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Lunch

These easy lunch recipes are here to rescue you from the sad desk salad and the endless "what do I pack?" spiral. From protein-packed lunch ideas like Rotisserie Chicken Salad, Cottage Cheese Egg Salad, and Tuna Pasta Salad to cozy options like Chicken Miso Soup and Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup, these lunch ideas for work and kids are balanced, easy, and actually worth looking forward to.

  • An overhead shot of nectarine salad with salad tongs.

    Nectarine Salad

  • An overhead shot of a white platter of burrata salad with roast tomatoes

    Roasted Tomato Salad with Burrata

  • Overhead shot of a mixing bowl of balsamic pasta salad.

    Balsamic Pasta Salad

  • An overhead shot of a bowl of taco pasta salad.

    Taco Pasta Salad

  • An overhead shot of a crock of kabocha soup on the counter next to limes.

    Kabocha Squash Soup

  • An angled shot of a large plate of Thai grilled chicken salad with peanut dressing.

    Thai-Inspired Chopped Chicken Salad

  • A close up side shot of a bowl of tuna mac and cheese.

    Tuna Mac and Cheese

  • An up-close overhead shot of a bowl of chicken miso soup.

    Chicken Miso Soup

  • An up-close shot of a white bowl of turkey rice soup next to herbs and a pine cone.

    Turkey Rice Soup

  • close up of lactose free mac and cheese with shreds of dairy free cheddar.

    Creamy Lactose-Free Mac & Cheese

  • An overhead shot of wo bowls of Italian lentil soup

    Italian Lentil Soup

  • A large bowl of minestra soup next to a small dish of parmesan soup.

    Minestra (Farro Soup)

  • An up-close overhead shot of a white bowl of brussels sprouts slaw

    Brussels Sprout Slaw

  • An overhead shot of a platter or moroccan roasted vegetable salad

    Moroccan Roasted Vegetable Salad

  • An overhead shot of a bowl of instant pot bean soup next to the corner of a bowl

    Instant Pot Bean Soup

  • An overhead shot of a small white bowl of cranberry and edamame brown rice salad

    Cranberry & Edamame Brown Rice Salad

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  • Recipe Index
    • By Course
      • Appetizers
      • Main Dishes
      • Side Dishes
      • Soups and Salads
      • Pasta
        • Mac and Cheese
      • Drinks
      • Breakfast
      • Lunch
      • Snacks
      • Baked Goods
        • Cookies
        • High Altitude Baking
        • Bread
      • Desserts
    • By Method
      • Grilling
      • Instant Pot Recipes
      • Air Fryer
      • High Altitude Baking
    • By Holiday
      • Valentine's Day
      • Easter
      • Mother's Day
      • Memorial Day
      • Father's Day
      • Fourth of July
      • Thanksgiving
      • Christmas
    • By Season
      • Spring Recipes
      • Summer Recipes
      • Fall Recipes
      • Winter Recipes
    • By Diet
      • High-Protein
      • No Processed Sugar
      • Gluten-Free
      • Keto
      • Dairy-Free
      • Vegan
      • Carb Loading Meals
      • Lactose-Free
      • Vegetarian
      • Nut Free
  • Main Dishes
    • Quick Dinners
    • Budget Meals
    • Vegetable Recipes
    • Chicken Recipes
    • Seafood Recipes
    • Comfort Food
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    • Amazon Storefront
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