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If you’re trying to find inspiration for a healthy lunch, these quick cold lunch recipes are the answer! From chicken tacos and pasta salad to refreshing cold soup recipes and shrimp avocado salad, these easy cold lunch recipes are ready in 30 minutes or less. Making healthy lunch for regular weekdays or weekends doesn’t have to be a chore because healthy ingredients such as tomatoes, salad, or quinoa cook pretty quickly, and you can store them in the refrigerator until ready to assemble. If you’re considering a weekend healthy lunch, just check this huge selection of fast lunch recipes and pick your fave to add to your weekly lunch rotation. Enjoy!
Lunch Recipes: 55 Best Cold Lunch Ideas
1. Lettuce Wrap Sandwich with Ham, Tomato and Mozzarella
This low-carb Lettuce Wrap Sandwich is the perfect option for lunch on the go. Paleo, gluten-free and keto friendly!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box2. Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Healthy Lettuce Wraps made with shrimp, freshly chopped vegetables and a delicious peanut butter sauce - Overflowing with flavors and textures!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box3. Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Piled with chunky chicken and veggies – makes for a light, yet satisfying dinner.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box4. Creamy Broccoli Salad Meal Prep
A light and filling broccoli salad meal prep that’s easy to pull together with the beautiful and fresh combinations of fresh broccoli, savory bacon, and creamy dressing. This broccoli salad is easy to make and full of bright flavors!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box5. Tomato Strawberry Gazpacho
This tomato strawberry Gazpacho recipe is a light and delicious summertime cool soup recipe ever!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box6. Cucumber Mango Crab Salad
Cucumber mango crab salad is a delicious, and refreshing salad which features imitation crab as its main ingredient. You'll love this crab salad for a light lunch or dinner!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box7. Tomato Onion Toast with Herb Butter
Juicy tomato with red onion, and the unexpected flavor of herb butter, all come together to create a wonder balance of flavors over a crunchy toast.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box8. Blackened Chicken Salad with Avocado
This blackened chicken salad recipe with avocado is crisp and full of flavor - Salad with chicken is the simplest and healthiest meal you can make!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box9. Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These chicken lettuce wraps are so delicious - Citrusy, sweet, spicy, and savory all in one, the salsa that goes with grilled chicken will steal the show. Perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box10. Cucumber Avocado Salad
A quick and easy cucumber avocado salad recipe with the most delicious lime dressing! This avocado cucumber salad will disappear so fast and you'll wish there was more of it!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box11. Quinoa Cucumber Salad
Cucumber quinoa salad recipe with a simple lemon and olive oil dressing is a wonderful salad that's perfect with any meal.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box12. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil
This Healthy chicken pasta salad is packed with flavor, protein and veggies. Try this pasta salad recipe for a quick lunch or a light dinner!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box13. White Bean and Carrot Salad
A warm white bean carrot salad recipe with a 2-ingredient lemon maple sauce as a dressing! This white bean carrot salad is easy to make and full of bright flavors!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box14. Healthy Tomato Potato Salad
This easy tomato potato salad recipe is light, nourishing, and super delicious. Bring the potato salad to your next potluck and prepare yourself for rave reviews!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box15. Sea Scallops BLT Lettuce Wraps
Sea scallops BLT lettuce wraps is such a delicious appetizer! This easy twist on a classic BLT sandwich with seared sea scallops, bacon, tomato, and lettuce will make you feel like you are a 3-star chef!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box16. Chicken Spinach Pasta Salad Meal-Prep
This spinach chicken pasta salad meal prep makes a healthy, satisfying lunch on the go. You can make this amazing chicken pasta salad in less than 15 minutes flat!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box17. Easy Tuna Melt
This ULTIMATE TUNA MELT sandwich goes out to all the canned tuna lovers. With just the right amount of crunch, melty cheddar cheese, and a delicious tuna salad, you might even convert a tuna hater.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box18. Cucumber White-Bean Salad with Tomato & Pesto Vinaigrette
Our white bean salad only take minutes to prepare, and is packed full of healthy veggies. You'd better bookmark this white bean salad recipe, because we know you’ll use it a lot!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box19. Healthy Lettuce Shrimp Avocado Salad
This avocado shrimp salad recipe with lettuce and tomato, is THE BEST healthy salad meal. Perfect for lunch or any night of the week!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box20. Easy Pasta Salad with Avocado
Pasta salad with creamy avocado slices is so easy to make! the best Pasta salad to add to your dinner table. - One bowl of this healthy pasta salad will delight even the pickiest eaters!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box21. Mozzarella Pasta Salad with Parmesan Balsamic Dressing
This mozzarella pasta salad is the perfect side dish or main course for a warm Spring or Summer evening!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box22. Easy Shrimp Avocado Salad with Tomatoes
This healthy shrimp avocado salad for two tastes crazy good and is loaded with the freshest ingredients.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box23. Chickpea Quinoa Salad Meal Prep
This chickpea quinoa salad meal prep is full of good-for-you ingredients, and so easy to prepare!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box24. Healthy Chickpea Quinoa Salad
This chickpea quinoa salad is quick, healthy, and perfect to make ahead!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box25. Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad
This avocado chicken salad recipe is light, flavorful, and easy to make - Perfect Healthy salad recipe for your next barbecue or potluck!
Cooking time: 6 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box26. Healthy Chicken Salad Wraps
This 20 minute, healthy chicken salad wrap will become a quick family favorite, perfect for busy weeknights.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box27. Watermelon Tomato Chilled Soup
A light and refreshing cold soup recipe — Full of delicious summer flavors!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box28. Spinach Salad with Mozzarella, Tomato & Pepperoni
This spinach salad is healthy and delicious - So simple and perfect for a quick lunch!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box29. Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
This Mediterranean chickpea salad recipe is a bright, colorful, and delicious salad perfect for hot summer days.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box30. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Pesto, Avocado, and Tomato
This chicken pasta salad recipe is like a circus of flavors at every bite!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box31. Meal Prep Chicken Spinach Cauliflower Salad
This meal prep chicken spinach and cauliflower salad is light, delicious, and super easy to make. Perfect to make ahead for lunch!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box32. Healthy Roasted Chicken Parmesan Kale Salad
This wholesome chicken kale salad recipe is packed to the max with goodies!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box33. Cauliflower Broccoli Ham Salad {Low Carb / Keto}
This broccoli cauliflower salad is the new low carb / keto lunch you're looking for!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box34. Asian Noodle Salad with the Best Ever Ginger Vinaigrette
This vegan noodle salad is perfect for midweek lunches or larger gatherings.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box35. Chilled Green Tomato Soup with Strawberry Salsa
Try and serve this silky and smooth treat on a hot summer day, it is absolutely divine.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box36. Easy Chicken Tacos
These Easy chicken tacos are better than take-out and ready in minutes. perfect for busy weeknights.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box37. Grilled Shrimp Avocado Toast
Perfect for your breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a midnight snack!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box38. Broccoli Meal Prep Salad {Low-Carb / Keto}
This broccoli salad meal prep recipe is our idea of meal-prep perfection!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box39. Shrimp Avocado Corn Salad with Summer Vinaigrette
This shrimp avocado corn salad is tasty and healthy, perfect for a nourishing lunch on a hot summer day.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box40. Honey Balsamic Avocado Toast
A quick and healthy breakfast to feed your avocado obsession.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box41. Heirloom Tomato Cream Cheese Toast
A colorful and juicy snack ready in under 10 minutes.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box42. Chilled Cantaloupe Soup
This cold soup recipe is a tasty first course for a hot summer evening.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box43. Ultimate Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions & Mushrooms
Ideal for a quick lunch at home, tangy apple and grilled mushrooms team perfectly with sweet, melty onions. Enjoy with a crisp salad!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
45. Bacon Puff Pinwheels
These bacon puff pastry pinwheels are sure to be a hit at your next party!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box46. Easy Meal Prep Keto Breakfast
This keto breakfast recipe is packed with protein and so convenient for busy mornings - The perfect meal-prep option for on the go.
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box47. Broccoli Meal Prep Salad {Low-Carb / Keto}
This broccoli salad meal prep recipe is our idea of meal-prep perfection!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box48. Pizza Toast with Ham,Tomato and Mozzarella
Your new go-to breakfast! pizza toasts with Ham,Tomato and Mozzarella are a sure hit for a gourmet breakfast.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box49. Chicken Pasta Salad Bowl
Perfect for meal prep or a healthy lunch on the go.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box50. Sauteed Swiss Chard Toasts
This vegetarian snack is so healthy and delicious.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box51. Sweet Potato Toasts
These sweet potato toasts are a nutrient-rich alternative to your typical toast. All you have to do is slice, toast and top!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box52. Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket
Pigs in a blanket with a flavorful sausage filling wrapped in crisp puff pastry make the perfect bite-size appetizers for the holidays! Customize these easy sausage rolls with herbs, spices, and cheese - everyone will rave about them!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
54. Cherry Tomato and Prosciutto Toasts
A quick and easy appetizer to please your guests at any spring or summer event.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
55 Best Cold Lunch Ideas: Lettuce Wrap Sandwich with Ham, Tomato and Mozzarella
by eatwell101
Yield: Makes 1 Prep Time: 10 min Cook time: 0 min
This low-carb Lettuce Wrap Sandwich is the perfect option for lunch on the go. Paleo, gluten-free and keto friendly!
Ingredients you need for the Lettuce Wrap Sandwich with Ham, Tomato and Mozzarella
Directions
1. Lay a square of parchment onto your work surface. Layer 4 – 5 pieces of lettuce in the middle of parchment paper. You can slightly split the thick, white base of the leaf with a knife to make it easier to roll.
2. Spread mayonnaise or mustard in the middle of the lettuce wrap. Layer turkey, ham, cheese, red onion, and tomato on top of mayonnaise.
3. Using parchment paper as a guide, roll the lettuce up as tightly as you can. Once you start rolling, tuck the ends of the wraps towards the inside, and continue rolling like a sleeping bag. When it is completely wrapped, tightly roll the remainder of the parchment around the lettuce.
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