Leftovers have their place, but you shouldn’t have to settle for a sad repeat of last night’s dinner when it comes to lunch. These 9 easy lunches are quick to pull together and packed with fresh flavors. From satisfying grain bowls to clever sandwich upgrades, these recipes are proof that lunch can be easy and exciting.
Grilled Shrimp, Corn, & Avocado Bowl
This Grilled Shrimp, Corn & Avocado Bowl is a quick and flavor-packed meal that makes a perfect summer lunch or light dinner. With juicy grilled shrimp, charred corn, creamy avocado, and a spicy lime mayo, it brings together everything you want in a satisfying bowl.
Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
These Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and satisfying dish made with beef, a tasty soy and chili based sauce, and edamame, served in a lettuce wrap. One of the best things about these Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps is that they’re easy to customize.
Sesame Chicken Cabbage Salad
Sesame Chicken Cabbage Salad is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. This dish combines tender chicken, crunchy cabbage, and a savory homemade sesame dressing that you will love.
Easy Cobb Salad with Penne Pasta
This Cobb Salad Recipe uses pasta instead of lettuce, then it’s piled high with all the delicious cobb salad ingredients we love, like chicken, avocado, and bacon. Unlike the traditional cobb salad this recipe replaces the lettuce with penne pasta.
Greek Salad Bowls
these delicious Greek Salad Bowls that are packed with veggies and marinated lamb with a creamy tzatziki sauce on top. You can load these Greek salad bowls up with any veggies you like and make them a really satisfying lunch or dinner bowl. We’re talking tomatoes, green peppers, and cucumbers.
Pasta with Sausage & Peppers
Pasta with Sausage & Peppers combines sausage, bell peppers, onions, and crushed tomatoes with pasta and seasonings to make a flavorful, quick dish. This is definitely one of our go-to dishes for an easy lunch or dinner. I can be ready to eat in 15 minutes.
Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
This Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad combines tender cubes of chicken with crunchy celery, walnuts and dried cranberries in a creamy mayonnaise based dressing. This is a satisfying lunch that can be served on it’s own, with bread or wrapped in a lettuce leaf. I find it really easy to take to work for lunch. We make a big batch on Sunday and have it all week.
Pizza Stuffed Peppers
Pizza Stuffed Peppers are a great way to enjoy the flavors of a pizza, but on a low-carb pepper instead of a crust. This “pizza” is perfect for a quick lunch or snack. You can choose what toppings you like for your stuffed peppers like pepperoni, ground sausage, and mushrooms.
Spicy Thai Salad
This Spicy Thai Salad recipe, inspired by a beloved salad at Panera Bread, is packed with tender chicken breast, crunchy vegetables, and delightful toppings with a creamy peanut dressing. The grilled chicken breast, marinated in delicious peanut dressing, is incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the fresh veggies bring a refreshing crunch that’s hard to resist. From the crisp romaine lettuce to the purple cabbage and red bell peppers, every bite is bursting with vibrant flavors and textures.
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Angela’s passion for discovering and experimenting with new flavors and recipes is at the heart of her culinary philosophy. Residing in a quaint Oregon town, she finds joy and inspiration in her kitchen. Angela has a lot of expertise in cooking and she eagerly shares her discoveries and unique creations with you.