20 Ways to Pack Some Protein Into Your Lunchbox

Cucumber Chickpea Salad with Lemony Tahini Dressing

This easy chickpea salad is delicious on its own, but it's also great for stuffing into pitas, lettuce leaves or wraps.

The Ultimate Tempeh Sandwich

Fork and Beans adds protein to a veggie sandwich with homemade tempeh bacon.

Thai Tofu and Noodle Salad

To keep the veggies crisp, pack the dressing in a small container and add it just before eating.

Creamy Avocado Sriracha Egg Salad

This is not your mother's egg salad! Running to the Kitchen replaces mayo with Greek yogurt and adds sriracha for a spicy kick.

Grilled Veggie Banh Mi Sandwiches

Who needs takeout or food trucks when you can bring your own banh mi to work?

French Bean Salad

Well Plated shares a vegetarian take on the classic Niçoise salad.

Chopped Power Salad with Baked Tofu and Almond-Miso Dressing

This is one of my favorite salads--not only is it lunchbox-friendly, but it will last in the fridge for a few days!

Brown Rice Bowl with Five-Spice Tempeh

Bowls are a big thing right now and many of them are great for work lunches. We love this one from Avocado a Day!

Butternut Squash, Lentil & Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing

Roasted butternut squash adds a little bit of sweetness to this healthy kale salad.

Chipotle Hummus Wraps

With smoky, spicy hummus and quinoa, these lunch wraps from The Muffin Myth are sure to liven up your lunch.

Rainbow Salad in a Jar with Avocado Hummus

Salad in a jar, AKA the perfect portable lunch. Just bring a fork and dig in!

Herbed French Lentil Salad

Lentils, veggies and herbs tossed in a light vinaigrette--so easy and so delicious!

Fiery Fruit & Quinoa Salad

Don't have time to grill the fruit? Fresh fruit--whatever is in season--will work too.

Tomato & Mozzarella Panini

This tomato and mozzarella panini can be served hot or cold. You have options!

Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Avocados

With quinoa and chickpeas, you'll get a double dose of protein from this salad from Cafe Johnsonia.

Peanutty Quinoa Bowls with Baked Tofu

Baked tofu is an easy way to add protein to just about any salad or sandwich.

Smashed Chickpea, Avocado & Pesto Salad Sandwiches

Using whole grain bread is a great way to add more protein to your lunch, like in this recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod.

The Ultimate Vegan Taco Salad

Whole grains, like farro, are a fantastic--and often over-looked--source of protein.

Vegan Cobb Salad

If you want a lunch that's absolutely packed with protein, this salad from Delish Knowledge is for you--it has 30 grams!

Mediterranean Kidney Bean Salad

Sometimes you just can't beat a simple bean salad.