Lunch recipes Page 3

Lunch recipes built around salads, soups, sandwiches and make-ahead bowls, most ready in 10 to 30 minutes. Cold salads such as Greek orzo, black bean corn, arugula with goat cheese or tuna Niçoise keep well and travel easily, while Southwestern black bean and Mediterranean chickpea meal prep ideas are made for packing several lunches at once.

For warmer meals, look to miso soup, creamy high protein tomato soup or butternut squash soup with Greek yogurt. Cucumber sandwiches, cheesy garlic chicken wraps and crispy chicken sandwiches suit quick handheld lunches, and charcuterie boards or cups work for relaxed gatherings. Check the listed time and serving count first: some dishes make a single portion, others feed a crowd of twelve.

Stone Fruit Caprese with Basil Vinaigrette

Stone Fruit Caprese

4.00 (3 Ratings)

This Stone Fruit Caprese swaps tomatoes for seasonal peaches. This savory stone fruit salad is fresh. Use our budget swap table for fruit options.

Best Picnic Potato Salad: Creamy and Tangy

Best Picnic Potato Salad

4.25 (4 Ratings)

This Best Picnic Potato Salad is a classic. Try this homemade potato salad recipe for your next outing. Includes a serving size calculator. Ready in 2h 40m.

Tangy Macaroni Salad: Creamy and Zesty

Tangy Macaroni Salad: Party-Ready

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Tangy Macaroni Salad with a zesty homemade tangy macaroni salad dressing. Use our budget swap table for ingredients. Ready for your picnic in 2 hours.

Southern Macaroni Salad: Creamy and Tangy

Southern Macaroni Salad

4.00 (1 Rating)

This Southern Macaroni Salad is a crowd-pleaser. This traditional Southern macaroni salad recipe features a budget swap table. Chill and serve in 2.5 hours.

Creamy Potato Salad: Tangy and Rich

Creamy Potato Salad with Sour Cream

5.00 (1 Rating)

This Creamy Potato Salad uses a rich dressing for a classic taste. Our homemade creamy potato salad includes a serving size calculator. Ready in 90 minutes.

Homemade Caesar Salad: Restaurant Style

Homemade Caesar Salad

4.17 (6 Ratings)

This Homemade Caesar Salad offers a restaurant style Caesar salad taste. Use our budget swap table for the homemade Caesar salad dressing. Ready in 20 min.

Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad: Parmesan and Apples

Shredded Sprout Salad

5.00 (1 Rating)

This Shredded Sprout Salad is a fresh side. Try this Shredded Brussel Sprout Salad with Apples and a budget swap table. Ready in 40 minutes for 8 people.

Everyday Green Salad: Crisp and Zesty

Everyday Green Salad

5.00 (2 Ratings)

This Everyday Green Salad is a staple for healthy green salad ideas. Find fresh green salad recipes here, plus a budget swap table. Ready in 10 minutes.

Mixed Herb Salad: Zesty and Crisp

Mixed Herb Salad

4.60 (5 Ratings)

This Mixed Herb Salad is a zesty, crisp side. Try this healthy herb salad with a fresh green herb salad vibe. Includes a budget swap table. Ready in 10 min.

Tuscan Kale Salad: Zesty and Tender

Tuscan Kale Salad

4.60 (5 Ratings)

This Tuscan Kale Salad is bright and zesty. Follow our Homemade Tuscan Kale Salad recipe for a fresh side. Includes a budget swap table. Ready in 20 min.

Classic Caesar Salad: Bold and Creamy

Classic Caesar Salad

4.40 (5 Ratings)

This Classic Caesar Salad uses a homemade Caesar salad dressing for a restaurant style Caesar salad. Check our budget swap table. Ready in 25 minutes.

Rainbow Orzo Salad: Failure-Proof and Fresh

Rainbow Orzo Salad

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Rainbow Orzo Salad is a vibrant, zesty dish. This healthy rainbow orzo salad is perfect for lunch. Includes a common mistakes checklist for perfect pasta.

Easy Couscous Salad: Fresh and Zesty

Easy Couscous Salad

4.33 (3 Ratings)

This Easy Couscous Salad is a refreshing Moroccan Couscous Salad. Try our budget swap table for the best ingredients. Ready in 15 minutes for a quick lunch!

Mediterranean Orzo Salad: Fresh and Healthy

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

4.00 (6 Ratings)

This Mediterranean Orzo Salad is bright and fresh. Follow this Healthy Mediterranean Orzo Salad recipe and common mistakes checklist. Ideal for meal prep!

Lemon Pearl Couscous Salad: Zesty and Fresh

Lemon Pearl Couscous Salad

4.50 (6 Ratings)

This Lemon Pearl Couscous Salad is a zesty, healthy lemon pearl couscous salad. Use our common mistakes checklist for perfect grains. Ready in 25 minutes!

Greek Orzo Salad: Fresh and Zesty

Greek Orzo Salad

4.60 (5 Ratings)

Greek Orzo Salad is a bright, punchy dish. This Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Feta includes a common mistakes checklist for a fresh result. Ready in 24 min!

Cold Pasta Salad: Tangy and Crunchy

Cold Pasta Salad

5.00 (1 Rating)

This Cold Pasta Salad uses a double dressing method for flavor. Try this Easy Pasta Salad with our common mistakes checklist. Ready in 30 minutes!

Summer Pasta Salad: Failure-Proof and Fresh

Summer Pasta Salad

5.00 (2 Ratings)

This Summer Pasta Salad uses a double dressing for flavor. Try this easy summer pasta salad recipe with our common mistakes checklist. Ready in 30 minutes!

Whipped Goat Cheese Dip: Tangy and Airy

Whipped Goat Cheese Dip

4.80 (5 Ratings)

This Whipped Goat Cheese Dip is velvety. Make this homemade whipped goat cheese dip with cream cheese and our common mistakes checklist. Ready in 7 min!

Beltane Wild Herb Salad: Fresh and Foraged

Beltane Wild Herb Salad

5.00 (1 Rating)

This Beltane Wild Herb Salad celebrates spring with fresh flavors. Try this foraged spring salad recipe with our budget swap table. Ready in 15 minutes.

Edible Flower Salad Garnish: Vibrant and Fresh

Edible Flower Salad Garnish

4.17 (6 Ratings)

Create a stunning Edible Flower Salad Garnish using our edible flower salad recipe. Includes a common mistakes checklist to keep petals fresh in 15 minutes.

Goat Cheese Herb Tart: Savory and Crisp

Goat Cheese Herb Tart

4.00 (1 Rating)

This Goat Cheese Herb Tart pairs a crisp puff pastry with a tangy filling. Our savory goat cheese herb tart includes a step-by-step timing guide.

Beltane Dandelion Green Salad: Fresh and Vibrant

Beltane Dandelion Green Salad

3.50 (2 Ratings)

This Beltane Dandelion Green Salad blends bitter greens with honey. Try this fresh spring green recipe with our common mistakes checklist. Ready in 27 min!

Homemade Pita Bread: Fluffy and Pillowy

Homemade Pita Bread Recipe: Fluffy

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Master this homemade pita bread recipe for a fluffy pita bread result. Includes a step-by-step timing guide. Perfect for making homemade pita pockets.

Cucumber Sandwiches: Crisp and Creamy

Cucumber Sandwiches in 20 Minutes

5.00 (1 Rating)

Master Cucumber Sandwiches with our guide. These cucumber tea sandwiches are perfect for high tea. Includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 20 minutes.

Creamy Garlic Shawarma Sauce: Tangy and Bold

Shawarma Sauce Recipe

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Master this shawarma sauce recipe for a creamy garlic shawarma sauce. Includes a common mistakes checklist for a smooth homemade shawarma sauce. Ready in 5 min.