The Best Healthy Lunch Recipes | Ambitious Kitchen https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/lunch/ Inspiring you in and out of the kitchen Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:24:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-AK-for-small-sizes-1-2-64x64.png The Best Healthy Lunch Recipes | Ambitious Kitchen https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/lunch/ 32 32 Scoop It Up Kale Couscous Salad https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/kale-couscous-salad/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/kale-couscous-salad/#comments Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:00:59 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=89662

Scoop It Up Kale Couscous Salad

Fresh, herby kale couscous salad with feta, chickpeas, and olives that comes together in just 30 minutes for a satisfying lunch or side dish. Scoop up this beautiful salad with tortilla chips or pitas chips to get an extra delicious crunch! You’ll love this veggie-packed salad as is or with your favorite grilled proteins. Guys.

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Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/kale-edamame-and-quinoa-salad-with-lemon-vinaigrette/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/kale-edamame-and-quinoa-salad-with-lemon-vinaigrette/#comments Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:00:25 +0000 http://test.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=3508

Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Gorgeous kale quinoa salad packed with juicy mango, tomatoes, heart-healthy avocado, and nutty quinoa. This easy kale quinoa salad gets tossed with a light lemon basil vinaigrette for the perfect lunch or party side dish with over 13g of plant-based protein! I first wrote this blog post when I was 23 years old. Here’s what

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50+ of Our Best Salad Recipes (creative, flavorful and FUN!) https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/the-best-salad-recipes/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/the-best-salad-recipes/#comments Sat, 06 Jul 2024 16:00:42 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=62066

50+ of Our Best Salad Recipes (creative, flavorful and FUN!)

Over 50 of the best salad recipes that are not only healthy but also creative, flavorful and FUN! From quinoa and pasta salads to kale and broccoli and everything in-between, there’s a delicious, healthy salad recipe for everyone. Enjoy the perfect meal prep lunch or yummy party side dish! We’re celebrating every last bit of

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30 Minute Brown Butter Goat Cheese Grilled Veggie Orzo https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/30-minute-grilled-veggie-orzo/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/30-minute-grilled-veggie-orzo/#comments Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:00:02 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=60022

30 Minute Brown Butter Goat Cheese Grilled Veggie Orzo

Delicious 30 minute grilled vegetable orzo with rich brown butter and creamy goat cheese. This easy and flavorful veggie orzo recipe is the perfect way to use up fresh summer produce! Enjoy as-is or with your favorite proteins for a wonderful weeknight dinner or lunch. A savory summer dish you’re going to LOVE: this 30

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Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese & Hot Honey Vinaigrette https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/grilled-corn-salad/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/grilled-corn-salad/#comments Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:00:46 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=73022

Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese & Hot Honey Vinaigrette

Gorgeous grilled corn salad with creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, and a sweet & spicy hot honey vinaigrette that will knock your socks off. This fresh, easy grilled corn salad comes together in a few simple steps and makes the perfect summer lunch or side dish! Enjoy it on its own or add your favorite

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Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken Sandwiches https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/gochujang-chicken-sandwiches/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/gochujang-chicken-sandwiches/#comments Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:07 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=89213

Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken Sandwiches

Delicious slow cooker gochujang chicken sandwiches packed with sweet and spicy flavor and topped with a fresh, crunchy cucumber jalapeño cabbage slaw. These easy gochujang pulled chicken sandwiches are the perfect “set it and forget it” meal to serve at parties and BBQs with your favorite side dishes! A new way to use gochujang? In

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Healthy Summer Broccoli Salad https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-broccoli-salad/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-broccoli-salad/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:00:44 +0000 http://test.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=32504

Healthy Summer Broccoli Salad

Healthy broccoli salad recipe made with simple ingredients like fresh blueberries, carrots, sweet dried apricots, toasted almonds and crunchy sunflower seeds. This easy, vegan and dairy free broccoli salad is made without mayo, is tossed in a light tahini dressing, and is perfect for summer parties or meal prep! If you happened to grow up

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Sazon Grilled Chicken Thighs https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/sazon-grilled-chicken-thighs/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/sazon-grilled-chicken-thighs/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:00:10 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=45067

Sazon Grilled Chicken Thighs

Flavorful sazon grilled chicken thighs marinated in a homemade sazon seasoning blend and grilled to juicy perfection. This easy grilled chicken thigh recipe is perfect for adding to tacos, salads, bowls and more! Have you ever heard of sazon seasoning? It’s one of my go-to favorite spice blends that my Mom puts on *literally* everything.

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Summer Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/strawberry-spinach-salad/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/strawberry-spinach-salad/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:00:21 +0000 http://test.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=32223

Summer Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado

Gorgeous summer strawberry spinach salad topped with avocado, feta, red onion, toasted almonds, and pistachios and drizzled with a flavorful strawberry balsamic vinaigrette. The best ever strawberry salad recipe that’s sweet, tangy, crunchy, creamy and the perfect lunch or easy side dish! One of my absolute FAVORITE healthy salads to make during the summer is

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Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto + Goat Cheese https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/street-corn-pasta-salad-with-cilantro-pesto-goat-cheese/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/street-corn-pasta-salad-with-cilantro-pesto-goat-cheese/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000 http://test.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=23584

Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto + Goat Cheese

Delicious vegetarian street corn pasta salad with sweet corn, red bell pepper, avocado, creamy goat cheese, and a super addicting cilantro pesto. This easy corn pasta salad recipe is not only delicious but is also a great way to use up your summer corn. Impress your friends and family with the best pasta salad ever! 

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Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas with Jalapeño Tzatziki https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/herby-chicken-meatball-pitas/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/herby-chicken-meatball-pitas/#comments Sun, 09 Jun 2024 09:00:36 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=89111

Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas with Jalapeño Tzatziki

Absolutely delicious herby chicken meatball pitas piled high with flavorful, protein-packed chicken meatballs, fresh veggies, and a creamy homemade jalapeño tzatziki sauce. This easy, nourishing dinner comes together in 30 minutes and is the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and fresh. Um, HELLO. Have you seen a more vibrant meal? I mean, it’s always my

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Crazy Good Street Corn Chicken Tacos https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/street-corn-chicken-tacos/ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/street-corn-chicken-tacos/#comments Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:00:22 +0000 https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/?p=45239

Crazy Good Street Corn Chicken Tacos

Incredible street corn chicken tacos made with flavorful sazon grilled chicken, seasoned grilled corn, fresh avocado salsa and an addicting jalapeño lime cashew sauce. These delicious grilled street corn chicken tacos are the perfect summer recipe the whole family will love! So I started getting real obsessed with tacos a few summers ago. Fish tacos,

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