12 Healthy Lunch Recipes You'll Crave

By Ashley S. • Jan 16, 2025

Healthy doesn't have to mean boring. Check out these 12 Healthy Lunch Recipes the next time you want to refresh your noon refuel! Ditch the limp lettuce and revamp your lunch today.

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#1. Kale Caesar Salad

Crunch into a new twist on a classic Caesar salad! Kale Caesar Salad has a fresh garden flavor that is deeper than traditional Caesar salads and is topped with crispy chickpeas for a unique texture and added heartiness. You can whip up a Kale Caesar Salad in a hurry and it's a healthy lunch option that doesn’t skimp out on flavor! Nothing beats that tangy, creamy Caesar dressing!

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#2. Moroccan Chicken Bowl

A great lunch should be refreshing, filling, and exciting, getting you ready for the rest of your day. This Moroccan Chicken Bowl certainly checks all the boxes! Juicy, smoky, sweet, and savory Moroccan-style chicken paired with a fresh and bright tomato salad and tangy pickled onions make for electrifyingly-good flavors! With a sweet and sour slaw alongside and a base of garden green arugula, Moroccan Chicken Bowl puts a whole new spin on a healthy lunch. You may never go back to simple sandwiches after trying this meal!

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#3. Sisi's Italian Soup

Buongiorno (good day)! Please be prepared for your kitchen to be filled with old world excellence! You can almost smell all the smells of Sisi's Italian Soup filling the air. Loaded with hearty ground turkey, juicy, diced tomatoes, and al dente macaroni noodles in a seasoned broth, you just don't get any more homestyle than this! Sisi's Italian Soup is a healthy and delicious choice for lunch, dinner, or any time in between. Say arrivederci (until we meet again) to lackluster soups! Godere (enjoy)!

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#4. Avocado Chicken Wrap

Healthy food often gets saddled with a reputation for being boring and bland. But that notion falls apart with a bite of Avocado Chicken Wrap. Tender chicken pairs with the fresh, fatty flavor of avocado for a refreshing, quick meal. Whether Avocado Chicken Wrap is great for lunch on the go or a simple dinner after a long day. Delectable garden tastes keep this meal light and a little cheddar cheese adds welcome sharpness. We’re going to have to rethink what healthy food even means after this!

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#5. BLT Bowl

Lips smack and heads turn when people see a sandwich piled high with crisp fresh lettuce, juicy tomato, and crispy fatty bacon. The BLT Bowl will do the same, but now with added whispers of "I can't believe something so healthy tastes so good!" Filled with nutty, tender quinoa and topped with runny and rich poached eggs, the BLT Bowl doesn't forget the trio of tastes that makes its namesake so intriguing: fresh arugula, plump cherry tomatoes, and crumbled bacon still rule the roost. Sandwiches may not be your go-to lunch after this!

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#6. California Burger Bowls

California Burger Bowls have ambitions. They want to amaze your tastebuds while also offering a healthy, easy, and speedy lunch or dinner. And they succeed! In less than half an hour, California Burger Bowls whip up juicy, savory turkey burgers loaded with the easygoing heat of the West Coast sun and topped with tangy and sweet bites of tropical fruit with the smooth creaminess of avocado. Each bowl is pure happiness all the way down; it leaves you feeling good and your taste buds feeling elated.

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#7. Perfetto Italian Salad

A Perfetto Italian Salad is the result of a few key, delicious ingredients that come together to make a dish greater than the sum of its parts. The foundation is a refreshing bed of crispy Romaine and butter lettuce. It then builds on the flavor with spicy red onion, juicy tomatoes, and sharp, nutty parmesan shavings. For a finishing touch, everything is coated in smooth, tangy Italian dressing. Perfetto Italian Salad is easy to make, quick to assemble, and just what you need for a healthy lunch or a fantastic first course. It's just perfect.

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#8. Healthy-Swap Chicken Salad Sandwich

Some days you just want a light, delicious lunch that packs a punch. Well, the Healthy-Swap Chicken Salad Sandwich might just work out to become your new favorite go-to low-carb meal. Tangy Greek yogurt balanced with tender chicken and juicy grapes, combined with some tasty seasonings, all come together to form the perfect handheld that will have your mouth aerobics in full-on bench press mode! So, lighten up and try the refreshing Healthy-Swap Chicken Salad Chicken Sandwich! Healthy never tasted so good!

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#9. Mexican Corn & Quinoa Salad

Mexican Corn & Quinoa Salad is a healthy dish with all your favorite Mexican flavors. It’s the perfect mixture of hearty black beans, sweet corn, bright lime and bell pepper, and herbaceous cilantro. Each bite is a delicious combination of textures and flavors. Mexican Corn & Quinoa Salad is perfect for a light summer lunch or dinner, and it’s so easy to make!

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#10. Buffalo Chicken Salad

Isn't it the worst when you're trying to make healthier choices, but the greasy, flavorful foods keep calling your name?! Well, long no more! Buffalo Chicken Salad caps your craving for fried chicken wings and gives it a more nourishing spin! A big, 'ole bowl of greens and veggies make up the crispy, healthy foundation for this exciting lunchtime option. Topped with juicy chicken with a buffalo-flavored kick and drizzled with a lighter, creamy version of ranch dressing, you'll forget this food is actually good for you with every bite! Don't settle for bland and boring! Buffalo Chicken Salad can help you out!

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#11. Pretty Girls' Pasta Salad

The pretty girls always seem to be in the know when it comes to hair and skin care, but believe it or not, they know a thing or two about food, too! To keep their wavy locks luminous and dewy faces glistening, they like to enjoy some healthy Pretty Girls' Pasta Salad! Whether served on the side or as the main for lunch, this fresh pile of grilled chicken, bouncy pasta, juicy veggies, and creamy mozzarella that's soaked in a homemade lemon-basil pesto will make you squeal! The girls who get it, get it (the boys are welcome, too!) and we know you'll soon see that Pretty Girls' Pasta Salad is where it's at!

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#12. Garlic Roasted Salmon

Are you looking for a quick, but also fulfilling, and maybe even a little elegant weeknight dinner option? Or maybe a delicious lunch for two? Garlic Roasted Salmon is the perfect, healthy solution to just about any meal. The flaky salmon cooked alongside juicy tomatoes and flavorful asparagus is just about as good as it gets. This recipe can easily be doubled (or more) if you are looking for a delectable meal for a larger crowd or have the desire to meal prep. It is simple, yet simply exquisite! Try this Garlic Roasted Salmon for your next special occasion, whether it be with some of your favorite people or just for yourself. No matter what, it's a dish of perfection. Leftovers, optional!

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