Fast and Easy Low Carb Lunch

School is getting ready to start here in our area. So that means my schedule is changing. As an adjunct instructor at my local community college, I have different classes each semester and this semester I get both early-morning classes and late afternoon ones too. What that means is I need to figure out fast and easy low-carb lunches that I can take with me or quickly prepare so that I can eat a healthy meal before I head out the door.

Eating low-carb means sometimes I have to be a little creative. What I usually find myself doing is using my pantry staples and I craft a meal around that. This week I headed to the deli and grabbed some fresh deli meats as well as their delicious rotisserie chicken salad.

So using my basics that I keep in my house, I crafted a quick and easy lunch that I can eat on the run or throw in a bag to take with me.

Fast and Easy Low Carb Lunch

For lunch the other day, I chose some off the bone sliced ham, some sliced deli roast beef, 2 tablespoons of the chicken salad, 2 ounces of cheddar cheese, and 1 ounce of walnuts. This meal covers a lot of the basics – high-protein, a bit of dairy, and a bit of healthy fats. Plus, it’s was easy to enjoy and it’s very filling too.

I love using the staples in my pantry that allow me to create fast meals on the go. Eating low-carb does not have to be difficult. You just need to change your mindset a bit and realize that a meal can consist of bits and pieces yet still be filling and satisfying.

What is your favorite go-to low carb lunch?