20 Healthy Meal Prep Ideas That Aren't Salad

This may be controversial to some, but I believe salads are a side dish, not a main entrée. They may be healthy and easy to throw together, but salads never seem to fill me up for more than an hour or two. Then I’m ravenous again and have to scavenge my pantry for a (likely unhealthy) snack to tide me over before the next meal. So when I’m looking for healthy meal prep ideas I can make ahead for the week, salads are an immediate no from me. I’d much rather eat something hearty and filling—that still packs in plenty of veggies and nutrients—instead of soggy, insubstantial greens.

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If you’re similarly opposed to salads but still looking for healthy meal prep ideas, I’ve got you covered. There are so many delicious alternatives to salad that are equally nutritious, and I’ve rounded up a bunch of ideas below. Each of these recipes is packed with veggies, lean protein, and nutrients—without relying on greens that will turn soggy within a matter of hours.

1. Mediterranean Vegan Meal Prep Bowls

2. Rainbow Peanut Noodle Bowls

Peanut Noodle Bowls | Healthy Meal Prep Ideas — *Source: Gimme Some Oven*

3. Stuffed Zucchini Boats

meal prep stuffed zucchini boats — *Source: Love & Lemons*

4. Chicken Egg Roll in a Bowl

5. Chickpea Shawarma Wraps

Chickpea Shawarma Wraps | Healthy Meal Prep Ideas — *Source: Love and Lemons*

6. Shrimp Teriyaki Zucchini Noodles Meal-Prep

7. Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed Peppers | Healthy Meal Prep Ideas — *Source: The Cookie Rookie*

8. Salmon Quinoa Bowls

Salmon Quinoa Bowls | Healthy Meal Prep Ideas — *Source: The College Housewife*

9. Meal Prep Greek Chicken Bowls

greek chicken bowls for meal prep — *Source: Eat the Grains*

10. Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala | Healthy Meal Prep Ideas — *Source: Ambitious Kitchen*

11. Thai Chicken Buddha Bowls

12. Minestrone Soup

healthy minestrone soup for meal prep — *Source: Ambitious Kitchen*

13. Chicken Teriyaki Over Coconut Rice

14. Turkey Taco Meal Prep Bowls

15. Honey Sriracha Glazed Meatballs

Meal Prep Honey Sriracha Glazed Meatballs — *Source: Eat Yourself Skinny*

16. Lemon Roasted Salmon with Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli

17. Zucchini Noodles with Turkey Meatballs

18. Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Chicken Lettuce Wraps | Healthy Meal Prep Ideas — *Source: Dinner at the Zoo*

19. Chicken Shawarma and Sweet Potato Fry Bowls

20. Tacos with Mango Lime Salsa

Tacos with Mango Lime Salsa | Healthy Meal Prep Ideas — *Source: Paleo Gluten Free*

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20 Healthy Meal Prep Recipes for People Who Hate Salad