Lunch

You need quick and easy lunch recipes for school, and healthy lunch recipes for work to make on busy weeks. Don’t miss recipes for lunch at home, too!

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    Fresh Chilled Strawberry Soup

    From Penticton, British Columbia, Alice Butcher writes, "After a day outdoors, my husband and I find that there's nothing more...


    Low-Fat Clam Chowder

    You’d never guess that a rich and creamy clam chowder could be low-fat, but this one is! With lots of...


    Three-Meat Chili

    A combination of pork tenderloin, ground turkey and ground beef make this chili unique. Instead of pinto beans, you can...


    Tossed Salad with Pine Nut Dressing

    This crunchy, colorful salad is full of fresh veggies, straight from our garden. It’s drizzled with my tangy pine nut...


    Tossed Salad

    To speed up the preparation of this salad even more, you can slice the vegetables when you have time, either...


    Refreshing Shrimp Salad

    Avocado, strawberries and shrimp are wonderful together in this filling yet light salad. Balsamic or raspberry vinaigrette dressings go well...


    Cajun Crab Burgers

    Here's my take on the traditional crab cake. I like to top my sandwiches with Cajun remoulade and pile spicy...


    Poor Boy Sandwich

    Field editor Violet Beard of Marshall, Illinois shares her recipe for a fresh-tasting tuna sandwich.

    Healthy Blue Cheese Dressing

    Enjoy the rich, full-bodied flavor of blue cheese dressing without the guilt in this recipe from Carolyn Steele of Marathon...


    Summer Veggie Subs

    Every Sunday night during the summer, a local park near our home holds free outdoor concerts. We've been going for...


    Jeweled Endive Salad

    Every Christmas, friends have a huge potluck party. I wanted to bring something unique, so I topped off endive and...


    Beef Minestrone

    This recipe pleasantly proves that decreasing fat intake doesn't mean saying farewell to ground beef's full-bodied flavor. This soup is...


    Lemony Zucchini Ribbons

    Fresh zucchini gets a shave and a drizzle of lemony goodness in this fab salad. Sprinkle the goat cheese or...


    Country Bean Soup

    I like to give this mix as a gift, layering the beans in a clear pint jar and attaching the...


    Healthy Gazpacho

    Healthy vegetables are the basis of this cold, tasty soup. For a spicier version, use spicy V8 juice.


    Three-Bean Chili

    You won't miss meat in this tasty bean chili.


    Pistachio Lettuce Salad

    This colorful salad is topped with a drizzle of delicious honey-and-ginger vinaigrette. You’re sure to bring home an empty bowl.

    Banana Nut Salad

    Sharon Mensing from Greenfield, Iowa combines two kid-friendly flavors in this speedy salad. "Children can help out by slicing and...


    Taco Bean Salad

    Storing Seasoned Hamburger Mix in the freezer helps Dorothy beat the clock when she is creating this change-of-pace tossed salad....


    Chicken Spaghetti Salad

    "I make this quick dish when I'm in a hurry and don't want a huge meal," notes Holly Siphavong, Eureka,...


    Deli Sandwich Platter

    Our Test Kitchen staff created two lip-smacking spreads to jazz up a variety of deli meats. Simply pick up some...


    Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches

    These sandwiches always make a big hit. The cooking in our area of western Pennsylvania represents a "melting pot" of...


    Crab Salad Wraps

    Jane Birch created this delicious recipe in her Edison, New Jersey kitchen and wound up with a sandwich that adds...

    Sloppy Joe Sandwich

    This time, editor Karen Ann Bland of Gove, Kansas shares a proven favorite, Sloppy Joe Sandwiches. "This recipe comes from...


    Watercress & Orange Salad

    Keep this recipe handy when you need to make a special salad quickly. The flavorful vinaigrette adds a refreshing touch...


    Citrus Fruit Salad

    Fresh pineapple with yogurt and pecans is a merry update of the classic ambrosia salad. We stir it up for...


    Cabbage Chowder

    This creamy, tasty soup is the perfect dish for a cool winter day. I love the caraway seeds which provide...


    Turkey Club Sandwich with Chipotle

    We’re crazy for turkey club sandwiches. A nearby roadside stand carries gorgeous tomatoes every summer. We load up, then stuff...


    Bacon Mac and Cheese Grilled Cheese

    Recipe provided by Kenmore®