Lunch Recipes

Don’t forget about lunch! We know you need tasty, easy lunches to get you through your day—whether you’re at work, school, or home. Browse pasta salads, quick soups, and sandwiches galore!

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Close Up: Plate of Kai Jeow (Thai Omelet) with Cucumber Slices, Romaine Leaves, Rice, and a Small Bowl of Sriracha

Kai Jeow (Thai Omelet)

Peeled and sliced Instant pot hard boiled eggs on a plate

Instant Pot Easy-Peel Hard Boiled Eggs

Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad with Corn, Tortilla Chips, and Cojita

Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing

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spanish tortilla

Tortilla Española (Spanish Tortilla)

Tortellini Salad

Tortellini Salad

Bowls of Mercimek Corbasi (Turkish Lentil Soup) Topped with Greek Yogurt, Croutons, Pul Bibir Butter, and Parsley, and Next to It, a Small Bowl of Parsley, Slices of Bread, and Two Spoons

Mercimek Çorbası (Turkish Lentil Soup)

Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs and Tomatoes) in a Pot with a Spoon, Surrounded by Some Slices of Bread and a Plate

Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs and Tomatoes)

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes Topped with Sour Cream

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

Large Bowl of Cheese, Peppers, Salami, Olives, Chickpeas, and Lettuce for Italian Chopped Salad

Classic Chopped Italian Salad

Chicken Caesar Wraps Cut in Half on a Plate with a Small Bowl of Dressing

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Motta Porrichu (Spicy Coconut Ginger Omelette) with Rice and Peppers

Motta Porrichu (Spicy Coconut Ginger Omelette)

Old Bay Shrimp Rolls on a Plate with Lemon Wedges

Old Bay Shrimp Rolls

Buckwheat Crepes with Egg, Ham, Cheese, and Asparagus and a Side Salad on a Plate

Buckwheat Crepes with Egg, Ham, Cheese, and Asparagus

Classic Kimbap on a Wooden Plaque

Classic Kimbap (Korean Seaweed Rice Roll)

Jibarito Sandwich on Napkin on a Plate

Jibarito Sandwich

Potato Knishes on a Plate with a Bowl of Mustard

Farro, Mushroom, and Egg Grain Bowl with a Utensil

Farro, Mushroom, and Egg Grain Bowls

Bowl of Simple Summer Tomato Salad with a Serving Spoon

Simple Summer Tomato Salad

Chocolate and regular nut-free crispy treats.

Sunflower Butter Crispy Treats

Overhead view of roasted cabbage steaks on a baking sheet.

Roasted Cabbage Steaks with Garlic Breadcrumbs

A bowl of blended coconut and carrot soup with savory cumin oil on a white background.

Coconut Carrot Soup with Cumin Oil

11 Easy, Not-Sad Take to Work Lunch Recipes

11 Easy, Not-Sad Take to Work Lunch Recipes

BLT Wraps on a Plate with Chips

Bowl of Quick and Easy Sesame Peanut Noodles

Sesame Peanut Noodles

Two Pieces of Whipped Ricotta Toast Topped with Lemon-Thyme Honey Next to a Bowl of More Honey

Easy Whipped Ricotta Toast

Easy Pork Bánh Mì Surrounded by Slices of Cucumbers and Jalapenos and a Bowl of Mayo

Easy Pork Bánh Mì

Pepperoni Rolls on a Plate with Bowl of Marinara in Background

Pepperoni Rolls

A Plate with Quarters of a Classic Muffuletta Sandwich Made with Cold Cuts, Cheese, and Olives

Classic Muffuletta

Corn and Ricotta Bruschetta

Corn and Ricotta Bruschetta

Sesame Soba Noodles in a Bowl Garnished with Spring Onions Next to Plate with Spring Onions and Seasoning and Another Plate with Slices of Radish

Sesame Soba Noodles

Tamagoyaki Cut into Pieces on Plate

Plantain Frittata with a Serving Cut Out in Cast Iron Skillet Surrounded by Rosemary and Kitchen Towel

Plantain Frittata

Bowl of Fried Polenta Panzanella with Tomato, Basil, and Burrata with a Drink on a Table

Fried Polenta Panzanella with Tomato, Basil, and Burrata

Kuku Sabzi on platter with yogurt dip.

Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)

Tteokbokki on white platter.

Tteokbokki (Spicy Korean Rice Cakes)

Oysters on the grill to show how to grill oysters.

Grilled Oysters with Spicy Miso Butter

Side view of lobster and corn salad with a tarragon vinaigrette.

Lobster and Grilled Corn Panzanella

Overhead view of a bowl of Halloumi saganaki: pan-seared Greek cheese with pomegranates and figs.

Halloumi Saganaki

Easy Lunch Recipes Ready In 20 Minutes or Less

Lunch Recipes Ready in 20 Minutes or Less

Asparagus Tart with Goat Cheese and Lemon cut into slices.

Easy Asparagus Tart with Goat Cheese

Savory Vegetable Tart with carrots and chevre cheese.

Easy Vegetable Tart with Carrots, Fennel and Chèvre

Mexican Enfrijoladas topped with avocado and cotija.

Enfrijoladas with Black Beans, Avocado and Cotija

A classic New Jersey Italian Hot Dog

New Jersey Italian Hot Dog

Broccoli Cheddar Bites

Broccoli Cheddar Egg Bites

Two Halves of a Chopped Cheese Sandwich on a Plate

Plate with Chicken Shawarma Pita Pockets

Chicken Shawarma

Cheesy Pull with Hawaiian Roll Sliders with Meat Sauce and Parm

Hawaiian Roll Sliders with Meat Sauce and Parm

Closeup of a Chickpea Panini

Chickpea Panini

Loaded Veggie Sandwiches Stacked on a Cutting Board

Loaded Veggie Sandwich

Sabich Sandwiches on a Wooden Plank Next to a Bowl of Tahini

Homemade Sabich

Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches on a Cutting Board with a Knife

Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

A white plate with zucchini, pepper, and onion tartines with goat cheese

Open-Faced Grilled Vegetable Tartines

Fish Po' Boy

Nashville hot chicken sandwich with pickles and served on a plate.

Nashville Hot Chicken

Homemade Philly Cheesesteak on a plate with a tall beer behind it.

Philly Cheesesteak

Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich

Kentucky Hot Brown

Fish Sandwiches with Avocado Mayo

Crispy Baked Fish Sandwiches with Avocado Mayo and Pickled Onion

BBQ Beef Sandwich

Braised BBQ Beef Sandwich

Grilled cheese sandwiches cut in half and stacked ontop of each other. Alternating with orange and white cheese with a bowl of tomato soup in the background.

How to Make a Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Two halves of a traditional cuban sandwich are resting on parchment paper and a wooden cutting board. Ridged potato chips and a pickle are in the background.

Cuban Sandwich (Cubano)

Chicken Salad with celery and bell pepper in a serving bowl

Classic Chicken Salad

Grilled burger on a plate with cheese, onions, and tomatoes

How to Grill the Best Burgers

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