Lunch recipes

Midday recipes for packed lunches, quick sandwiches and make-ahead bowls, most ready in under 40 minutes. Cold dishes like chickpea salad, Mediterranean orzo pasta salad and roasted butternut squash salad with feta travel well and hold up for a few hours in a lunch box. Meal prep bowls, such as zesty chicken and quinoa or roasted vegetable quinoa, can be portioned for several days at once.

For warm options, look to creamy tomato soup, air fryer grilled cheese, quick chicken wraps and Buffalo chicken egg rolls. Dips and condiments, including serrano pepper hummus, roasted red pepper hummus and garlic aioli, add flavor to sandwiches and raw vegetables. Pick by how much time you have and whether you will eat at a desk or on the go.

Nutrition Facts Pasta Salad with Rotini

Nutrition Facts Pasta Salad

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Rotini, red bell pepper, and cucumber create this Nutrition Facts Pasta Salad. A cold water shock stops overcooking to prevent mushiness in 25 min.

Harvest Chicken Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing

Harvest Chicken Salad

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 30 minutes, Harvest Chicken Salad is a crowd-pleaser. It includes a flavor balance guide to help you get the apple and maple notes just right.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus: Smoky and Bright

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Looking for a smooth Roasted Red Pepper Hummus? This Mediterranean dip uses a blending trick for stability and includes a guide on why this version works.

High Protein Chicken Sweet Potato Meal Prep

Chicken Sweet Potato Meal Prep

4.17 (6 Ratings)

Chicken breast, sweet potatoes, and broccoli form this Chicken Sweet Potato Meal Prep. Check the recipe specs for this 45 min high protein meal.

Fresh Tomato Bell Pepper Salsa in 20 Minutes

Tomato Bell Pepper Salsa

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Strain the tomatoes first for this Tomato Bell Pepper Salsa. Includes a table showing what each ingredient does and takes only 20 minutes to prepare.

Canned Salsa with Roma Tomatoes

Canned Salsa for 6 Pint Jars

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Follow the step by step process to preserve your garden harvest. This Canned Salsa is for home cooks wanting reliable small batch salsa canning.

Food Processor Salsa in 5 Minutes

Food Processor Salsa

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Enjoy a zesty, chunky dip with this Food Processor Salsa. This fresh salsa recipe includes the section Making the Salsa for a fast, easy result.

Roasted Tomato Pepper Salsa

Tomato Pepper Salsa

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Party hosts needing a bold Tomato Pepper Salsa will love this. It includes the section How to Get Great Flavor for a smoky, zesty finish every time.

Tomato And Green Chili Salsa: Roasted and Smoky

Tomato And Green Chili Salsa

4.60 (5 Ratings)

Enjoy a smoky, chunky Tomato And Green Chili Salsa. This guide includes the section What These Ingredients Do to help you customize the flavor.

Mexican Spicy Salsa: Zesty and Chunky

Spicy Salsa Recipe

4.40 (5 Ratings)

Zesty, fiery, and chunky results define this Spicy Salsa Recipe. Follow the quick steps to bold flavor for a fresh dip your guests will love.

Serrano Pepper Hummus in 10 Minutes

Serrano Pepper Hummus

4.40 (5 Ratings)

Snack lovers wanting Serrano Pepper Hummus will love this. A detailed ingredient list ensures a creamy, zesty dip ready in just ten minutes.

Instant Raw Mango Serrano Pickle

Mango Serrano Pickle

4.57 (7 Ratings)

Crunchy and fiery Mango Serrano Pickle. This guide includes the section Quick Recipe Specs for a fast setup. A sharp spicy green mango achar for dinners.

Thai Pickled Serrano Peppers in 10 Minutes

Thai Pickled Serrano Peppers

4.60 (5 Ratings)

Home pickled peppers often lose their crunch. Thai Pickled Serrano Peppers stay zesty and crisp with this method, featuring a component purpose table.

Crispy Indian Serrano Pepper Pickle

Serrano Pepper Pickle

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Tangy and crisp, this Serrano Pepper Pickle adds heat to any meal. Use our Indian style pickled peppers guide with an ingredient role table to get started.

Serrano Lime Hot Sauce in 22 Minutes

Serrano Lime Hot Sauce

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Includes a goal-based customization table. This Serrano Lime Hot Sauce is for anyone who wants a tangy kick without spending hours in the kitchen.

Creamy Avocado Serrano Hot Sauce

Avocado Serrano Hot Sauce

4.40 (5 Ratings)

Ready in 10 minutes, this Avocado Serrano Hot Sauce is tangy and punchy. Our quick recipe details show you how to achieve a creamy texture for any meal.

Lemonade: Crisp and Refreshing

Lemonade in 15 Minutes

This silky Lemonade is a crowd favorite. Try these simple 4th of July drink recipes and DIY 4th of July drinks. Use our common mistakes checklist.

Homemade Lentil Chips: High-Protein and Crunchy

Homemade Lentil Chips: Baked Protein

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Master this homemade lentil chips recipe protein snack for a crunch without refined flours. Includes a step-by-step timing guide. Ready in 4 hours 55 mins.

Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Slices: Crispy

Parmesan Crusted Zucchini

4.33 (3 Ratings)

Air Fryer Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Slices are a salty treat. This air fryer zucchini panko side includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 15 minutes.

Caesar Salad Cups: Crispy Parmesan Shells

Caesar Salad Cups

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Master Caesar Salad Cups with this chicken caesar salad cups recipe. Includes mini caesar salad cups tips and a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 27 min.