Lunch is the main meal of the day to keep you full for longer. Here I share some easy lunch ideas that are great for the week and busy days.
These healthy lunch recipes are quick to prepare with a few simple ingredients and ready in just 30 minutes or less at home.
From vegetarian lunch, salmon bowls, chicken recipes, vegan lunch to high protein lunch, high protein salad and many more easy make ahead lunches are here to enjoy.
Choose your best ever easy lunch ideas and cheers!
21. Salmon Burrito Bowl
These salmon burrito bowls are healthy, flavourful, quick to make dinner or lunch that’s perfect for meal prep.
This bowl is made with homemade cilantro lime rice, black beans, pico de gallo, crispy marinated salmon, and a simple cilantro vinaigrette.
Suggested: High Protein Salads
20. Healthy Greek Chicken Bowls
Greek chicken bowls are healthy, low carb and made with juicy chicken marinated in a harmony of lemon juice, garlic powder, and a medley of fresh herbs.
You can serve it with crunchy cucumber salad, kalamata olives and dollops of creamy tzatziki or fluffy rice or cauliflower rice. Great dish for lunch meal prep for the whole family.
Also try these healthy low calorie chicken recipes for dinner!
19. Buffalo Chickpea Wraps
Love eating healthy wraps for a busy day lunch? Let’s make these delicious vegetarian buffalo chickpea wraps that are packed with protein and tangy buffalo flavors.
So easy to make at home for lunch meal prep and you can make the chickpea salad ahead of time.
18. Vegetable Lo Mein
This quick and easy 20 minute vegetable lo mein recipe is one of the best healthy lunch ideas that you will love.
This can be great for a vegan dinner idea for two or family.
17. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato
Love pasta? Try this chicken pasta salad recipe for lunch.
This is packed with tomatoes, avocado, fresh basil, with protein and veggies. Perfect healthy meal for busy days.
Related: High Protein Vegetarian Recipes
16. Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta With Spinach
For go to meal, this lemon garlic shrimp pasta is the ultimate delicious lunch for you.
This is simple to prepare with a few simple ingredients and is ready in just a few minutes.
15. BBQ Ranch Chickpea Quinoa Bowls
Ranch chickpea quinoa bowls are loaded with delicious healthy bbq glazed chickpeas, roasted corn, pickles red onions, cheddar cheese and quinoa with a healthy yogurt ranch dressing.
This is a perfect vegetarian, gluten free, make ahead healthy lunch that everyone will love.
14. Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Marry me chicken pasta is such an amazing meal prep for busy work schedule days.
This is ready in just 45 minutes and serves with any dressing whatever you like.
13. Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Stew
Slow cooker Tuscan chicken stew is easy to make with a few simple kitchen staples and comes together in just a few minutes.
These healthy crockpot recipes are one of the best easy lunch ideas that give you a ton of flavor in every bite.
12. Sheet Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Veggie Glow Bowls
Sheet Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Veggie Glow Bowls are my all-time favourite healthy meal prep recipe that makes me full for a longer time.
Serve this recipe with a rainbow of veggies, hearty quinoa, and a creamy, spicy green feta sauce.
11. Noodle Salad with Rainbow Veggies
Noodle Salad with Rainbow Veggies recipe is so tasty, delicious, quick to make, with refreshing vegetables and crispy tempeh nuggets and delicious peanut sauce.
Suggested: Healthy Zucchini Recipes
10. Vegan Sweet Potato Quesadillas
These sweet potato and black bean vegan quesadillas are made with hearty, filling, and packed with flavor. The ultimate easy lunch meal prep idea for busy days.
9. Avocado Pesto Pasta
Love avocado and pasta both? Then make this delicious avocado pesto pasta at home in just 15 minutes for a quick plant based dinner the whole family will love.
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8. Air Fryer Naan Pizza
For busy and lazy or party days, this Air Fryer Naan Pizza is the best meal for lunch.
Adding any favourite topping you like makes this recipe so delicious and great for a snack, appetizer or main dish.
7. Sheet Pan Sausage and Sweet Potatoes with Honey Garlic Sauce
Sheet Pan Sausage and Sweet Potatoes recipe is the best ever healthy lunch meal prep or weeknight dinner for the whole family.
6. One Pot Creamy Lemon Broccoli Pasta
This one pot Creamy Lemon Broccoli Pasta is delicious, easy to make, made with only 6 ingredients, and comes together in just a few minutes.
This is rich, creamy sauce with vegan parmesan and cashew cream and best ever lunch for crazy day.
5. Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
Need a quick break from a busy schedule? Let’s try this Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich.
This is loaded with roasted red peppers, cucumber, tomato, avocado, hummus and basil that everyone will love.
4. Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps are so healthy, light, and quick dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner.
This is the ultimate recipe with full of flavor and topped with peanuts, green onion, and sriracha for extra heat.
3. Spicy Cheddar & Apple Fall Veggie Sandwich
This Spicy Cheddar & Apple Veggie Sandwich is the best ever easy fall snack or fall lunch meal to enjoy fall or winter days with your fav sandwich toppings!
2. Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Looking for a healthy salad for a healthy lunch? Make this easy Mediterranean Couscous Salad that is loaded with colorful veggies and feta cheese, tossed with a light and herby dressing.
1. Best Broccoli Salad Recipe (Without Mayo)
Broccoli salad is one of my best easy lunch ideas that makes you full for a long time.
This is packed with crispy broccoli, bacon, onion, dried cranberries, and crunchy sunflower seeds and tossed with a light honey mustard dressing. Yum!