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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.

  • This Leek and Gruyere Grilled Cheese recipe is rich and buttery. Every bite is infused with perfectly melted cheese and that subtle, savory, onion flavor leeks are known for. The perfect easy weeknight dinner with a simple salad or light soup!

    Leek and Gruyere Grilled Cheese

  • This Winter Minestrone Soup is packed with seasonal root vegetables like potatoes, parsnips, cabbage, and kale, as well as healthy quinoa and beans. Topped with plenty of extra-virgin olive oil and parmesan cheese, it's a delicious, hearty recipe to keep you warm this winter! Stovetop, Slow Cooker, and Instant Pot friendly.

    Winter Minestrone Soup with Root Vegetables and Quinoa (Instant Pot + Slow Cooker Optional)

  • This delicious Winter Citrus Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette is packed with seasonal Mandarin oranges and grapefruit. It's tossed with thinly sliced mushrooms, toasted almonds, and a versatile red wine vinaigrette, and is a great recipe for meal prepping!

    Winter Citrus Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

  • These ham, apple, and swiss panini are the perfect fall sandwich! Use up leftover ham from the holidays and take advantage of the crisp apples the season has to offer.

    Ham, Apple, and Swiss Panini

  • These are the ULTIMATE vegetarian pita sandwiches (vegan optional), piled high with hummus, tabbouleh, dill yogurt sauce, pickled veggies, greens, and tomatoes. Make in advance for lunch all week! #mealprep #vegetarian #sandwiches

    The Ultimate Vegetarian Pita Sandwich

  • This lighter version of Cobb Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing is PACKED with flavor. It's a healthy and hearty gluten-free recipe, and it won't weigh you down.

    Lightened-Up Cobb Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

  • Refreshing, hearty, and healthy, this Barley and Lentil Salad is the perfect vegan side dish or light meal. It's dressed with a delicious and tangy fresh dill vinaigrette, and it's SO inexpensive and easy to make!

    Barley and Lentil Salad with Fresh Dill Vinaigrette

  • Square photo of close up overhead view of a Greek pasta salad with arugula, white beans, tomatoes, and herb vinaigrette.

    Greek Pasta Salad with Herb Vinaigrette

  • Square photo of a mediterranean chickpea orzo salad on a white plate with a fork alongside, with olives, vegetables, and herbs in the salad.

    Mediterranean Chickpea and Orzo Salad

  • These Mushroom and Cheddar Omelettes are the perfect low-carb, healthy, fast meal to make any time of the day! This vegetarian recipe takes only ten minutes to throw together.

    Mushroom and Cheddar Omelettes

  • Mini spinach feta pies in a muffin pan.

    Mini Spinach Feta Pies (Spanakopita)

  • This healthy Roasted Beet Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette is the perfect thing to enjoy year round or as a colorful side for the holidays. Packed with goat cheese and candied walnuts, the ingredients combine to make the most perfect salad combination EVER! | www.bowlofdelicious.com

    Roasted Beet Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette

  • This is the perfect recipe to use up your leftover turkey from Thanksgiving! Turkey salad with cranberries and walnuts make up this creamy, cold, and light salad. Chicken can easily be substituted for turkey. | www.bowlofdelicious.com

    Turkey Salad with Cranberries and Walnuts

  • This Creamy Tomato and Spinach Soup is so simple, and decadent tasting, and it's packed with healthy spinach, carrots, and tomatoes!

    Creamy Tomato and Spinach Soup

  • Healthy, easy, and DELICIOUS- this one pot chicken tortilla soup has a spicy kick and tastes super fresh. Make a double batch and freeze one!

    Quick and Easy One-Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

  • Salmon, Goat Cheese, and Arugula Salad with Creamy Lemon Garlic Dressing! Use up cold leftover salmon in this simple, easy salad. The dressing is AMAZING, and has a secret ingredient that helps emulsify it and add a creamy texture with no dairy!

    Salmon, Goat Cheese, and Arugula Salad with Creamy Lemon Garlic Dressing

  • AVOCADO TOAST IS AMAZING!!! This version has spicy and smoky chorizo on top, and is seasoned with fresh lime juice, garlic, and cilantro. Good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and only takes FIVE MINUTES to make!

    Avocado and Chorizo Toast

  • A five minute, five ingredient cucumber salad BURSTING with sweet, tangy, umami flavor. Paleo, healthy, and low carb!

    Sesame Cucumber Spiralized Salad

  • With only six ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep, this quiche is the ultimate easy (and GORGEOUS!) meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

    Easy Zucchini Quiche

  • Two Ingredient Pesto Baked Chicken Breasts

    Two Ingredient Pesto Baked Chicken Breasts

  • Paleo Tuna Croquettes with Lemon Dill Aioli

    Paleo Tuna Croquettes with Lemon Dill Aioli

  • Olive oil and red wine vinegar are used in place of mayo and mustard with fresh oregano in this Greek Deviled Egg recipe. Paleo and Whole30 compliant!

    Greek Deviled Eggs

  • A bowl of fiesta chicken salad made with avocados and bell peppers

    Fiesta Avocado Chicken Salad (No Mayo/Dairy Free)

  • Green Machine Zucchini and Spinach Frittata

    Green Machine Zucchini and Spinach Frittata

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