How long do prepped Paleo lunches keep?

Three to four days for cooked meat and roast vegetables. Prep Wednesday's onward mid-week.

Do salads survive meal prep?

Yes, if the leaves are dry, the dressing is separate and any wet ingredients go on top rather than mixed through.

Paleo Lunch Meal Prep

Lunch is the meal most worth prepping, because it is the one you are least able to cook when the time comes.

Tips that make these work

Cook two proteins, not five — vary the vegetables instead
Keep wet ingredients separate until you eat
Assemble Sunday and Wednesday rather than all five on Sunday

Lunches that batch well

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

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

How long do prepped Paleo lunches keep?: Three to four days for cooked meat and roast vegetables. Prep Wednesday's onward mid-week.
Do salads survive meal prep?: Yes, if the leaves are dry, the dressing is separate and any wet ingredients go on top rather than mixed through.