A Garden Fresh Lunch (v)

I started a new job today - yeah! I don't want to get into the expensive and unhealthy habit of fast food or microwave meals so I have to come up with meal ideas that will transport well, fill me up and give me energy to finish off the work day, but also be tasty and bring a smile to my face in order to re-energize my spirit as well as my body. Having just made a trip to the garden after work this evening I made a quick meal that will fit the bill for tomorrow's lunch.

Steamed Beet Greens with Tomato Vinaigrette, a side of garden fresh cherry tomatoes, and a hunk of store bought focaccia bread. (I don't know if the bread is vegan or not, but the rest is.)

Chickpea, Tomato, Kalmata & Feta Salad (gf, v)

I fell in love with this salad back in undergrad, when feta cheese was still exotic and super expensive to me. I discovered it in the very first issue of Everyday Food. Over the years I've modified the recipe slightly, but the essence is still there. This makes a great fast lunch you can throw together and keep in the fridge or eat straight away.