Top 10 Lunch Recipes Under 300 Calories
Updated: Jul. 18, 2023
Need lunch this week? Plan on packing one of these 300-calorie lunch recipes. Whether you prefer soups, salads or sandwiches, each recipe is a winner.
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Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup
Calories per serving: 203
This is my favorite tortellini soup recipe. It’s quick to fix on a busy night and full of healthy, tasty ingredients. It originally called for spicy sausage links, but I’ve found that turkey sausage, or even ground turkey breast, is just as good. —Tracy Fasnacht, Irwin, Pennsylvania
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Shrimp Avocado Salad
Calories per serving: 252This salad can be served as a cool and satisfying dinner or lunch. The delicious taste and smooth texture of avocados mixed with the crisp shrimp salad is heavenly. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
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The Ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup
Calories per serving: 239My first Wisconsin winter was so cold, all I wanted to eat was homemade chicken noodle soup. Of all the chicken noodle soup recipes out there, this type of soup is my favorite and is in heavy rotation from November to April. It has many incredibly devoted fans.—Gina Nistico, Denver, Colorado
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Pepperoni Pizza Loaf
Calories per serving: 296
This savory stromboli starts with frozen bread dough, so it comes together in practically no time. The golden loaf is stuffed with cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers and olives. I often add a few slices of ham, too. It’s tasty served with warm pizza sauce for dipping. —Jenny Brown, West Lafayette, Indiana
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Taco Salad for a Large Crowd
Calories per serving: 262
I made this huge taco salad to bring to a party and people were scrambling to figure out who made it. Needless to say I only brought home an empty bowl and the guests went home with a full stomach! Everyone loves this taco salad recipe. —Lisa Homer, Avon, New York
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Upstate Minestrone Soup
Calories per serving: 236If you love vegetables, you’ll find this minestrone especially satisfying. Keep the recipe in mind when you have a bounty of fresh garden produce. —Yvonne Krantz, Mt. Upton, New York
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Homemade Antipasto Salad
Calories per serving: 214This colorful antipasto salad is a tasty crowd-pleaser. Guests love the homemade dressing, which is a nice change from bottled Italian. — Linda Harrington, Windham, New Hampshire
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Cauliflower Soup
Calories per serving: 159Every other cauliflower soup recipe I tried lacked flavor, but this cheesy recipe packs a tasty punch! We like it with hot pepper sauce for a little extra kick. —Debbie Ohlhausen, Chilliwack,
British Columbia
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Creamy Egg Salad
Calories per serving: 228I love the versatility of egg salad, especially with this recipe. You can serve it on a nest of mixed greens, tucked into a sandwich or with your favorite crisp crackers. —Cynthia Kohlberg, Syracuse, Indiana
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Hearty Vegetable Soup
Calories per serving: 105A friend gave me the idea to use V8 juice in vegetable soup because it provides more flavor. My best vegetable soup recipe is perfect to prepare on a crisp autumn afternoon. —Janice Steinmetz, Somers, Connecticut
Originally Published: January 02, 2021
