tasty, visually appealing, healthy, and easy to make — this Brussels sprouts salad is perfect for lunch as it’s best if made ahead.

This lovely pasta salad, a mix of pesto, peas, pine nuts, and mozzarella pearls will have your co-worker asking to trade with you at lunchtime.

I make this Israeli salad, full of colorful veggies, fresh herbs, and feta, about once a week and always look forward to lunch when it’s in the fridge.

With shrimp and black beans, this salad is full of both protein and flavor. The pickled onions are the icing on the cake.

Who knew that something this simple could be so tasty? This chickpea salad is a perfect lunchtime meal. You may just fall in love…

I love the texture that the almonds and grapes add to this savory-sweet chicken salad. Enjoy it on its own, as a salad topper, or as a sandwich.