When summer rolls around, it’s easy to fall into a lunch rut.
The same old sandwich or heavy leftovers just don’t feel right when it’s hot outside.
You need something fresh, light, and SUPER easy to pack for work. Something you can actually look forward to eating at your desk.
It’s time to break out of that boring routine!
I’ve put together a whole list of simple and delicious ideas to completely refresh your midday meal.
These lunches are easy to make, easy to transport, and perfect for beating that afternoon slump.
1. BLT with Avocado
This BLT with Avocado offers a delicious upgrade to the classic BLT sandwich. It features creamy avocado alongside crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, and crunchy bacon for a quick and satisfying meal.
2. Mint Lentil Salad
Mint Lentil Salad offers a refreshing and nourishing meal.
This filling lentil salad is packed with plant protein and vitamins.
Fresh mint and feta create a delicious combination you’ll love.
3. Lemon Butter Shrimp Asparagus Orzo
Lemon Butter Shrimp Asparagus Orzo is a delightful choice for your next meal. This easy-to-make recipe brings together juicy shrimp and tender orzo in a light, flavorful sauce. It’s the ideal option for a delicious spring dinner that comes together quickly.
4. BLT Pasta Salad
BLT Pasta Salad brings together crisp veggies, creamy avocado, and savory bacon tossed with pasta. Enjoy this BLT salad as a cool, easy meal or a fantastic side dish.
5. Sweet Potato Patties with Chickpeas and Creamy Avocado Sauce
Enjoy a delicious weeknight dinner with these Sweet Potato Patties with Chickpeas and Creamy Avocado Sauce.
These satisfying sweet potato patties are made with chickpeas and perfectly fried to a golden crisp, wonderfully complemented by the cool, creamy avocado sauce.
This easy vegan recipe offers a delightful way to enjoy sweet potatoes.
6. Instant Pot Egg Bites with Bacon & Gouda
Enjoy a delicious start to your day with these Instant Pot Egg Bites with Bacon & Gouda. These instant pot egg bites feature smoky bacon and rich gouda, creating a light, velvety texture. They are perfect for a quick, grab-and-go breakfast.
7. Baked Carrot Feta Pasta (High Protein)
This Baked Carrot Feta Pasta (High Protein) is a delicious healthy dinner recipe.
Enjoy this easy carrot feta pasta, enhanced with the goodness of bone broth.
It’s a satisfying and flavorful meal perfect for any night.
8. Navy Bean Salad (Piyaz)
Brighten your meal with this vibrant Navy Bean Salad (Piyaz), bursting with wonderful Mediterranean flavors. This delicious bean salad recipe comes together in under 20 minutes, making it the perfect choice for any potluck.
9. Caprese Sandwich
This Caprese Sandwich recipe transforms your favorite Italian salad into a hearty meal.
Enjoy a delicious Caprese Sandwich made even better with a creamy homemade pesto aioli.
10. Broccoli Slaw Veggie Wrap with Spicy Hummus
Enjoy a quick and easy lunch with this satisfying Broccoli Slaw Veggie Wrap with Spicy Hummus. This vibrant vegan wrap features healthy veggies, crunchy apples, and a delicious spicy hummus for a flavorful meal.
11. Sweet Potato Buddha Bowls
Sweet Potato Buddha Bowls are your new favorite easy and delicious one-bowl meal. This vibrant grain bowl recipe combines tender roasted vegetables, crispy chickpeas, and fresh kale all layered over hearty quinoa.
12. Chicken Macaroni Salad
This Chicken Macaroni Salad is ideal for a quick and easy dinner or your next picnic.
It’s a simple, cold chicken macaroni salad packed with flavor and fresh veggies.
Made with tender rotisserie chicken, it’s truly the best chicken macaroni salad recipe you’ll find.
13. Cold Pea Salad
This Cold Pea Salad is a delightful update to a timeless classic. It features an extra creamy texture, brightened with fresh herbs and a hint of lemon zest, for an irresistible side dish.
14. Asparagus Tart Recipe
Enjoy this delicious Asparagus Tart Recipe, made effortlessly with puff pastry.
It’s the perfect easy appetizer, brunch, or light meal, especially when asparagus is in season.
15. Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
Enjoy the light and fresh Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad, a perfect easy side for any summer meal. This bright salad features simple ingredients and delicious Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
16. Mexican Tortilla Roll-Ups
Mexican Tortilla Roll-Ups are a delicious and satisfying snack.
These Tex-Mex pinwheels feature creamy, cheesy refried beans rolled in warm tortillas.
They are perfect as a quick appetizer or a delightful bite anytime.
17. Chicken Fajita Salad Bowl
Discover a lighter and incredibly flavorful way to enjoy classic fajita spices with this Chicken Fajita Salad Bowl. This delightful chicken fajita salad recipe is perfectly refreshing, especially on those warm summer days. It’s a vibrant meal that satisfies.
18. Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken
This Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken features tender penne and sautéed chicken, tossed with fresh spinach.
It’s all coated in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, making this a delicious and easy dinner the whole family will love.
19. Honey Garlic Salmon
Honey Garlic Salmon makes for the easiest fish dinner you’ll ever prepare.
This salmon is perfectly flaky, coated in a sweet and savory honey soy glaze.
20. Gluten Free Salsa Pinwheels
These Gluten Free Salsa Pinwheels are a quick and easy appetizer ready in under 15 minutes.
Enjoy these creamy tortilla roll ups as a perfect snack, whether cold or baked.
They’re a delicious and simple treat that both kids and adults will love.
21. Goat Cheese Pasta Salad
Goat Cheese Pasta Salad is the perfect creamy and delicious dish for your next get-together.
This fancy pasta salad, packed with fresh vegetables, makes an inviting addition to any table.
It’s so good, this popular choice will disappear in a flash at your BBQ or potluck.
22. Pesto Chicken Sliders
Pesto Chicken Sliders are incredibly easy to make and packed with flavor.
These delicious sliders combine juicy chicken with savory pesto, all melded with gooey cheese.
They’re the perfect quick appetizer or light meal for any gathering.
23. Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe
The Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe is a wonderfully creamy dish, packed with tender rotisserie chicken and sweet red grapes. It also includes crunchy almonds and fresh green onions, all coated in a flavorful sauce. This makes for a delightful and easy meal.
24. Asian Noodle Salad Recipe (Easy Meal Prep!)
Discover the vibrant taste of this Asian Noodle Salad Recipe, a delicious cold noodle salad that’s perfect for easy meal prep.
Packed with nutrients, it stays wonderfully fresh for up to five days, making healthy lunches simple.
25. Vegan Burrito Bowl
Whip up this delicious Vegan Burrito Bowl for a quick and satisfying meal.
This easy black bean burrito bowl is a budget-friendly, go-to dinner that your whole family will love in just 20 minutes.
26. Keto Spinach Salad (in a Jar)
Enjoy a delicious and healthy Keto Spinach Salad (in a Jar) that makes meal prep incredibly easy.
This low carb and gluten-free option is perfect for convenient lunches all week long.
27. Cod Focaccia Sandwich With A Red Tomato Sauce
Enjoy the Cod Focaccia Sandwich With A Red Tomato Sauce, featuring tender pan-fried cod on fluffy focaccia bread. This easy focaccia sandwich is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
28. Spicy Italian Cold Cut Panino
The Spicy Italian Cold Cut Panino is a delicious spicy Italian sandwich, ideal for a quick and satisfying lunch. This easy Italian panino features a crispy roll filled with savory cold cuts and a pleasant spicy kick. It’s the perfect Italian cold cut sandwich to pack for work, school, or a day out.
29. Baked Carrot and Chickpea Salad
Discover the delightful taste of our Baked Carrot and Chickpea Salad.
This warm salad offers a hearty, satisfying vegetarian option for any occasion.
It’s an incredibly easy and flavorful way to enjoy a wholesome carrot salad.
30. Chinese Tofu Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette
Enjoy the delightful Chinese Tofu Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette, a vibrant and satisfying dish.
This vegan Chinese salad offers a wonderful blend of crunchy cabbage, fresh veggies, and well-seasoned tofu, making it a delicious Asian tofu salad you’ll crave.
31. Chick Fil A Cool Wrap
Enjoy the classic flavors of a Chick Fil A Cool Wrap right in your own kitchen.
This easy recipe helps you skip the drive-thru for a healthy lunch featuring delicious grilled chicken.