Lunch recipes

Elevate your midday meal with simple lunch ideas. Explore portable meal prep bowls and fresh salads perfect for busy professionals and home cooks alike.

Zesty Greek Yogurt Tzatziki

Greek Yogurt Tzatziki for 6 Servings

5.00 (2 Ratings)

Health-conscious hosts love this Greek Yogurt Tzatziki. The section on why the texture stays thick explains how to prevent watery liquid for a bold result.

Hawaiian Shoyu Ahi Poke in 10 Minutes

Shoyu Ahi Poke in 10 Minutes

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Many poke recipes overpower the fish with too much sauce. This Shoyu Ahi Poke balances salty and buttery notes and includes an ingredient swap table.

Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl with Ahi Tuna

Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl for 4 Servings

3.33 (3 Ratings)

Many raw fish bowls lack balance. This Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl uses bright acidity to keep things fresh, and we explain this in the Why These Flavors Work section.

Healthy Japanese Tuna Rice Bowl

Tuna Rice Bowl in 13 Minutes

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Busy professionals can enjoy this Tuna Rice Bowl. This tuna mayo rice guide includes a quick timing and yield summary for a fast, filling lunch.

Gluten Free Ahi Tuna Bowl with Tamari

Ahi Tuna Bowl in 40 Minutes

4.00 (2 Ratings)

Curing raw fish with tamari and honey creates this Ahi Tuna Bowl. The guide includes an ingredient swap guide and takes 40 minutes total to prepare.

Mediterranean Grilled Eggplant Salad

Grilled Eggplant Salad for 4 Servings

5.00 (1 Ratings)

Smoky and charred Grilled Eggplant Salad. The "Why This Recipe Works" section explains how to keep the texture firm. Ideal for a healthy plant-forward lunch.

Smoky Eggplant Roasted Dip

Eggplant Roasted Dip with Tahini

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Smoky and charred Eggplant Roasted Dip. Includes a detailed ingredient quantity table for various yields. Great for a healthy appetizer platter.

Smoky Authentic Mexican Salsa Roja

Salsa Roja in 25 Minutes

4.33 (6 Ratings)

Salsa Roja with a smoky flavor. This authentic Mexican salsa recipe provides restaurant style results. Includes a budget swap table. Ready in 25 minutes.

Roasted Mexican Red Salsa

Mexican Red Salsa for 4 Servings

4.50 (4 Ratings)

Mexican Red Salsa with a smoky depth. This authentic Mexican salsa roja recipe delivers restaurant quality Mexican salsa. Use our budget swap table.

Zesty Fresh Cilantro Lime Salsa

Cilantro Lime Salsa in 12 Minutes

4.00 (1 Ratings)

Cilantro Lime Salsa is bright and punchy. Enjoy this fresh cilantro salsa as a homemade cilantro lime salsa. See our budget swap table. Ready in 12 minutes.

Zesty Jalapeno Lime Salsa

Quick Jalapeno Lime Salsa

4.33 (3 Ratings)

Jalapeno Lime Salsa is bright and tangy. This fresh Jalapeno Lime Salsa mixes with cilantro lime salsa for bold flavor. Use our budget swap table.

Restaurant Quality Jalapeno Lime Salsa

Jalapeno Lime Salsa in 10 Minutes

4.50 (2 Ratings)

This Jalapeno Lime Salsa is zesty and crisp. Use our fresh cilantro lime salsa recipe with a budget swap table for a tasty appetizer in 10 minutes.

Mild Homemade Salsa: Fresh and Chunky

Homemade Salsa in 5 Minutes

4.33 (3 Ratings)

This Homemade Salsa is bright and chunky. Try this Fresh Tomato Salsa Recipe or a Mild Mexican Salsa Recipe. Includes a budget swap table. Ready in 5 minutes.

Restaurant Quality Blender Red Salsa

Easy 5-Minute Red Salsa

4.50 (6 Ratings)

This Red Salsa is ready fast. Use our Quick Blender Red Salsa method and Easy Blender Salsa Canned Tomatoes tips. Includes a budget swap table. Ready in 5 min!

Simple No Cook Salsa with Roma Tomatoes

Simple No Cook Salsa in 25 Minutes

4.00 (4 Ratings)

Enjoy this Simple No Cook Salsa for a zesty dip. This fresh tomato salsa recipe includes a budget swap table for an Easy Homemade Salsa Recipe in 25 min.

Quick Five Minute Salsa

Quick Salsa in 5 Minutes

5.00 (4 Ratings)

This Quick Salsa is ready in minutes. Use this easy blender salsa recipe for a restaurant style salsa at home. Includes a budget swap table. Make it now!