Vegan Lunch Bowls with Creamy Italian Dressing

Name: Vegan Lunch Bowls with Creamy Italian Dressing
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups dry quinoa (, rinsed well); 1 pound leafy greens (, such as arugula, spinach, or romaine); 1 large cucumber (, chopped); 1 pint cherry tomatoes (, sliced in half); Green onions (, chopped, for garnish); Cooked beans ((optional)); ½ cup raw tahini; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon raw apple cider vinegar; 3 to 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ cup water ((plus 1-2 tablespoons to thin))

Instructions

Prep:30min

Lunch is admittedly the hardest meal of the day for me, because I don't want to take much time to assemble something in the middle of the day. That's why I've rounded up some of my easier lunch ideas (all vegan!) to help. Whether you like to customize a quinoa bowl with toppings each day, or you can grab something you can straight from the fridge, I've got you covered.

Updated at: Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:18:05 GMT