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Cool down with one of these delicious chilled lunch recipes, all of which fit well in avegetarian diet. These refreshing dishes are flavorful, filling and made without any meat so you can have a midday meal that aligns with your goals. Some of our favorites include a Creamy Avocado & White Bean Wrap and our Tofu Cucumber Salad with a Spicy Peanut Dressing—which one will you try first?
01of 18Udon Noodles with TofuTofu, vegetables and noodles pair well with a savory soy-and-sesame vinaigrette in this tasty vegetarian meal.View Recipe
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Udon Noodles with Tofu
Tofu, vegetables and noodles pair well with a savory soy-and-sesame vinaigrette in this tasty vegetarian meal.
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02of 18Vegetarian Italian HoagiesTraditional Italian subs feature meat, but this delightfully easy sandwich packs a punch with artichoke hearts, red onion and zesty peperoncini instead. If you’re packing the hoagies to take along, keep the ingredients separate and assemble right before eating to avoid soggy bread.View Recipe
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Vegetarian Italian Hoagies
Traditional Italian subs feature meat, but this delightfully easy sandwich packs a punch with artichoke hearts, red onion and zesty peperoncini instead. If you’re packing the hoagies to take along, keep the ingredients separate and assemble right before eating to avoid soggy bread.
03of 18Tofu Cucumber Salad with Spicy Peanut DressingNeutral-flavored tofu absorbs all of the flavors of this Sichuan-inspired dressing like a champ. Serve over rice noodles or a bowl of greens.View Recipe
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Tofu Cucumber Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing
Neutral-flavored tofu absorbs all of the flavors of this Sichuan-inspired dressing like a champ. Serve over rice noodles or a bowl of greens.
04of 18Hoisin-Sesame Salad with Baked TofuThis salad is made satisfying with savory baked tofu; carrots and snap peas add crunch.View Recipe
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Hoisin-Sesame Salad with Baked Tofu
This salad is made satisfying with savory baked tofu; carrots and snap peas add crunch.
05of 18Tofu, Snow Pea & Carrot Wild Rice SaladSesame oil and nori (dried seaweed) give this wild rice salad a savory flavor boost.View Recipe
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Tofu, Snow Pea & Carrot Wild Rice Salad
Sesame oil and nori (dried seaweed) give this wild rice salad a savory flavor boost.
06of 18Quinoa Avocado SaladProtein-packed quinoa pairs with creamy avocado in this refreshing grain salad. It’s the perfect meal-prep recipe for lunches on the go.View Recipe
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Quinoa Avocado Salad
Protein-packed quinoa pairs with creamy avocado in this refreshing grain salad. It’s the perfect meal-prep recipe for lunches on the go.
07of 18Chickpea & Veggie Grain BowlThis high-fiber grain bowl is packed with colorful veggies and plant-based protein to keep you feeling energized and satisfied.View Recipe
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Chickpea & Veggie Grain Bowl
This high-fiber grain bowl is packed with colorful veggies and plant-based protein to keep you feeling energized and satisfied.
08of 18Black Bean & Mango SaladColeslaw mix makes this recipe quick to prepare. The coleslaw-bean mixture can also be used as a delicious taco topping.View Recipe
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Black Bean & Mango Salad
Coleslaw mix makes this recipe quick to prepare. The coleslaw-bean mixture can also be used as a delicious taco topping.
09of 18Whole-Wheat Veggie WrapUse whichever veggies you have on hand to fill up this veggie wrap. The avocado and hummus help hold the wrap together—and provide heart-healthy fat and fiber.View Recipe
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Whole-Wheat Veggie Wrap
Use whichever veggies you have on hand to fill up this veggie wrap. The avocado and hummus help hold the wrap together—and provide heart-healthy fat and fiber.
10of 18Mixed Greens with Lentils & Sliced AppleThis salad is a breeze to whip up for lunch, especially if you use canned lentils.View Recipe
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Mixed Greens with Lentils & Sliced Apple
This salad is a breeze to whip up for lunch, especially if you use canned lentils.
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Chickpea & Quinoa Grain Bowl
It seems grain bowls have as many variations as there are stars in the sky, and there is no wrong way to build one! This one features hummus, quinoa, avocado and loads of veggies!
12of 18Tomato & Smoked Mozzarella SandwichesTake a classic combination like fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, add a couple of flavor-packed ingredients like olives and sun-dried tomatoes, put it between two pieces of crusty bread and you’ll have a satisfying sandwich you’ll look forward to eating for lunch.View Recipe
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Tomato & Smoked Mozzarella Sandwiches
Take a classic combination like fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, add a couple of flavor-packed ingredients like olives and sun-dried tomatoes, put it between two pieces of crusty bread and you’ll have a satisfying sandwich you’ll look forward to eating for lunch.
13of 18Spring Pea Salad with StrawberriesThe tangy champagne vinaigrette balances the grassy sweetness of the peas and fruity pop of the berries.View Recipe
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Spring Pea Salad with Strawberries
The tangy champagne vinaigrette balances the grassy sweetness of the peas and fruity pop of the berries.
14of 18Edamame Hummus WrapMade with protein-rich edamame instead of chickpeas, this easy hummus recipe is the perfect vegetarian filling for a grab-and-go wrap.View Recipe
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Edamame Hummus Wrap
Made with protein-rich edamame instead of chickpeas, this easy hummus recipe is the perfect vegetarian filling for a grab-and-go wrap.
15of 18Roasted Veggie & Quinoa SaladQuick, simple and packed with satisfying protein and fiber, this salad makes a perfect lunch.View Recipe
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Roasted Veggie & Quinoa Salad
Quick, simple and packed with satisfying protein and fiber, this salad makes a perfect lunch.
16of 18Veggie SandwichThere’s no chance of getting the afternoon munchies when you fuel up with this vegan sandwich filled with fiber and healthy fats.View Recipe
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Veggie Sandwich
There’s no chance of getting the afternoon munchies when you fuel up with this vegan sandwich filled with fiber and healthy fats.
17of 18Southwestern Salad with Black BeansHere we top salad greens with black beans, sweet corn and grape tomatoes and bring it all together with a tangy avocado-lime dressing for a flavor-packed salad.View Recipe
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Southwestern Salad with Black Beans
Here we top salad greens with black beans, sweet corn and grape tomatoes and bring it all together with a tangy avocado-lime dressing for a flavor-packed salad.
18of 18Black Bean-Avocado TortaHere we fill a hollowed-out roll with mashed spiced black beans and guacamole for a satisfying vegetarian dish. Cabbage provides a delicious crunch.View Recipe
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Black Bean-Avocado Torta
Here we fill a hollowed-out roll with mashed spiced black beans and guacamole for a satisfying vegetarian dish. Cabbage provides a delicious crunch.
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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