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Overhead view of a bowl containing brown rice topped with seasoned chicken pieces, diced tomatoes, and cucumber slices, perfect for Healthy Summer Lunch Ideas.

Healthy Summer Lunch Ideas

Lighter lunches make afternoons feel more balanced and productive. This recipe is a simple, light meal for warm weather.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Small pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Grilled chicken
  • 1/2 cup Brown rice Cooked
  • 1/2 cup Tomatoes Diced
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber Diced
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 serving Lemon juice To taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the brown rice according to package directions.
  • Grill the chicken until fully cooked.
  • Combine the cooked rice, grilled chicken, tomatoes, and cucumber in a bowl.
  • Drizzle the mixture with olive oil and lemon juice.
  • Serve the lunch in a clean bowl, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

This recipe is from Hanna Foster, Adaptation Specialist at Recipes by Betty.
Keyword healthy summer lunch ideas, light chicken lunch, summer healthy meal