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19 Lunch Recipes That’ll Make Your Midday Delicious

Published: Sep 11, 2025 by Janelle This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Tired of the same sad sandwich? These 19 lunch recipes are here to rescue your noon routine. From fresh and light to bold and filling, each dish is packed with flavor and perfect for breaking up your day with something worth savoring. Lunch just went from forgettable to unmissable.

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

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

Low Carb Crockpot Beef Stew

low carb crockpot beef stew in a blue bowl on a white background
Low Carb Crockpot Beef Stew. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Low Carb Crockpot Beef Stew is full of that juicy, beefy flavor that everyone loves! It's a delicious dish without the carbs that will leave everyone wanting more! The radishes in the Instant Pot come out super tender just like potatoes!
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Crockpot Beef Stew

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

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

Hero Sandwich

Side view of a hero sandwich with meats, cheese, and veggies.
Hero Sandwich. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Elevate your lunch game with a hero sandwich—a culinary hero featuring a symphony of flavors, textures, and the perfect balance of ingredients that will have you craving more.
Get the Recipe: Hero Sandwich

Shirazi Salad

Shirazi Salad in a white serving bowl.
Shirazi Salad. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Fresh, flavorful, healthy, and oh-so-crazy good, Shirazi Salad is a tasty side dish that's made with just a handful of ingredients. Add some flavor to your next meal with this easy salad!
Get the Recipe: Shirazi Salad

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

Copycat Cole’s French Dip Sandwich

A roast beef sandwich with melted cheese on a hoagie roll, accompanied by crinkle-cut fries and a bowl of brown dipping sauce on the side.
Copycat Cole’s French Dip Sandwich. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

From L.A. to your kitchen, get a bite of the sandwich that started the dipping revolution: Cole's French Dip Sandwich is beefy, delicious, and so easy to make at hom!
Get the Recipe: Copycat Cole’s French Dip 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

Masters Pimento Cheese Recipe

Pimento cheese served in a bowl with a spoon.
Masters Pimento Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Masters Pimento Cheese Recipe is a creamy and flavorful spread that’s perfect for sandwiches or as a dip. Made with sharp cheddar cheese, pimentos, and a hint of cayenne pepper, it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Masters Pimento Cheese Recipe

Chicken and Rice Salad with Fresh Basil and Lemon

Chicken and rice salad in a glass bowl.
Chicken and Rice Salad with Fresh Basil and Lemon. Photo credit: The Honour System.

This Chicken and Rice Salad with Fresh Basil and Lemon is a refreshing and flavorful recipe that combines tender chicken, hearty rice, and fragrant basil with a tangy lemon dressing. It is easy to make and perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Get the Recipe: Chicken and Rice Salad with Fresh Basil and Lemon

Turkey Avocado Sandwich

A turkey avocado sandwich sits on a red background.
Turkey Avocado Sandwich. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Crisp toasted bread, bacon, gooey cheese, savory turkey, rich avocado and tangy chipotle sauce come together for the ultimate turkey sandwich.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Avocado Sandwich

Brussels Sprouts Salad

Brussels Sprouts Salad. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This salad brings a fresh perspective to a frequently underrated vegetable, combining shaved Brussels sprouts with complementary textures and flavors in a light dressing.
Get the Recipe: Brussels Sprouts 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

Meatball Subs

A sandwich and broccoli on a plate.
Meatball Subs. Photo credit: Downsizing Dinner.

Easy sandwiches start with frozen meatballs.
Get the Recipe: Meatball Subs

Low Carb Tabbouleh Salad

Tabbouleh Salad inside colorful bowls.
Low Carb Tabbouleh Salad. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

Quick, easy, and refreshing Lebanese Low Carb Tabbouleh Salad with a low carb twist done in 10 minutes will add lots of healthiness to your daily life. This Mediterranean tabouli salad recipe is entirely gluten-free, grain-free, low carb, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly swapping the bulgur wheat with hemp seeds.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Tabbouleh Salad

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

A plate of Greek yogurt chicken salad.
Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad. Photo credit: The Honour System.

This Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad recipe is a healthy and flavorful dish that combines chicken, crunchy apples, and roasted almonds with a creamy dressing made with tangy Greek yogurt.
Get the Recipe: Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

Steak Tartines with Red Peppers and Horseradish Cream

Open-faced sandwiches with sliced roast beef, creamy sauce, red peppers, and capers on a parchment-lined surface.
Steak Tartines with Red Peppers and Horseradish Cream. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

Party hosting can be hectic, but these Steak Tartines with Horseradish Cream make it easy. With a little planning, you’re set for a guaranteed hit!
Get the Recipe: Steak Tartines with Red Peppers and Horseradish Cream

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