Simple, Packable Picnic Salads
Take it from deli to delicious
I’m always looking for two things: 1) simple, delicious meals that are quick to make, and 2) new salads to eat on toast (or in a pita). Somedays, that’s a simple, chopped salad, but I love riffing on classic deli salads too.
I’ve had a lot of inspiration for this—my mom makes the best tuna salad, and Adi’s mom makes great egg salad with potatoes. In the world of deli salads—that is, salads often made with a heavy hand of mayonnaise—I’m always looking for ways to add more of a refreshing crunch or lightened dressing. Simple swaps (like trading mayo for tahini or adding a squeeze of lemon) make this easy and add extra flavor! Whether you go with a traditional tuna or chickpeas, all these salads are super packable and great for picnicking or office lunch. Level up with a bed of crunchy greens or a side of toast for a satisfying meal.
We spent the weekend poolside, so this top got a lot of use. I LOVE the color, especially for summer.
And while we’re at it, this is my go-to workout shirt for summer. It’s so light and comfortable for everything from boxing to Pilates.
People ask all the time about what knives I use, so the other day I did a quick reference video on Amazon Live to show off my collection. Do you already own any of these? Which is your fave?
I couldn’t share my favorite deli-ish salads without sharing this chopping bowl—it has become a favorite around here! I use it for egg, tuna, potato (etc) salads, but you could also use it for a leafy green salad. And it doubles as a serving bowl.
This green version of the classic lunch salad is packed with extra veggies and has no mayo. I repeat—NO MAYO!
The best of all worlds—finely chopped, crunchy veggies, protein-packed tuna, and creamy avocado.
For all you jammy egg lovers out there, this one’s for you. There’s no mayo here—the yolks double as the dressing.
This vegetarian salad comes together in minutes with mostly pantry ingredients.
Packed with lentils, artichoke hearts, and lots of chopped veg. You’d never know it’s vegan!
