Easy Lunch Ideas | Simple & Tasty Midday Meals

Easy lunch ideas, some fresh and nutritious, for a relatively healthy meal. No matter you’re at home, getting ready for work, or feeding the children a snack after school, these recipes are designed to ensure that tasty food is quick and simple.

They include wraps, grain bowls, salads, sandwiches, and dishes prepared in advance that will keep. Made with fresh ingredients and stocked retail staples, these lunches offer a blend of taste and convenience.

Instead of having a boring or missed lunch, these easy suggestions mean that you have more time for a delicious midday meal.

Easy Lunch Ideas

Here are 40+ Easy Lunch Ideas that are quick to prepare, satisfying, and great for work, school, or at home—most ready in under 30 minutes:

Sandwiches & Wraps

1. Turkey and cheese sandwich

2. Chicken Caesar wrap

3. Tuna salad sandwich

4. BLT sandwich

5. Egg salad sandwich

6. Veggie hummus wrap

7. Grilled cheese and tomato

8. Turkey avocado wrap

9. Roast beef and cheddar sandwich

10. BBQ chicken wrap

11. Ham and Swiss melt

12. Pesto mozzarella panini

Salads

13. Cobb salad

14. Greek salad with pita

15. Tuna niçoise salad

16. Chicken salad with cranberries

17. Caprese salad

18. Quinoa and black bean salad

19. Spinach and strawberry salad

20. Asian chicken salad

21. Taco salad

22. Egg and avocado salad

23. Lentil and arugula salad

24. Pasta salad with veggies

Bowls & Plates

25. Burrito bowl

26. Rice and veggie bowl

27. Mediterranean grain bowl

28. Teriyaki chicken bowl

29. Falafel bowl with tzatziki

30. BBQ chicken rice bowl

31. Salmon and quinoa plate

32. Avocado and egg plate

33. Chickpea curry bowl

34. Korean beef bowl

35. Shrimp poke bowl

36. Cauliflower rice veggie bowl

Soups & Stews

37. Chicken noodle soup

38. Tomato basil soup

39. Minestrone

40. Lentil soup

41. Butternut squash soup

42. Broccoli cheddar soup

43. Potato leek soup

44. Spicy black bean soup

45. Miso soup with tofu

Recipe

1. Turkey and Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of whole grain or white bread
• 4-6 slices deli turkey
• 2 slices of cheddar or Swiss cheese
• Lettuce, tomato, and pickles (optional)
• Mayonnaise or mustard (optional)

Instructions:

1. Spread mayonnaise or mustard on one slice of bread (optional).
2. Layer turkey slices, cheese, and optionally lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
3. Place the top of the second slice of bread on top.
4. Slice in half and serve

2. Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 large flour tortilla
• 1 cooked chicken breast, sliced
• 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
• ¼ cup Caesar dressing
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Lay the tortilla flat and distribute Caesar dressing evenly over it.
2. Sprinkle chopped Romaine, diced chicken, and grated Parmesan throughout.
3. Roll the tortilla fairly tightly, folding in the sides as you go.
4. Slice in half and serve.

3. Tuna Salad Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 slicesof  whole wheat or white bread
• 1 can of tuna in water or oil, drained
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Mix a large bowl of tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, salt, and pepper.
2. Distribute the tuna salad mixture with a fork over one piece of bread.
3. Cover with the second slice of bread.
4. Slice in half and serve.

4. BLT Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of toasted bread (white or whole wheat)
• 4-6 slices of cooked bacon
• 2-3 slices of tomato
• Lettuce leaves
• Mayonnaise

Instructions:

1. Spread one piece of toasted bread with mayonnaise.
2. Add a layer of lettuce, tomato, onion, and bacon slices.
3. Cover with the second slice of bread.
4. Slice in half and serve.

5. Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of bread (whole wheat or white)
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lettuce leaves (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix chopped egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Next, spread the egg salad mixture evenly over one slice of bread.
3. Top with the second slice of bread and optional lettuce leaves.
4. Slice in half and serve.

6. Veggie Hummus Wrap Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 large flour tortilla
• 3 tbsp hummus
• ½ cup shredded lettuce
• ½ cup cucumber, thinly sliced
• ½ cup bell peppers, sliced
• ¼ cup shredded carrots
• 2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions:

1. Lay the tortilla flat and spread evenly with hummus.
2. Top with lettuce, cucumber, bell peppers, carrots, and red onion. Sprout evenly to cover the entire surface.
3. Roll the tortilla tightly, folding in the sides as you go.
4. Slice it in half and serve.

7. Grilled Cheese and Tomato Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of bread (white or whole wheat)
• 2 slices of cheddar or American cheese
• 1-2 tomato slices
• Butter for grilling

Instructions:

1. Butter each slice of bread on one side.
2. One slice of cheese can be put on the unbuttered side of each bread piece.
3. Put several tomato slices between the cheese.
4. Heat a skillet to medium and grill the sandwich, butter-side down; It is done when both sides are golden brown and the cheese is melted (about 3-4 minutes per side).
5. Slice it in half and serve.

8. Turkey Avocado Wrap Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 large flour tortilla
• 4-6 slices deli turkey
• ½ avocado, sliced
• Lettuce leaves
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise or mustard (optional)

Instructions:

1. Lay the tortilla flat and spread with mayonnaise or mustard, if desired.
2. Layer with turkey slices, avocado, lettuce, and tomato.
3. Roll the tortilla tightly, folding in the sides as you go.
4. Slice it in half and serve.

9. Roast Beef and Cheddar Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of bread (whole wheat or white)
• 4-6 slices deli roast beef
• 2 slices of cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp horseradish sauce (optional)
• Lettuce or pickles (optional)

Instructions:

1. Add Kremlin horseradish to a slice of bread (optional).
2. Another slice of roast beef, followed by cheddar cheese, and if desired, lettuce or herbs.
3. Put the second slice of bread on top.
4. Cut in half and eat.

10. BBQ Chicken Wrap Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 large flour tortilla
• 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
• ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
• Lettuce leaves

Instructions:

1. Add in the BBQ sauce and sprinkle with shredded chicken.
2. Lay the tortilla flat and apply a layer of BBQ chicken; also add shredded cheddar cheese, red onion, and lettuce.
3. Form it in mind, roll it up tightly, and fold in the sides as you go.
4. Cut in half and serve.