Chicken salad bowl
lunch · 10 min · 40 g protein · ~480 kcal
Toss pre-cooked chicken with salad leaves, cucumber, olive oil and lemon.
Chicken breast, Mixed salad leaves, Cucumber, Olive oil, Lemons
Paleo Lunch for Work
A work lunch has extra constraints: it must travel, survive a few hours, and not require a kitchen. These meals meet all three.
Tips that make these work
- Choose meals that eat well cold — avoid anything that needs to be hot
- Pack protein generously; a light lunch is what causes the afternoon slump
- Bring a snack. It is cheaper than the vending machine and keeps you on plan
Work-friendly lunches
Turkey lettuce wraps
lunch · 10 min · 35 g protein · ~420 kcal
Fill romaine or butter lettuce leaves with turkey, avocado and grated carrot.
Turkey breast, Lettuce (romaine), Avocado, Carrots
Tuna & avocado boats
lunch · 10 min · 34 g protein · ~430 kcal
Mix canned tuna with lemon and olive oil, pile into avocado halves.
Canned tuna, Avocado, Lemons, Olive oil
Ground beef taco bowl
lunch · 15 min · 38 g protein · ~550 kcal
Brown ground beef with cumin and paprika, spoon over shredded lettuce and salsa.
Ground beef, Lettuce (romaine), Tomatoes, Ground cumin
Chicken & vegetable soup
lunch · 15 min · 32 g protein · ~380 kcal
Simmer shredded chicken with carrot, celery and broth; freezes well in portions.
Chicken breast, Carrots, Celery, Chicken broth
Salmon & greens salad
lunch · 15 min · 38 g protein · ~520 kcal
Flake leftover roast salmon over greens with cucumber and olive oil.
Salmon fillet, Mixed salad leaves, Cucumber, Olive oil
Egg salad plate
lunch · 10 min · 24 g protein · ~400 kcal
Chop boiled eggs with avocado instead of mayo, serve over leaves.
Eggs, Avocado, Mixed salad leaves
Shrimp & zucchini noodles
lunch · 15 min · 34 g protein · ~400 kcal
Sauté shrimp with garlic, toss through spiralised zucchini for one minute.
Shrimp, Zucchini, Garlic, Olive oil
Chicken & roasted sweet potato box
lunch · 15 min · 42 g protein · ~560 kcal
Assemble from Sunday prep: chicken, roast sweet potato, roast broccoli.
Chicken breast, Sweet potatoes, Broccoli
Beef patties & slaw
lunch · 15 min · 36 g protein · ~540 kcal
Grill seasoned patties, serve with cabbage slaw dressed in olive oil and lemon.
Ground beef, Cabbage, Carrots, Olive oil
Frequently asked questions
- What Paleo lunch does not need heating?
- Salad bowls with cold chicken or beef, tuna and avocado, lettuce wraps and egg salad.
- How do I stop my desk lunch getting boring?
- Change the sauce, not the meal. Lemon and oil, mustard vinaigrette, guacamole and salsa all transform the same protein.
Keep planning
- Paleo Lunch Meal PrepPrep five Paleo lunches in an hour using batch proteins, roast vegetables and containers that survive the commute.
- Easy Paleo Lunch IdeasSimple Paleo lunches you can assemble in ten minutes, pack the night before and eat cold or reheated.
- Paleo Snacks for WorkPortable Paleo snacks for the office: no fridge required, no mess, no smell, and enough protein to be worth eating.
- Paleo Meal Plan: A Simple 7-Day Plan for BeginnersBuild a free Paleo meal plan in seconds: 7 days of simple meals, an automatic grocery list, Sunday meal prep and a printable version.