5 Quick and Delicious Lunch Ideas
In today’s fast-paced world, everyone needs quick, nutritious, and delicious lunch ideas to fuel your body and prevent an afternoon slump. Whether you’re juggling work, kids, or housework, these five lunch recipes are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Packed with flavor and essential nutrients, these dishes will help you stay energized through the second half of your day.
Let’s dive in!
Blueberry Chicken Salad
Gluten-Free; Nut-Free Option
This refreshing salad combines the sweetness of blueberries with the savory taste of chicken. While great any time of the year, it’s the perfect summer lunch. This recipe makes 5 servings making it the perfect recipe to feed the whole family quickly, or to have leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch.
Check out my blog post for the full Blueberry Chicken Salad recipe.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Mayo
- Celery
- Blueberries
- Green Onions
- Garlic
- Salt and Pepper
- Slivered Almonds
Directions
Add everything to a bowl and mix until fully combined.
Macronutrient Information
Calories: 130
Protein: 18.4 g
Carbohydrates: 4.9 g
Fat: 3.7 g
Adult Lunchables
Gluten-Free Option; Dairy-Free Option; Nut-free Option (adjust to your needs)
My adult lunchables are a nutritious twist on your childhood favorite and are perfect for meal prep or on-the-go lunches.
Ingredients
- Pick your protein – My Delicious Dill Pickle Chicken Salad is the perfect protein for this, otherwise rotisserie chicken, tuna, hard-boiled eggs, or cottage cheese work great too!
- A veggie – I like cucumbers, peppers, or carrots
- A fruit – such as apples, berries, or oranges
- Extras – crackers, cheese, nuts, avocado, hummus, protein balls
Directions
Add everything to a food storage container and your lunch is ready to go!
Egg Roll Bowl
Gluten-Free; Dairy-Free; Nut-Free Option
Enjoy the flavors and ease of take-out right at home. This deconstructed version of an egg roll is quick to make, satisfying your take-out cravings but even more nutritious. This is also a one-pan meal, so you won’t have a bunch of dishes to wash after.
Check out my blog for the full One Skillet Egg Roll Bowl recipe.
Ingredients
- Ground pork
- Coleslaw
- Onion
- Garlic
- Coconut aminos (healthier alternative for soy sauce)
- Sesame oil
- Rice vinegar
- Ginger
- Avocado oil
- Salt and pepper
Directions
- Add ground pork to a large skillet and cook over medium heat.
- Add onion to the skillet and cook until meat is no longer pink, and onions are translucent.
- Add coconut aminos, garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and salt/pepper in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
- Add coconut amino mixture and coleslaw to the skillet. Cook until the slaw is crisp, yet tender.
- Remove from heat and place in glass food storage containers to have for lunches during the week.
Macronutrient Information
Calories: 428
Protein: 24.6 g
Carbohydrates: 21.5 g
Fat: 26.3 g
Mason Jar Chopped Greek Salad
Gluten-Free; Dairy-Free; Nut-Free
This mason jar salad is perfect for meal prep. You can make it the night before, store it in the fridge, and grab it on your way out of the door for a quick, healthy lunch, bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup diced Roma tomato
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups salad greens
- 2 Tbsp. pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinaigrette
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 tsp. raw honey
Directions
- Gather 2, 32 oz mason jars.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing.
- Add the chopped chicken to the bottom of the mason jar.
- Then add the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, chickpeas, and salad greens to each mason jar.
- Add pumpkin seeds and feta cheese (if desired).
- Place the lid on the mason jar and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To serve, pour salad contents into a large bowl and toss with dressing.
Macronutrient Information
Calories: 549
Protein: 35 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Fat: 33 g
Simple Egg Salad
Gluten-Free; Dairy-Free; Nut-Free
This classic egg salad is simple to make and perfect for a quick, protein-packed lunch. This can easily be served with crackers, veggies, in a wrap, or on top of sourdough.
Ingredients
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 cup avocado-oil based mayo (or swap for plain greek yogurt)
- 2 Tbsp. chopped red bell peppers
- 1 Tbsp. green onions
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp. paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Season with spices to taste.
- This makes enough for 2 servings and holds well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Macronutrient Information
Calories: 464
Protein: 18.8 g
Carbohydrates: 25.5 g
Fat: 33.2 g
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