Even though you’re having a light lunch, you still want it to be satisfying. That’s where these 11 light lunch ideas will be handy in your recipe box. No boring lunches here! These recipes can be whipped up rather quickly and are full of flavor. If you’re having a few friends over or just don’t have time for an elaborate lunch, check out these simple lunch recipes.
Canned Salmon Patties (The Best)
"This recipe has been in my family for many years. I changed the bland original and tweaked it a bit. Added the grated onion, lemon juice, and dill seed. Then fry in butter." - Nancy
Donna's Macaroni Salad
"Everyone always asks me to make double so they will have some to take home in the to-go containers. I like the fact that it doesn't have any mayonnaise in it." - Elaine
Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad
"One of my favorite salads for entertaining with family and friends at the lake. Even though it's healthy, everyone loves it!" - Sharyn
Fiesta Ranch Chicken and Bacon Quesadillas
"After digging around I saw I had the beginnings of something really yummy. This was all stuff I had on hand but even if I didn’t it is simple ingredients and would be easy to recreate." - Debbie
Fruit, Nut, And Seed Salad
"Good for you and endlessly adaptable! I love having a salad like this for lunch... it's satisfying all on its own." - Cindy
Cool Cucumber Sandwiches
"These are great sandwiches for picnics or for a cool summer brunch. You can make these with tuna or chicken if you want." - Michelle
Bacon Pimento Cheese Sammie
"Growing up with a southern grandma, this was a lunch staple." - Melissa
Avocado BLT with Fried Egg and Chipotle Mayo
"A BLT (Bacon Lettuce and Tomato) sandwich dressed up with avocado, a fried egg and some chipotle mayo." - Kevin
Hawaiian Summer Grill Salad
"For a time-saver, you can use any type of rotisserie chicken then slice it up into strips (or medallions)." - Amber
Vegan Chipotle Bowl
"How fun is it to have a mashup of all your favorite ingredients into one bowl. The beautiful bright colors, the sweet, tangy, salty, and robust symphony of flavors along with the soft and crunchy textures that blast your taste buds, is all you really need." - Shikha