Roasted Veggie and Crispy Chickpea Salad in a cast iron skillet.

Healthy, Easy, DELICIOUS Lunch Ideas

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on September 21, 2020

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Easy, make-ahead recipes that are perfect for lunch. Whether you're feeding your family or packing lunch for work, these healthy recipes are sure to please. 

What do you normally eat for lunch? Last week I made a big pot of soup on Monday. Each day I was so happy to have a healthy, easy lunch! All it needed was to be warmed up, and there was no mess to clean up afterward. Maybe you need a packed lunch for the office or are just looking for some new lunch ideas. These healthy recipes can be made ahead and are perfect for that mid-day meal. Enjoy!

Overhead vertical photo of Roasted Veggie Chickpea Salad in a cast iron skillet on a wooden table with dressing nearby.

This healthy Roasted Veggie and Crispy Chickpea Salad combines crispy, spicy chickpeas, caramelized veggies, Israeli couscous, buttery, toasted pine nuts and a generous shower of fresh herbs. It makes a delicious side or fabulous main course!

 

Vertical photo of Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup in blue and white patterned bowls.

This Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup comes together quickly, is bursting with fabulous flavor and is loaded with lots of healthy veggies!

 

Overhead vertical photo of a Best Ever Greek Salad with ingredients grouped together in a white serving bowl.

Fresh veggies, Feta, olives, cannellini beans, pearl pasta, and a vibrant, easy dressing - this might be the Best Greek Salad ever!

 

Vertical photo of Grilled Chicken with Tomato Cucumber Salad in a white serving bowl with a small cruet of dressing in the background.

It doesn't get much better than this Grilled Chicken Tomato Cucumber Salad! It's light, lean, healthy and incredibly delicious!

 

Close up vertical photo of Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad with dressing being poured from a glass cruet.

Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad- With a delicious honey-lime dressing, this healthy, hearty salad is a perfect side for chicken, shrimp, pork, steak, etc. It also makes a fabulous (and beautiful) vegetarian meal.

 

Closeup vertical photo of an Easy Zucchini Summer Quiche on a white serving plate garnished with thyme leaves.

This easy Summer Quiche loaded with fresh corn, smoky bacon, parmesan cheese and thinly sliced zucchini makes a fabulous entree for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

 

Vertical closeup photo of a white serving platter of Israeli Couscous Salmon Salad.

Served warm or at room temperature, this Israeli Couscous Salmon Salad is light, fresh and delicious. It comes together in right around 40 minutes!

 

Vertical photo of Roasted Thai Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup in blue and white patterned individual serving bowls.

If you love lots of flavor, but want to cut back a bit on calories, this delicious, healthy Thai-inspired Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup is perfect for you!

 

Vertical closeup photo of Ridiculously Easy Focaccia Bread being sliced.

With less than 10-minutes of hands-on time and no-kneading, the name Ridiculously Easy Focaccia Bread says it all! Almost. It's also ridiculously delicious! It makes wonderful sandwiches or a side for soups and salads.

 

Vertical photo of Rosemary Balsamic Dressing in a green glass cruet with a fresh salad in the background.

Exactly as the title says, this Rosemary Balsamic Salad Dressing goes with everything. It's delicious drizzled on salads, veggies, entrees, etc! It's perfect to keep on hand for easy lunches throughout the week.

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The kingdom of heaven is like
a merchant looking for fine pearls.
 When he found one of great value,
he went away and sold
everything he had and bought it. Mathew 13:45

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