12 Mouthwatering, Make-Ahead Lunch Ideas

This tuna salad is anything but boring! Italian salad dressing adds zip, while pineapple adds sweetness.

• See Twisted Tuna Salad recipe

Here's a new way to enjoy a classic lunch salad: Combine the ingredients in an easy-to-tote wrap.

• See All Wrapped Up Chef Salad recipe

This zippy pasta recipe is ideal for when you need a comforting lunch -- and it takes just five ingredients to make.

• See Hot & Saucy Tortellini recipe

Fresh basil and Parmesan cheese give this creamy chicken salad Italian flair. It's terrific on toasted wheat bread.

• See Parmesan Chicken Salad Sandwiches recipe

Here's a great idea for leftover pot roast. Simply combine it with spinach, carrots, peanuts, and Asian dressing for a flavorful lunch.

• See Thai-Style Beef Salad recipe

This hearty chili gets a kick from cumin. Cilantro and lime juice brighten it up. Top the chili with corn chips, cheese, and salsa at lunchtime.

• See Chili with Chicken and Hominy recipe

This restaurant favorite is ideal for lunchtime and a cinch to recreate at home. Combine chopped chicken with green pepper, cabbage, and an Asian dressing, and then spoon into lettuce leaves when it's time to eat!

• See Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps recipe

This creamy pasta dish is colorful, comforting, and reheats in a snap.

• See Rotini with Ham recipe

Hummus and yogurt are healthy alternatives to mayo in this easy chicken wrap.

• See Chicken & Hummus Wraps recipe

This pasta salad recipe boasts all your favorite flavors of an antipasto platter: olives, salami, cheese, roasted red peppers, and artichokes.

• See Antipasto Tortellini Salad recipe

Whipped cream cheese, carrot, and dried cherries are a delicious combination in this easy lunch wrap.

• See Carrot, Fruit and Turkey Sandwich Rolls recipe

Honey, nectarines, and strawberries give this light pasta salad delightful sweetness.

• See Turkey & Fruit Pasta Salad recipe