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Lunch Recipes

Looking for a quick lunch recipe that’s healthy and wholesome? Look no further!

Whether you’re looking for a yummy sandwich, like a leek and gruyere grilled cheese, a quick and easy vegetable frittata, or just want a simple english muffin with smoked salmon, cream cheese, and capers, here are some fast lunch recipe ideas that will help you get through the midday slump.

  • Two salmon cakes on a white plate with a lemon wedge and a salad.

    Salmon Patties (aka Salmon Cakes or Croquettes)

  • A slice of a frittata on a white plate with a fork.

    Summer Vegetable Frittata

  • An overhead photo of a bowl of carrot ginger soup garnished with fresh basil.

    Carrot Ginger Soup (served cold or hot)

  • Overhead photo of a smoked salmon english muffin with cream cheese, capers, tomatoes, and red onion

    Smoked Salmon English Muffins

  • A platter of panzanella, or Italian Bread Salad, with a fork and spoon.

    Panzanella (Italian Bread and Tomato Salad)

  • An asparagus tart made with puff pastry on a baking sheet on parchment paper.

    Puff Pastry Asparagus Tart

  • Cucumber and tomato salad with feta cheese in a bowl with a spoon next to it.

    Cucumber Tomato Salad with Feta

  • A close up photograph of Italian tortellini salad with shredded chicken and zucchini and a spoon.

    Italian Tortellini Salad with Chicken and Zucchini

  • Apricot Dill Chicken Salad with Sunflower Seeds in a bowl with a spoon.

    Apricot Chicken Salad with Dill and Sunflower Seeds

  • Square photo of bacon and swiss chard quiche.

    Bacon and Swiss Chard Quiche

  • A piece of avocado toast with a bite taken out.

    Three Steps to make the BEST Avocado Toast

  • Overhead photo of a plate of olive oil scrambled eggs with feta and tomatoes.

    Olive Oil Scrambled Eggs with Feta and Tomatoes

  • A white bowl with beet salad with cucumbers, feta, and dill.

    Beet Salad with Feta, Cucumbers, and Dill

  • Close up photo of a bowl of broccoli salad with apples, walnuts, and cranberries.

    Broccoli Salad with Apples, Walnuts, and Cranberries

  • Tex Mex Tuna Melts are such a fun twist on a classic! Corn, bell peppers, jalapeño, cilantro, and onion are mixed in tuna, spread on bread, and topped with Mexican cheese, then baked until melty. Such an easy weeknight dinner recipe!

    Tex Mex Tuna Melts

  • This Deconstructed Wedge Salad recipe has all the classic, refreshing flavor without the need for a knife! Chopped iceberg lettuce is drizzled with homemade blue cheese dressing and topped with crunchy bacon, green onions, and fresh tomatoes.

    Deconstructed Wedge Salad with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

  • These Turkey Roll-Ups are spread with yummy, veggie-packed Zucchini Butter instead of mayo for an easy meal-prep sandwich for lunches all week long! Great for back-to-school and super kid friendly. Use any leftover zucchini butter in an omelette, as a dip, or to stuff chicken breasts.

    Zucchini Butter and Turkey Roll-Ups

  • Served cold, this refreshing Mango Quinoa Salad is the perfect sweet/spicy balance, with jalapeños, cilantro, onion, and tomatoes. Make this vegan recipe ahead of time and serve straight out of the fridge! It's amazing paired with a spicy protein, like blackened tilapia or jerk chicken.

    Mango Quinoa Salad

  • This fast and easy Caprese Pasta Salad recipe is coated in a light, creamy balsamic and olive oil dressing. A great vegetarian weeknight dinner, or add grilled chicken to make it more hearty.

    Caprese Pasta Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing

  • These Breakfast BLTs with Spicy Mayo and Arugula are piled high with thick-cut bacon and a perfectly fried egg! Bake the bacon in the oven to easily make these for a crowd.

    Breakfast BLTs with Spicy Mayo and Arugula

  • This crustless ham and zucchini quiche recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham  and feed a crowd easily! It can be served at room temperature so you can easily make it ahead of time.

    Crustless Ham and Zucchini Quiche

  • This Feta and Sun Dried Tomato Tart recipe is the perfect vegetarian appetizer or light meal. It's easy to make using filo (phyllo) dough, or even puff pastry. 

    Feta and Sun Dried Tomato Tart

  • Square photo of creamy lemony pasta salad with spring vegetables with a spoon in it.

    20-Minute Creamy Lemony Vegetable Pasta Salad

  • Square photo of corned beef hash on a plate with a fork and a fried egg on top.

    Corned Beef Hash

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