Lunch ideas for nurses on the go!
At MSI, we love healthcare recruitment and food! We are always thinking about fun ideas to keep us fueled throughout the day. Here is a collection of fun food ideas to make your work breaks more tasty.
Quinoa Salad
Ingredients: Cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell pepper, chickpeas, feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Preparation: Mix cooked quinoa with chopped vegetables and chickpeas. Add crumbled feta cheese, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
Chicken and Veggie Wrap
Ingredients: Whole wheat wrap, grilled chicken breast slices, mixed greens, shredded carrots, avocado, hummus.
Preparation: Spread hummus on the wrap, layer with chicken slices, mixed greens, shredded carrots, and avocado slices. Roll up the wrap and cut in half.
Greek Yogurt and Berry Parfait
Ingredients: Greek yogurt, mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries), granola, honey.
Preparation: Layer Greek yogurt with mixed berries and granola. Drizzle with honey for added sweetness.
Caprese Salad
Ingredients: Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Preparation: Slice mozzarella and cherry tomatoes. Arrange with basil leaves on a plate. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich
Ingredients: Whole grain bread, mashed avocado, canned chickpeas, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Preparation: Mash chickpeas with avocado and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the mixture on whole grain bread.
Mason Jar Salad
Ingredients: Layered ingredients such as mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, beans or chickpeas, shredded cheese, nuts, and a light dressing.
Preparation: Layer ingredients in a mason jar starting with the dressing at the bottom, followed by hearty vegetables, beans, and greens on top. Shake before eating.
These lunch ideas are not only healthy but also easy to prepare and versatile, allowing you to mix and match ingredients based on your preferences and what you have on hand.