You Can Make A Healthy, Protein-Packed Lunch In 5 Minutes

by | Jan 29, 2025 | Recipes

Yes, five minutes. That’s all it takes to whip up this nutritious, no-cook lunch – faster than scrolling through your favourite food app and deciding on a takeaway. This recipe has only nine ingredients and ticks all the boxes for a flavourful, fuss-free desk meal.

What’s more, salmon brings a hefty dose of omega-3 fatty acids, essential for brain and heart health. It’s also loaded with B vitamins to keep your energy levels up and supports your immune system thanks to naturally occurring healthy bacteria (found in fresh or smoked varieties). Let’s dig in!

Salmon Salad Tartines on a pink background

No-Cook Salmon Salad Tartines

Kristina Kurek
A quick, fresh and nutritious lunch in just five minutes. Crisp greens, juicy tomatoes and flaky salmon come together on a hearty slice of bread for a light yet satisfying meal. No cooking required!
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can salmon drained
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  • Kosher salt
  • 55 g green beans
  • 2 scallions 1 finely chopped, 1 thinly sliced
  • ½ cup baby arugula chopped
  • 4 slices rye bread toasted
  • Tomato slices for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine salmon with olive oil, white wine vinegar and pinch salt. Toss with green beans and chopped scallion, then fold in arugula. 
  • Top toasts with sliced tomato and salmon salad. Sprinkle with scallions.  

Easy lunch ideas to try this week:

This article by Kristina Kurek was originally published on Women’s Health US.

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