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If you’re getting tired of the same old lunches and looking for some new delicious lunch ideas, I’ve got you covered! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From the best taco salad and triple decker sandwich to all the soup recipes you could want! I’ve even got lunch ideas for kids, so if you’re in a rut with packing school lunch, there are plenty of recipes your kids will love, like a crispy cheese quesadilla that’s sure to make their box lunch anything but boring. Of course, there are a bunch of healthy lunch ideas too, like refreshing salads and even some meal prep lunch ideas that only get better with time. So, without further ado, here are 50 lunch ideas to get you out of your lunch rut!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sandwich & Wrap Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These sandwich recipes are anything but average. There’s everything from crunchy lettuce wrap ideas to a tuna melt sandwich. And if you love a panini this one<\/a> is next level!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ginger Scallion Chicken Wraps<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Triple Decker California Club<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Turkey Larb Lettuce Wraps<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Open Faced Bell Pepper and Scallion Tuna Melt<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Leftover Asian Chicken Wraps<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Turkey, Brie and Pesto Panini<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Smoked Salmon Tartine<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Chicken Kefta Wraps<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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There’s no missing out on any of the flavors with these salad recipes. There’s a salad for every season of the year. Some of my favorites are the viral<\/a> cucumber salad, a super colorful farmers market chicken salad, and the perfect taco salad topped with crispy homemade tortilla strips. Trust me, they’ll be your favorites in no time too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pesto Farmers Market Salad with Grilled Chicken<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Persimmons<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Cucumber Feta Salad<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Ginger Soy Herb Salad<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Greek Salad with Salmon<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Taco Salad<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Avocado Kale Caesar<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Soup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you didn’t know, we’re big fans of soup over here, so you bet these soup recipes are going to be the best of the best! You must try the most delish potato soup<\/a>, my all-time favorite lentil soup<\/a>, and this minestrone soup<\/a> loaded with every vegetable under the sun! Talk about easy lunch ideas right here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curry Lentil Soup<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Italian Wedding Soup<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Chicken Chili Verde<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Potato Leek Soup<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Chicken Tortilla Soup<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Sweet Potato Soup<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Not your Grandma\u2019s Minestrone Soup<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Bowls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’m all for a quick and easy lunch bowl! From a quinoa bowl to a grain bowl to my DIY burrito bowl<\/a> that rivals the one from chipotle – I know it’s a big claim, and I stand by it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer Grain Bowl with Green Goddess Feta Dressing<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Quinoa Burrito Bowls<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Chicken Shawarma Bowls<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
DIY Chipotle Burrito Bowl<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Ginger Scallion Chicken Bowls<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Chicken Larb Bowls<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Salmon Shawarma Bowls<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Meal Prep Lunch Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These are the kinds of recipes that only get better with time which means they’re perfect for meal prep. So, for example, you could make a big batch of this greek pasta salad<\/a> that would last you for days or whip up the chicken salad for these stuffed pitas<\/a>, and boom, not only will you have a delicious lunch for work but also save yourself a ton of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Castelvetrano Greek Pasta Salad<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Deconstructed Falafel Salad<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Asian Chicken Slaw<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Green Goddess Quinoa Bowls<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Greek Chicken Stuffed Pitas<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Lunch Ideas for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


I’ve even got school lunch covered for you! If you’re looking for lunch ideas for kids, I have plenty of kid-friendly recipes like gnocchi, cheesy quesadillas, and even how to make the cheesiest grilled cheese<\/a>. Most of these recipes are also meal prep friendly, so you can make them ahead and pack them up in the morning before school drop off. And if you’re looking out for the best things to pack lunch in, this Yeti lunch box<\/a> is great at keeping things cool, or if you’re wondering how to keep food warm for lunch, try using this Thermos<\/a> which will keep everything hot for hours!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pesto Pasta Salad<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Garlic Buttered Angel Hair with Burrata<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Cheesiest Grilled Cheese<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Mexican Corn and Quinoa Salad<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Schinkennudeln (Ham & Cheese Pasta)<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Crispy Cheese Quesadilla<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Cheesy Baked Gnocchi<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Best Lunch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most popular lunch recipes on What’s Gaby Cooking that I’m sure you’ll love as well, like these 25 minute chicken tacos<\/a> or five different ways to make avocado toast. And I must add this chicken fajita Cobb salad is a must-try! I mean, it is seriously incredible. Think everything you’d normally wrap up in a tortilla but over a crisp bed of greens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicken Fajita Bowls with Guacamole<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Basil Vinaigrette Pasta (The ONLY summer pasta you need)!<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Chicken Parmesan Meatballs<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Chicken Fajita Cobb<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Avocado Toast \u2013 5 Ways!<\/a> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Ground Chicken Tacos<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Looking for more easy lunch ideas?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at this roundup<\/a> of 10 easy make ahead lunches<\/strong>. If you’re looking for dinner ideas next check out this roundup<\/a> of 50 easy dinner ideas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Lunch Ideas: Quinoa Taco Bowls<\/h2>\n\n\n
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A healthy version of a taco bowl loaded with quinoa, taco meat, plenty of cheese and the best tomatillo avocado salsa ever.<\/span><\/div>\n
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