Category Lunch

Easy lunch ideas that hold up well for busy weekdays.

Greek Pasta Salad with Steak and Feta

This Greek pasta salad with steak is a warm, savory lunch dish that departs from the traditional chilled pasta salad format. By combining freshly seared rib-eye steak with whole wheat penne, sun-dried tomato pesto, and salty feta, you create a…

Spicy Rice Noodle Salad with Peanuts

This spicy rice noodle salad is a straightforward, cold lunch-style dish that relies on a simple soaking method rather than boiling. By using hot water to soften thin rice noodles, you maintain a firm texture that stands up well to…

BLT Pasta Salad with Ranch

This recipe transforms the familiar components of a standard BLT sandwich into a BLT pasta salad using medium shell pasta, crisp bacon, and Roma tomatoes. By combining these fresh ingredients with a creamy ranch dressing and shredded romaine, you can…

Peach Burrata Salad with Raspberry Balsamic

This Peach Burrata Salad with Raspberry Balsamic is a fresh, plated salad that pairs a soft, creamy ball of burrata cheese with the natural sweetness of a ripe sliced peach. Prepared in just 15 minutes, the dish relies on a…

Mango Chicken Meal Prep Bowls with Corn Salsa

These mango chicken meal prep bowls serve as a practical foundation for your weekly lunch routine, combining grilled chicken with a versatile mango sauce and a chunky corn salsa. By preparing the base of basmati rice, the protein, and the…

Jicama Salad With Lime Dressing

Jicama salad is a crisp, no-cook side dish that highlights the clean crunch of julienned jicama paired with the sweetness of firm ripe mango. This recipe is an efficient choice for those who want a bright, textured salad without spending…

heese Tortellini Salad With Italian Dressing

This cheese tortellini salad is a practical, chilled lunch pasta salad that relies on 27 ounces of cheese tortellini, savory marinated artichoke hearts, and a combination of Italian-style dressings. By using both a liquid salad dressing and a dry seasoning…

Mediterranean Salmon Salad With Lemon Dressing

This Mediterranean salmon salad is a quick lunch assembly that balances baked salmon filets with a variety of textures from romaine, cooked quinoa, and sliced almonds. By preparing the salmon at a high temperature and whisking together a bright lemon…

Caprese Chicken Pasta Salad With Balsamic Dressing

This caprese chicken pasta salad is a practical lunch pasta salad made with tender chicken, short cut pasta, mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. Topped with a diced avocado and a homemade balsamic herb dressing, this dish provides a…