CloseThree is a magic number—and it’s how many steps it takes to make these delicious lunches! These tasty dishes are packed with flavorful summer produce and have stolen the hearts of our readers, earning at least 4-star reviews. Add options like our Green Goddess Grain Bowl and Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad to your weekly lunch rotation for a simple and refreshing summer meal!01of 18Cucumber SandwichPhotographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Lydia PursellThis creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light. The cream cheese-yogurt spread complements the crisp refreshing cucumber, while the hearty flavor and texture of the whole-wheat bread hold everything together.View Recipe02of 18Green Goddess Grain BowlThis healthy grain bowl packs in the greens with peas, asparagus and a creamy yogurt dressing. Tofu adds protein while keeping it vegetarian, but you could also swap in cooked shrimp or chicken for a satisfying dinner or packable lunch ready in just 15 minutes.View Recipe03of 18Walnut Pesto Pasta SaladThis cold pesto pasta salad will cool you off on a summer day. Fresh tomatoes and roasted red peppers add a pop of bright color and juiciness here, but any of your favorite pasta-salad veggies, like blanched broccoli and fresh bell peppers, would be delicious too.View Recipe04of 18Salmon Sushi Grain BowlGet all the delicious flavors of sushi with this quick grain bowl recipe. All you need is 15 minutes to get this healthy dinner on the table or to pack it up for lunch at work.View Recipe05of 18Tomato Bun Tuna MeltMake a bun out of a tomato in this healthy low-carb tuna melt recipe that swaps bread for veggies. You save 23 grams of carbohydrate and get 1 veggie serving while you’re at it!View Recipe06of 18Pulled Chicken & Pickled Veggie WrapsThese colorful chicken wraps are perfect for a crowd. Marinated radishes, onions and carrots add a salty crunch—and a sneaky serving of vegetables!View Recipe07of 18Tomato, Cucumber & White-Bean Salad with Basil VinaigretteThis no-cook bean salad is a delicious way to use summer’s best cherry or grape tomatoes and juicy cucumbers for a light dinner or lunch. Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe that dresses up this simple salad into something extraordinary.View Recipe08of 18Veggie Wrap with Cilantro HummusThese healthy multigrain wraps are filled with mixed greens, chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, as well as feta cheese and a homemade cilantro hummus. As a time-saver, the hummus can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and chilled until you’re ready to make the wraps.View Recipe09of 18Fruit, Veggie & Cheese PlateThis healthy fruit, veggie and cheese plate is easy and affordable to pull together for a fun snack-style dinner at home or can be packed up and enjoyed as an outdoor picnic.View Recipe10of 18Pistachio & Peach ToastThis breakfast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese—plus it comes together in just 5 minutes.View Recipe11of 18No-Cook Black Bean SaladThe dressing for this vegan black bean salad gets its creaminess from blended avocado. Any mix of salad greens will work well, but try arugula if you want to give this hearty salad a peppery kick.View Recipe12of 18Chicken, Quinoa & Veggie BowlWith a whopping 19 grams of protein, this one-dish meal will keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours.View Recipe13of 18Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus DressingAli RedmondHearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic 5-ingredient lunch for one!View Recipe14of 18Classic Cobb Mason Jar SaladPack classic Cobb salad upside down in a Mason jar for a healthy lunch that won’t get soggy while sitting in the fridge all morning. Or pack it up the night before for an easy grab-and-go lunch in the morning. Choose the tangiest aged blue cheese you can find; its flavor will go a long way.View Recipe15of 18Toaster-Oven TostadasWould you believe us if we said you can have restaurant-style tostadas at home in just 15 minutes? It’s no problem! Simply layer black beans and Cheddar onto corn tortillas and toast in the toaster oven.View Recipe16of 18Pizza Lettuce WrapsGo light and fresh when you’re craving pizza: these easy lettuce wraps have all the taste with fewer carbs and calories.View Recipe17of 18Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Pepper HummusThis hearty vegan salad is loaded with plant-based power ingredients: chickpeas, quinoa and hummus. We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.View Recipe18of 18Tofu Cucumber Salad with Spicy Peanut DressingHere we toss tofu in a Sichuan-inspired peanut dressing. To make this cucumber salad recipe a meal, add rice noodles and double the dressing. Serve with an extra drizzle of sesame oil and sliced scallions.View RecipeWas this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
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Three is a magic number—and it’s how many steps it takes to make these delicious lunches! These tasty dishes are packed with flavorful summer produce and have stolen the hearts of our readers, earning at least 4-star reviews. Add options like our Green Goddess Grain Bowl and Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad to your weekly lunch rotation for a simple and refreshing summer meal!01of 18Cucumber SandwichPhotographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Lydia PursellThis creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light. The cream cheese-yogurt spread complements the crisp refreshing cucumber, while the hearty flavor and texture of the whole-wheat bread hold everything together.View Recipe02of 18Green Goddess Grain BowlThis healthy grain bowl packs in the greens with peas, asparagus and a creamy yogurt dressing. Tofu adds protein while keeping it vegetarian, but you could also swap in cooked shrimp or chicken for a satisfying dinner or packable lunch ready in just 15 minutes.View Recipe03of 18Walnut Pesto Pasta SaladThis cold pesto pasta salad will cool you off on a summer day. Fresh tomatoes and roasted red peppers add a pop of bright color and juiciness here, but any of your favorite pasta-salad veggies, like blanched broccoli and fresh bell peppers, would be delicious too.View Recipe04of 18Salmon Sushi Grain BowlGet all the delicious flavors of sushi with this quick grain bowl recipe. All you need is 15 minutes to get this healthy dinner on the table or to pack it up for lunch at work.View Recipe05of 18Tomato Bun Tuna MeltMake a bun out of a tomato in this healthy low-carb tuna melt recipe that swaps bread for veggies. You save 23 grams of carbohydrate and get 1 veggie serving while you’re at it!View Recipe06of 18Pulled Chicken & Pickled Veggie WrapsThese colorful chicken wraps are perfect for a crowd. Marinated radishes, onions and carrots add a salty crunch—and a sneaky serving of vegetables!View Recipe07of 18Tomato, Cucumber & White-Bean Salad with Basil VinaigretteThis no-cook bean salad is a delicious way to use summer’s best cherry or grape tomatoes and juicy cucumbers for a light dinner or lunch. Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe that dresses up this simple salad into something extraordinary.View Recipe08of 18Veggie Wrap with Cilantro HummusThese healthy multigrain wraps are filled with mixed greens, chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, as well as feta cheese and a homemade cilantro hummus. As a time-saver, the hummus can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and chilled until you’re ready to make the wraps.View Recipe09of 18Fruit, Veggie & Cheese PlateThis healthy fruit, veggie and cheese plate is easy and affordable to pull together for a fun snack-style dinner at home or can be packed up and enjoyed as an outdoor picnic.View Recipe10of 18Pistachio & Peach ToastThis breakfast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese—plus it comes together in just 5 minutes.View Recipe11of 18No-Cook Black Bean SaladThe dressing for this vegan black bean salad gets its creaminess from blended avocado. Any mix of salad greens will work well, but try arugula if you want to give this hearty salad a peppery kick.View Recipe12of 18Chicken, Quinoa & Veggie BowlWith a whopping 19 grams of protein, this one-dish meal will keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours.View Recipe13of 18Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus DressingAli RedmondHearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic 5-ingredient lunch for one!View Recipe14of 18Classic Cobb Mason Jar SaladPack classic Cobb salad upside down in a Mason jar for a healthy lunch that won’t get soggy while sitting in the fridge all morning. Or pack it up the night before for an easy grab-and-go lunch in the morning. Choose the tangiest aged blue cheese you can find; its flavor will go a long way.View Recipe15of 18Toaster-Oven TostadasWould you believe us if we said you can have restaurant-style tostadas at home in just 15 minutes? It’s no problem! Simply layer black beans and Cheddar onto corn tortillas and toast in the toaster oven.View Recipe16of 18Pizza Lettuce WrapsGo light and fresh when you’re craving pizza: these easy lettuce wraps have all the taste with fewer carbs and calories.View Recipe17of 18Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Pepper HummusThis hearty vegan salad is loaded with plant-based power ingredients: chickpeas, quinoa and hummus. We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.View Recipe18of 18Tofu Cucumber Salad with Spicy Peanut DressingHere we toss tofu in a Sichuan-inspired peanut dressing. To make this cucumber salad recipe a meal, add rice noodles and double the dressing. Serve with an extra drizzle of sesame oil and sliced scallions.View RecipeWas this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
Three is a magic number—and it’s how many steps it takes to make these delicious lunches! These tasty dishes are packed with flavorful summer produce and have stolen the hearts of our readers, earning at least 4-star reviews. Add options like our Green Goddess Grain Bowl and Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad to your weekly lunch rotation for a simple and refreshing summer meal!
01of 18Cucumber SandwichPhotographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Lydia PursellThis creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light. The cream cheese-yogurt spread complements the crisp refreshing cucumber, while the hearty flavor and texture of the whole-wheat bread hold everything together.View Recipe02of 18Green Goddess Grain BowlThis healthy grain bowl packs in the greens with peas, asparagus and a creamy yogurt dressing. Tofu adds protein while keeping it vegetarian, but you could also swap in cooked shrimp or chicken for a satisfying dinner or packable lunch ready in just 15 minutes.View Recipe03of 18Walnut Pesto Pasta SaladThis cold pesto pasta salad will cool you off on a summer day. Fresh tomatoes and roasted red peppers add a pop of bright color and juiciness here, but any of your favorite pasta-salad veggies, like blanched broccoli and fresh bell peppers, would be delicious too.View Recipe04of 18Salmon Sushi Grain BowlGet all the delicious flavors of sushi with this quick grain bowl recipe. All you need is 15 minutes to get this healthy dinner on the table or to pack it up for lunch at work.View Recipe05of 18Tomato Bun Tuna MeltMake a bun out of a tomato in this healthy low-carb tuna melt recipe that swaps bread for veggies. You save 23 grams of carbohydrate and get 1 veggie serving while you’re at it!View Recipe06of 18Pulled Chicken & Pickled Veggie WrapsThese colorful chicken wraps are perfect for a crowd. Marinated radishes, onions and carrots add a salty crunch—and a sneaky serving of vegetables!View Recipe07of 18Tomato, Cucumber & White-Bean Salad with Basil VinaigretteThis no-cook bean salad is a delicious way to use summer’s best cherry or grape tomatoes and juicy cucumbers for a light dinner or lunch. Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe that dresses up this simple salad into something extraordinary.View Recipe08of 18Veggie Wrap with Cilantro HummusThese healthy multigrain wraps are filled with mixed greens, chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, as well as feta cheese and a homemade cilantro hummus. As a time-saver, the hummus can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and chilled until you’re ready to make the wraps.View Recipe09of 18Fruit, Veggie & Cheese PlateThis healthy fruit, veggie and cheese plate is easy and affordable to pull together for a fun snack-style dinner at home or can be packed up and enjoyed as an outdoor picnic.View Recipe10of 18Pistachio & Peach ToastThis breakfast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese—plus it comes together in just 5 minutes.View Recipe11of 18No-Cook Black Bean SaladThe dressing for this vegan black bean salad gets its creaminess from blended avocado. Any mix of salad greens will work well, but try arugula if you want to give this hearty salad a peppery kick.View Recipe12of 18Chicken, Quinoa & Veggie BowlWith a whopping 19 grams of protein, this one-dish meal will keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours.View Recipe13of 18Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus DressingAli RedmondHearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic 5-ingredient lunch for one!View Recipe14of 18Classic Cobb Mason Jar SaladPack classic Cobb salad upside down in a Mason jar for a healthy lunch that won’t get soggy while sitting in the fridge all morning. Or pack it up the night before for an easy grab-and-go lunch in the morning. Choose the tangiest aged blue cheese you can find; its flavor will go a long way.View Recipe15of 18Toaster-Oven TostadasWould you believe us if we said you can have restaurant-style tostadas at home in just 15 minutes? It’s no problem! Simply layer black beans and Cheddar onto corn tortillas and toast in the toaster oven.View Recipe16of 18Pizza Lettuce WrapsGo light and fresh when you’re craving pizza: these easy lettuce wraps have all the taste with fewer carbs and calories.View Recipe17of 18Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Pepper HummusThis hearty vegan salad is loaded with plant-based power ingredients: chickpeas, quinoa and hummus. We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.View Recipe18of 18Tofu Cucumber Salad with Spicy Peanut DressingHere we toss tofu in a Sichuan-inspired peanut dressing. To make this cucumber salad recipe a meal, add rice noodles and double the dressing. Serve with an extra drizzle of sesame oil and sliced scallions.View Recipe
01of 18Cucumber SandwichPhotographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Lydia PursellThis creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light. The cream cheese-yogurt spread complements the crisp refreshing cucumber, while the hearty flavor and texture of the whole-wheat bread hold everything together.View Recipe
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Cucumber Sandwich
Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell
This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light. The cream cheese-yogurt spread complements the crisp refreshing cucumber, while the hearty flavor and texture of the whole-wheat bread hold everything together.
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02of 18Green Goddess Grain BowlThis healthy grain bowl packs in the greens with peas, asparagus and a creamy yogurt dressing. Tofu adds protein while keeping it vegetarian, but you could also swap in cooked shrimp or chicken for a satisfying dinner or packable lunch ready in just 15 minutes.View Recipe
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Green Goddess Grain Bowl
This healthy grain bowl packs in the greens with peas, asparagus and a creamy yogurt dressing. Tofu adds protein while keeping it vegetarian, but you could also swap in cooked shrimp or chicken for a satisfying dinner or packable lunch ready in just 15 minutes.
03of 18Walnut Pesto Pasta SaladThis cold pesto pasta salad will cool you off on a summer day. Fresh tomatoes and roasted red peppers add a pop of bright color and juiciness here, but any of your favorite pasta-salad veggies, like blanched broccoli and fresh bell peppers, would be delicious too.View Recipe
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Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad
This cold pesto pasta salad will cool you off on a summer day. Fresh tomatoes and roasted red peppers add a pop of bright color and juiciness here, but any of your favorite pasta-salad veggies, like blanched broccoli and fresh bell peppers, would be delicious too.
04of 18Salmon Sushi Grain BowlGet all the delicious flavors of sushi with this quick grain bowl recipe. All you need is 15 minutes to get this healthy dinner on the table or to pack it up for lunch at work.View Recipe
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Salmon Sushi Grain Bowl
Get all the delicious flavors of sushi with this quick grain bowl recipe. All you need is 15 minutes to get this healthy dinner on the table or to pack it up for lunch at work.
05of 18Tomato Bun Tuna MeltMake a bun out of a tomato in this healthy low-carb tuna melt recipe that swaps bread for veggies. You save 23 grams of carbohydrate and get 1 veggie serving while you’re at it!View Recipe
05of 18
Tomato Bun Tuna Melt
Make a bun out of a tomato in this healthy low-carb tuna melt recipe that swaps bread for veggies. You save 23 grams of carbohydrate and get 1 veggie serving while you’re at it!
06of 18Pulled Chicken & Pickled Veggie WrapsThese colorful chicken wraps are perfect for a crowd. Marinated radishes, onions and carrots add a salty crunch—and a sneaky serving of vegetables!View Recipe
06of 18
Pulled Chicken & Pickled Veggie Wraps
These colorful chicken wraps are perfect for a crowd. Marinated radishes, onions and carrots add a salty crunch—and a sneaky serving of vegetables!
07of 18Tomato, Cucumber & White-Bean Salad with Basil VinaigretteThis no-cook bean salad is a delicious way to use summer’s best cherry or grape tomatoes and juicy cucumbers for a light dinner or lunch. Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe that dresses up this simple salad into something extraordinary.View Recipe
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Tomato, Cucumber & White-Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
This no-cook bean salad is a delicious way to use summer’s best cherry or grape tomatoes and juicy cucumbers for a light dinner or lunch. Fresh basil elevates an easy vinaigrette recipe that dresses up this simple salad into something extraordinary.
08of 18Veggie Wrap with Cilantro HummusThese healthy multigrain wraps are filled with mixed greens, chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, as well as feta cheese and a homemade cilantro hummus. As a time-saver, the hummus can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and chilled until you’re ready to make the wraps.View Recipe
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Veggie Wrap with Cilantro Hummus
These healthy multigrain wraps are filled with mixed greens, chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, as well as feta cheese and a homemade cilantro hummus. As a time-saver, the hummus can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and chilled until you’re ready to make the wraps.
09of 18Fruit, Veggie & Cheese PlateThis healthy fruit, veggie and cheese plate is easy and affordable to pull together for a fun snack-style dinner at home or can be packed up and enjoyed as an outdoor picnic.View Recipe
09of 18
Fruit, Veggie & Cheese Plate
This healthy fruit, veggie and cheese plate is easy and affordable to pull together for a fun snack-style dinner at home or can be packed up and enjoyed as an outdoor picnic.
10of 18Pistachio & Peach ToastThis breakfast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese—plus it comes together in just 5 minutes.View Recipe
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Pistachio & Peach Toast
This breakfast is great when you have leftover ricotta cheese—plus it comes together in just 5 minutes.
11of 18No-Cook Black Bean SaladThe dressing for this vegan black bean salad gets its creaminess from blended avocado. Any mix of salad greens will work well, but try arugula if you want to give this hearty salad a peppery kick.View Recipe
11of 18
No-Cook Black Bean Salad
The dressing for this vegan black bean salad gets its creaminess from blended avocado. Any mix of salad greens will work well, but try arugula if you want to give this hearty salad a peppery kick.
12of 18Chicken, Quinoa & Veggie BowlWith a whopping 19 grams of protein, this one-dish meal will keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours.View Recipe
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Chicken, Quinoa & Veggie Bowl
With a whopping 19 grams of protein, this one-dish meal will keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours.
13of 18Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus DressingAli RedmondHearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic 5-ingredient lunch for one!View Recipe
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Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing
Ali Redmond
Hearty yet simple to prepare, this stuffed sweet potato with black beans, kale and hummus dressing is a fantastic 5-ingredient lunch for one!
14of 18Classic Cobb Mason Jar SaladPack classic Cobb salad upside down in a Mason jar for a healthy lunch that won’t get soggy while sitting in the fridge all morning. Or pack it up the night before for an easy grab-and-go lunch in the morning. Choose the tangiest aged blue cheese you can find; its flavor will go a long way.View Recipe
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Classic Cobb Mason Jar Salad
Pack classic Cobb salad upside down in a Mason jar for a healthy lunch that won’t get soggy while sitting in the fridge all morning. Or pack it up the night before for an easy grab-and-go lunch in the morning. Choose the tangiest aged blue cheese you can find; its flavor will go a long way.
15of 18Toaster-Oven TostadasWould you believe us if we said you can have restaurant-style tostadas at home in just 15 minutes? It’s no problem! Simply layer black beans and Cheddar onto corn tortillas and toast in the toaster oven.View Recipe
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Toaster-Oven Tostadas
Would you believe us if we said you can have restaurant-style tostadas at home in just 15 minutes? It’s no problem! Simply layer black beans and Cheddar onto corn tortillas and toast in the toaster oven.
16of 18Pizza Lettuce WrapsGo light and fresh when you’re craving pizza: these easy lettuce wraps have all the taste with fewer carbs and calories.View Recipe
16of 18
Pizza Lettuce Wraps
Go light and fresh when you’re craving pizza: these easy lettuce wraps have all the taste with fewer carbs and calories.
17of 18Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Pepper HummusThis hearty vegan salad is loaded with plant-based power ingredients: chickpeas, quinoa and hummus. We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.View Recipe
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Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
This hearty vegan salad is loaded with plant-based power ingredients: chickpeas, quinoa and hummus. We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers.
18of 18Tofu Cucumber Salad with Spicy Peanut DressingHere we toss tofu in a Sichuan-inspired peanut dressing. To make this cucumber salad recipe a meal, add rice noodles and double the dressing. Serve with an extra drizzle of sesame oil and sliced scallions.View Recipe
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Tofu Cucumber Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing
Here we toss tofu in a Sichuan-inspired peanut dressing. To make this cucumber salad recipe a meal, add rice noodles and double the dressing. Serve with an extra drizzle of sesame oil and sliced scallions.
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