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16 Tasty Lunch Ideas to Power You Through the Day

Published: Sep 9, 2025 by Janelle This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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A good lunch can turn your whole day around. These 16 recipes are easy to make, full of flavor, and satisfying enough to keep you going strong until dinner. From light bites to hearty plates, there’s something here for every craving.

Sesame Salmon Bowl

Sesame Salmon Bowl with cucumber, avocado, sesame seeds, red cabbage, green onions and spring mix in a white bowl.
Sesame Salmon Bowl. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Sesame Salmon Bowls are a delicious and healthy dinner idea. It takes under 15 minutes to make start to finish! The sesame dressing adds tasty nutty flavor to this dish.
Get the Recipe: Sesame Salmon Bowl

Truffle-Mayo Roast Beef Sandwich

Truffle-Mayo Roast Beef Sandwich. Photo credit: From Ice Cream To Steak.

This Truffle-Mayo Roast Beef Sandwich will take your lunch game to the next level with its rich, savory flavors and luxurious touch of truffle. Craving something special for lunch or dinner, this sandwich brings a gourmet touch to your meal.
Get the Recipe: Truffle-Mayo Roast Beef Sandwich

Keto Cauliflower Soup with Bacon

A blue bowl filled with creamy soup, garnished with chopped green onions and bacon bits, placed on a red-patterned cloth.
Keto Cauliflower Sop With Bacon. Photo Credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Keto Cauliflower Soup with Bacon is a rich and creamy soup that's perfect for those cold Winter nights. You can't go wrong with cheese and bacon in a soup!
Get the Recipe: Keto Cauliflower Soup with Bacon

Instant Pot Low Carb Cauliflower Soup Recipe with Bacon and Cheese

Instant Pot Low Carb Cauliflower Soup Recipe with Bacon and Cheese. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Instant Pot Low Carb Cauliflower Soup Recipe with Bacon and Cheese. A super easy and delicious keto cauliflower soup recipe which the entire family will love!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Low Carb Cauliflower Soup Recipe with Bacon and Cheese

Pasta e Fagioli Soup

A pot of pasta e fagioli soup with pasta, beans, carrots, and herbs, stirred with a wooden spoon. Basil garnish on top. A bowl of red pepper flakes nearby.
Pasta e Fagioli Soup. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

If you enjoy the pasta and bean soup at Olive Garden, this copycat version of pasta e fagioli soup is sure to thrill your taste buds.
Get the Recipe: Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Cuban Sandwich Casserole

A piece of Cuban sandwich casserole on a plate with potato chips.
Cuban Sandwich Casserole. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

This layered casserole features all the flavors of a Cuban sandwich! There's ham, roast pork, cheese, mustard, pickles, and more, but in an easy to make, heat and serve casserole! Get your hands on this Cuban Sandwich Casserole today!
Get the Recipe: Cuban Sandwich Casserole

Avocado Tuna Salad

An avocado shell stuffed with avocado tuna salad.
Avocado Tuna Salad. Photo credit: The Honour System.

Try this easy Avocado Tuna Salad recipe for a quick and healthy lunch. We ditch the mayo for creamy avocado in this fresh twist on the classic.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Tuna Salad

Coronation Chicken Salad

A plate of coronation chicken salad.
Coronation Chicken Salad. Photo credit: The Honour System.

This Coronation Chicken Salad recipe is a royally delicious dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a creamy, sweet, and spicy dressing. It’s a coronation fit for your taste buds and is perfect for a light lunch or picnic.
Get the Recipe: Coronation Chicken Salad

Tomato Basil Bisque

Two black bowls of tomato basil bisque on a blue background.
Tomato Basil Bisque. Photo credit: Renee Nicole's Kitchen.

Creamy tomato basil bisque is loaded with fresh tomatoes and just the right balance of basil, parmesan, and balsamic vinegar. Made on the stovetop, this tomato basil soup is smooth and creamy, with all the flavor of a rich tomato bisque. A taste of summer that is perfect for a rainy afternoon.
Get the Recipe: Tomato Basil Bisque

Quick and Easy Yogurt Chaffle Sandwich

Yogurt Keto Chaffles spread on a white napkin.
Quick and Easy Yogurt Chaffle Sandwich. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

Learn how to make a Quick and Easy Chaffle Recipe with cheese as an addition to your savory breakfast popular in the world. This basic chaffle recipe is excellent as a sandwich base, making canapés, appetizers, or a low carb waffles umami way.
Get the Recipe: Quick and Easy Yogurt Chaffle Sandwich

Cashew Aoli Mason Jar Salad

Three jars of salad, pouring dressing on top.
Cashew Aoli Mason Jar Salad. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

This delicious Cashew Aoli Mason Jar Salad is Whole 30 approved, healthy, and a game changer!
Get the Recipe: Cashew Aoli Mason Jar Salad

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Four Mediterranean Tuna Salad stuffed avocados on a white plate.
Mediterranean Tuna Salad. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Got a can of tuna? Turn a humble can of tuna into something fabulous today with this Mediterranean Tuna Salad Recipe! Loaded with flavor, you can eat it on a low-carb wrap, on your favorite greens, or just by the spoonful! Click now to check out what's sure to be your new favorite tuna salad recipe!
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Turkey Egg and Cheese Sandwich

Side view of turkey egg and cheese sandwich on a white plate.
Turkey Egg and Cheese Sandwich. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

For a quick and easy breakfast, try this crispy and creamy turkey egg and cheese sandwich. It combines savory turkey and perfectly cooked eggs with the richness of melted cheese on a toasted English muffin.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Egg and Cheese Sandwich

French Onion Soup

A bowl of French onion soup topped with melted cheese and herbs on bread, placed on a white plate.
French Onion Soup. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

A bowl of French onion soup topped with melted cheese and herbs on bread, placed on a white plate.
Get the Recipe: French Onion Soup

Old Fashioned Ham Salad

Ham Salad with dill pickle on a plate.
Old Fashioned Ham Salad. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Craving a taste of the good old days? Dive into our Old Fashioned Ham Salad, a delightful blend of tender ham chunks and crisp dill pickle. This classic dish is both comforting and bursting with flavor. It's the perfect way to savor memories and create new ones with every bite.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Ham Salad

Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Pasta e Fagioli Soup in 2 bowls with spoons.
Pasta e Fagioli Soup. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Better than the Olive Garden original, this hearty soup is loaded with beef, beans, veggies, and flavor! It's not hard to make, and once you get a taste of this restaurant classic, you'll never buy it again!
Get the Recipe: Pasta e Fagioli Soup

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