Because sometimes salad sucks. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Packing your own lunch is a great way to save money and eat a little healthier — but salads seem to be the only star of the show.

But they don't have to be!
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Buffalo Chicken Burrito Bowls

Everything you love about burritos in a make-ahead bowl spiked with tangy buffalo sauce. Get the recipe here.
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Pack the filling and lettuce separately to prevent it from getting soggy — then just assemble and eat. Get the recipe here.
Chickpea Shawarma Stuffed Pita

This pita has all the flavor you love from chicken shawarma in a vegan, veggie-packed pita loaded with chickpeas. Get the recipe here.
Sticky Ginger Soy-Glazed Chicken and Noodles

The best thing about these lunch boxes (besides the ginger-soy glaze) is that they reheat perfectly. Get the recipe here.
Korean Beef Bowls

These bowls have a bed of cauliflower rice, which you can buy frozen, make yourself using a food processor, or replace with regular rice. Get the recipe here.
Mediterranean Buddha Bowl

Could this technically be considered a salad? Maybe. But with quinoa, hummus, and an array for fresh veggies, I'll let it slide. Get the recipe here.
Let's get cooking!

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