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Lunch Recipes

Don't forget about lunch! Whether you have time to make lunch at home or you're prepping ahead of time and bringing lunch to work, these lunch recipes make it easy for you to take a mid-day break and refuel.

This Apple, Fennel, and Bacon Chicken Salad is a delicious bring-to-work lunch, this Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese is a fun spin on a classic sandwich, and this Avocado Spinach Egg Salad is perfect for eating on its own or in between bread.

Popular Lunch Recipes

  • Closeup view of a Chick-Fil-A kale salad with green cabbage and almonds.
    Chick-Fil-A Kale Salad {Copycat Recipe}
  • Closeup view of two halves of a grilled cheese sandwich resting on each other on wooden board.
    Starbucks Grilled Cheese {Copycat Recipe}
  • Overhead closeup view of a corn tortilla quesadilla cut into four wedges with peppers all around.
    Corn Tortilla Quesadillas
  • Closeup view of a chicken salad with apples, bacon, and fennel.
    Apple, Fennel, and Bacon Chicken Salad

Sandwich Recipes

  • Closeup view of a grilled chicken caesar wrap cut in half and stacked in a wooden board.
    Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
  • Overhead closeup view of a salmon bagel topped with tomato, cucumber, and red onion.
    Salmon Bagel
  • Closeup view of three chopped Italian sandwiches.
    Chopped Italian Sandwich
  • Closeup head-on view of a salmon BLT sandwich on a wooden board.
    Salmon BLT

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Grilled Cheese Recipes

  • Closeup view of grilled cheese burritos stacked on each other with fillings.
    Grilled Cheese Burrito {Taco Bell Copycat}
  • Closeup of two halves of a Greek grilled cheese sandwich stacked on each other with feta, red peppers, red onion, kalamata olives, tomato, and spinach peeking out
    Greek Grilled Cheese
  • Cinnamon Sugar Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese -- For the ultimate simple fall comfort food, make this Cinnamon Sugar Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese. With layers of melty brie and apples sandwiched between toasty cinnamon sugar bread, this is the kind of comfort food you crave in the fall | wearenotmartha.com #grilledcheese #cinnamonsugar #brie #brieandapples #fallrecipes
    Cinnamon Sugar Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese
  • Closeup view of three halves of a french onion grilled cheese sandwich stacked on each other
    French Onion Grilled Cheese

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Salad Recipes

  • Overhead closeup view of a Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl with dressing in small bowl.
    Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl {Copycat Recipe}
  • Closeup view of a broccoli kale salad with lemon wedge in bowl.
    Broccoli Kale Salad
  • Closeup view of broccoli with caesar dressing, panko, shaved parmesan, and lemon wedges.
    Broccoli Caesar Salad
  • Closeup view of bruschetta pasta salad.
    Bruschetta Pasta Salad

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All Lunch Recipes

  • Closeup view of a Mediterranean grain bowl with chicken and veggies.
    Mediterranean Grain Bowls
  • Closeup view of tarragon chicken salad in a bowl with fork.
    Tarragon Chicken Salad
  • View of Greek zucchini cakes topped with tomato feta dip on a marble platter with parsley all around
    Greek Zucchini Cakes
  • Closeup view of a bowl of lentil soup with carrots, potatoes, parsley, and more.
    The Best Lentil Soup
  • Turkey BLT Waffle Sandwiches -- Stop eating boring sandwiches! You can make lunchtime more exciting with these Turkey BLT Waffle Sandwiches... They're perfect for kids' school lunches, but adults will love them, too! | wearenotmartha.com #wafflesandwiches #schoollunches #sandwiches #BLTs
    Turkey BLT Waffle Sandwiches
  • Closeup overhead view of a bowl of BLT risotto.
    Bacon, Basil, and Tomato Risotto {BLT Risotto}
  • Closeup view of a steak strawberry salad with tortilla strips and blue cheese.
    Steak and Strawberry Salad
  • Overhead closeup view of a shrimp and feta orzo salad in a white bowl.
    Shrimp and Feta Orzo Salad
  • Close-up view of winter citrus salad featuring blood oranges, cara cara oranges, grapefruit, avocado, fennel, arugula, and goat cheese on white platter
    Sunshine Winter Citrus Salad
  • Closeup view of a bowl of wild rice and chicken sausage stew with carrots, parsnips, and more.
    Wild Rice and Chicken Sausage Stew
  • Overhead view of a bowl of sweet potato chili topped with avocado and cilantro with avocado in background
    Sweet Potato Chili
  • Closeup view of caprese grilled cheese sandwich halves with avocado and bacon stacked on top of each other.
    Caprese Grilled Cheese with Avocado and Bacon
  • Overhead closeup view of two chili lime shrimp tacos with a strawberry, mango, avocado salsa and feta on a marble surface.
    Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos with Fruit Salsa
  • Closeup view of an elote tuna salad with corn and white cheese on top.
    Elote Tuna Salad
  • Closeup view of a lobster and artichoke flatbread pizza with a slice pulled out of it.
    Lobster Artichoke Flatbread
  • Head-on closeup view of a spicy cheesy chicken burger with caramelized onions and lettuce.
    Spicy Cheesy Chicken Burgers
  • Head-on view of flank steak quesadillas with gorgonzola stacked on each other
    Flank Steak Quesadillas with Gorgonzola
  • Close-up view of corned beef melt sandwich halves stacked one each other
    Corned Beef Melts
  • Bacon Cheeseburger Kale Salad -- This Bacon Cheeseburger Kale Salad is essentially a deconstructed bacon cheeseburger set over a bed of baby kale and topped with a "secret sauce" dressing. Totally customizable to your own preferences, this is way more fun than the average kale salad! | wearenotmartha.com #kale #salad #kalesalad #cheeseburger #bacon
    Bacon Cheeseburger Kale Salad
  • Closeup view of a slice of crispy kale and pomegranate flatbread pulled out from the rest of the pizza.
    Crispy Kale, Habanero, and Pomegranate Flatbread
  • Brussels sprouts and cranberry relish grilled cheese sandwich halves stacked on each other.
    Brussels Sprouts and Cranberry Relish Grilled Cheese
  • Closeup view of a stack of brie grilled cheese sandwich halves with green apple, prosciutto, and fig spread.
    Brie Grilled Cheese with Fig Spread, Green Apple, and Prosciutto
  • Turkey, Ham, and Swiss BBQ Reuben Sliders -- Looking for an easy party recipe that will take no time at all and seriously impress your guests? These BBQ Reuben Sliders can be prepped in mere minutes and will be loved by everyone | wearenotmartha.com
    Turkey, Ham, and Swiss BBQ Reuben Sliders
  • Closeup view of two halves of a jalapeño popper grilled cheese stacked on one another.
    Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese
  • These Lemon Waffle Sandwiches are loaded with honey turkey, provolone cheese, and green apples, with a simple raspberry spread. They're perfect for enjoying during a late summer's picnic or any time of year!
    Lemon Waffle Sandwiches with Maple Honey Turkey and Raspberry Spread
  • Overhead closeup view of slice of shrimp scampi pizza
    Shrimp Scampi Pizza
  • Closeup view of a watermelon panzanella salad.
    Watermelon Panzanella Salad
  • Close-up view of a buffalo chicken grilled cheese sandwich with blue cheese spread and celery.
    Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
  • Seared Scallop BLT -- If you love the classic BLT sandwich, you need to try one topped with herbed butter, avocado, and simple seared scallops | wearenotmartha.com
    Seared Scallop BLT
  • Avocado Egg Salad with Spinach -- Love egg salad, but wishing for a healthier version? This healthy avocado egg salad is packed with protein and nutrition from eggs, avocado, and spinach. Plus, it's a mayo-free egg salad | wearenotmartha.com
    Avocado Egg Salad with Spinach
  • Overhead closeup view of a skillet with Boston baked beans and eggs.
    Boston Baked Beans and Eggs
  • Salmon BLT Salad -- If you love BLT sandwiches, you'll love this Salmon BLT Salad with Chipotle Buttermilk Dressing. It takes the classic sandwich and flips it into a healthier, antioxidant-packed meal | wearenotmartha.com
    Salmon BLT Salad with Chipotle Buttermilk Dressing
  • Closeup of a basil and garlic olive oil pizza slice.
    Basil and Garlic Olive Oil Pizza
  • Crispy Kale Turkey and Ham Sandwiches with Beet Mayo
  • Closeup view of broccoli soup in a white bowl with sautéed mushrooms and parmesan cheese on top.
    Broccoli Soup with Sauteed Mushrooms
  • French Onion Soup Pizza -- If you're craving a big bowl of french onion soup, try it in pizza form instead! This pizza takes all the elements of the classic soup and turns it into a meal | wearenotmartha.com
    French Onion Soup Pizza
  • Greek Meatball Subs with Spicy Tzatziki -- These meatball subs will satisfy all of your Greek food cravings. The lamb meatballs are packed with kalamata olives, red onion, feta cheese, and mint and the spicy tzatziki has the perfect kick | wearenotmartha.com
    Greek Meatball Subs with Spicy Tzatziki
  • Spicy Clam Chowder -- This simple Spicy Clam Chowder with Corn is a New England style clam chowder with an extra little kick from jalapeños. A summer classic with a couple twists | wearenotmartha.com
    Spicy Clam Chowder with Corn
  • Buffalo Chicken Burrito Bowl -- This Buffalo Chicken Burrito Bowl is the ultimate salad with brown rice, avocado, carrots, celery, tomatoes, blue cheese dressing, and more. If you don't have time to make the whole entrée, you must at least make the buffalo chicken! | wearenotmartha.com
    Buffalo Chicken Burrito Bowl
  • Closeup view of a cup of strawberry gazpacho with sliced strawberries and thyme garnish and strawberries in background
    Strawberry Gazpacho

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