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55 Best Cold Lunch Ideas

by Sidney Yang – Aug 18, 2022
55 Best Cold Lunch Ideas
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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!

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Lunch Recipes: 55 Best Cold Lunch Ideas

1. Lettuce Wrap Sandwich with Ham, Tomato and Mozzarella

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55 Best Cold Lunch Ideas

This low-carb Lettuce Wrap Sandwich is the perfect option for lunch on the go. Paleo, gluten-free and keto friendly!

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2. Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

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Healthy Lettuce Wraps made with shrimp, freshly chopped vegetables and a delicious peanut butter sauce - Overflowing with flavors and textures!

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3. Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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Piled with chunky chicken and veggies – makes for a light, yet satisfying dinner.

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4. Creamy Broccoli Salad Meal Prep

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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!

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5. Tomato Strawberry Gazpacho

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This tomato strawberry Gazpacho recipe is a light and delicious summertime cool soup recipe ever!

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6. Cucumber Mango Crab Salad

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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!

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7. Tomato Onion Toast with Herb Butter

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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.

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8. Blackened Chicken Salad with Avocado

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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!

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9. Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps

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These chicken lettuce wraps are so delicious - Perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or meal prep!

Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Cucumber Avocado Salad

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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!

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11. Quinoa Cucumber Salad

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Cucumber quinoa salad recipe with a simple lemon and olive oil dressing is a wonderful salad that's perfect with any meal.

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12. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil 

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Healthy chicken pasta salad is packed with flavor, protein and veggies. Try this pasta salad recipe for a quick lunch or a light dinner!

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13. White Bean and Carrot Salad

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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!

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14. Healthy Tomato Potato Salad

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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!

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15. Sea Scallops BLT Lettuce Wraps

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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!

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16. Chicken Spinach Pasta Salad Meal-Prep

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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!

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17. Easy Tuna Melt

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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.

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18. Cucumber White-Bean Salad with Tomato & Pesto Vinaigrette

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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!

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19. Healthy Lettuce Shrimp Avocado Salad

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This avocado shrimp salad recipe with lettuce and tomato, is THE BEST healthy salad meal. Perfect for lunch or any night of the week!

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20. Easy Pasta Salad with Avocado

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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!

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21. Mozzarella Pasta Salad with Parmesan Balsamic Dressing

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This mozzarella pasta salad is the perfect side dish or main course for a warm Spring or Summer evening!

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22. Easy Shrimp Avocado Salad with Tomatoes

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This healthy shrimp avocado salad for two tastes crazy good and is loaded with the freshest ingredients.

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23. Chickpea Quinoa Salad Meal Prep

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This chickpea quinoa salad meal prep is full of good-for-you ingredients, and so easy to prepare!

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24. Healthy Chickpea Quinoa Salad

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This chickpea quinoa salad is quick, healthy, and perfect to make ahead!

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25. Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad

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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 box

26. Healthy Chicken Salad Wraps

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This 20 minute, healthy chicken salad wrap will become a quick family favorite, perfect for busy weeknights.

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27. Watermelon Tomato Chilled Soup

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A light and refreshing cold soup recipe — Full of delicious summer flavors!

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28. Spinach Salad with Mozzarella, Tomato & Pepperoni

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This spinach salad is healthy and delicious - So simple and perfect for a quick lunch!

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29. Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

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This Mediterranean chickpea salad recipe is a bright, colorful, and delicious salad perfect for hot summer days.

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30. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Pesto, Avocado, and Tomato

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This chicken pasta salad recipe is like a circus of flavors at every bite!

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31. Meal Prep Chicken Spinach Cauliflower Salad

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This meal prep chicken spinach and cauliflower salad is light, delicious, and super easy to make. Perfect to make ahead for lunch!

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32. Healthy Roasted Chicken Parmesan Kale Salad

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This wholesome chicken kale salad recipe is packed to the max with goodies!

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33. Cauliflower Broccoli Ham Salad {Low Carb / Keto}

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This broccoli cauliflower salad is the new low carb / keto lunch you're looking for!

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34. Asian Noodle Salad with the Best Ever Ginger Vinaigrette

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This vegan noodle salad is perfect for midweek lunches or larger gatherings.

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35. Chilled Green Tomato Soup with Strawberry Salsa

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Try and serve this silky and smooth treat on a hot summer day, it is absolutely divine.

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36. Easy Chicken Tacos

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These Easy chicken tacos are better than take-out and ready in minutes. perfect for busy weeknights.

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37. Grilled Shrimp Avocado Toast

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Perfect for your breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a midnight snack!

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38. Broccoli Meal Prep Salad {Low-Carb / Keto}

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55 Best Cold Lunch Ideas

This broccoli salad meal prep recipe is our idea of meal-prep perfection!

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39. Shrimp Avocado Corn Salad with Summer Vinaigrette

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This shrimp avocado corn salad is tasty and healthy, perfect for a nourishing lunch on a hot summer day.

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40. Honey Balsamic Avocado Toast

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A quick and healthy breakfast to feed your avocado obsession.

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41. Heirloom Tomato Cream Cheese Toast

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A colorful and juicy snack ready in under 10 minutes.

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42. Chilled Cantaloupe Soup

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This cold soup recipe is a tasty first course for a hot summer evening.

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43. Ultimate Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions & Mushrooms

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Ideal for a quick lunch at home, tangy apple and grilled mushrooms team perfectly with sweet, melty onions. Enjoy with a crisp salad!

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44. Pesto, Ham, Arugula Sandwich Wrap

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45. Bacon Puff Pinwheels

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These bacon puff pastry pinwheels are sure to be a hit at your next party!

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46. Easy Meal Prep Keto Breakfast

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This keto breakfast recipe is packed with protein and so convenient for busy mornings - The perfect meal-prep option for on the go.

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47. Broccoli Meal Prep Salad {Low-Carb / Keto}

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This broccoli salad meal prep recipe is our idea of meal-prep perfection!

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48. Pizza Toast with Ham,Tomato and Mozzarella

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Your new go-to breakfast! pizza toasts with Ham,Tomato and Mozzarella are a sure hit for a gourmet breakfast.

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49. Chicken Pasta Salad Bowl

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Perfect for meal prep or a healthy lunch on the go.

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50. Sauteed Swiss Chard Toasts

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This vegetarian snack is so healthy and delicious.

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51. Sweet Potato Toasts

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These sweet potato toasts are a nutrient-rich alternative to your typical toast. All you have to do is slice, toast and top!

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52. Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket

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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!

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53. Zucchini Tomato and Feta Bruschetta

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54. Cherry Tomato and Prosciutto Toasts

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A quick and easy appetizer to please your guests at any spring or summer event.

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