Need Lunch Ideas? This Easy-To-Prep Bowl Covers All Your Nutritional Bases

I'm not typically the kind of guy who can eat the same thing every day, but I'd happily take down this bowl Monday through Friday.

Scarfably sweet, thanks to sweet potato, pear, and a balsamic dressing, the bowl features nutritional superstar quinoa, hearty kale, and store-bought rotisserie chicken—the same underappreciated product that my mum leaned on.

Serves 4 to 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cost: $$$

Cook Time: 45 minutes

2. Meanwhile, combine the balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup of the oil, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small food processor. Give it a blitz, and with the processor still running, drizzle in another ¼ cup of olive oil and then half the cold water.

3. Toast the walnuts in a large, dry, heavy skillet over medium heat, tossing often, until they smell super nutty and turn a shade or so darker, 1 to 2 minutes. Chop roughly. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers. Add the chicken along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until hot through and a little crispy at the edges, 2 to 3 minutes.