{"id":81797,"date":"2025-08-21T04:47:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T04:47:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/81797\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T04:47:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T04:47:07","slug":"10-most-saved-easy-lunch-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/81797\/","title":{"rendered":"10+ Most-Saved Easy Lunch Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes you just need an easy meal to get you through the day, but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to sacrifice flavor. This collection of easy lunch recipes are the most saved by users on MyRecipes<\/a>, EatingWell\u2019s very own free recipe saving tool. From salads and sandwiches to grain bowls, these recipes are fan favorites that take 20 minutes or less to make. So the next time you\u2019re running low on lunch inspiration, try out our Bang Bang Chicken Salad or our Cucumber Sandwich, and don\u2019t forget to save your favorites!\n<\/p>\n

Love any of these recipes? Join MyRecipes<\/a> to save, search and organize your EatingWell recipes all in one place. It\u2019s free!<\/p>\n

Cucumber Sandwich <\/p>\n

Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell<\/p>\n

This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light. The cream cheese\u2013yogurt spread complements the crisp refreshing cucumber, while the whole-wheat bread holds everything together with hearty flavor and texture.\n<\/p>\n

The Best Tomato Sandwich <\/p>\n

Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Anna Kelly, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman<\/p>\n

This classic tomato sandwich features a lovely combination of sweet juicy tomatoes and herby cream cheese. You can make a big batch of the cream cheese mixture and have it on hand to spread on bagels or crackers. For a boost of protein, add smoked salmon or sliced turkey or chicken.\n<\/p>\n

Bang Bang Chicken Salad <\/p>\n

Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Julia Levy.<\/p>\n

This bang bang chicken salad is a delicious dish that combines tender chicken with crisp chopped bell pepper, carrots and scallions. The star of the salad is the creamy, sweet-and-spicy bang bang sauce, made with mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce and a hint of Sriracha for heat. It\u2019s easy to prepare and makes a satisfying lunch, light dinner or appetizer served with crudit\u00e9s and crackers.\n<\/p>\n

5-Ingredient Avocado & Chickpea Salad <\/p>\n

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco.<\/p>\n

This avocado-and-chickpea salad is a fresh, flavorful dish that comes together in minutes. Made with just five ingredients, it\u2019s as simple as it is satisfying. Creamy avocado pairs perfectly with hearty chickpeas for a filling, plant-based meal. With no cooking required and minimal prep, it\u2019s a perfect quick lunch or dinner.\n<\/p>\n

No-Cook Black Bean Taco Bowls <\/p>\n

Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek.<\/p>\n

These black bean taco bowls with lime crema are a refreshing no-cook meal perfect for busy days. They feature hearty black beans, veggies and zesty toppings layered over crispy cabbage and lettuce. The lime crema adds a tangy, creamy finish that brings all the flavors together. Enjoy these effortless bowls with the suggested toppings below, or customize them with your own favorites.\n<\/p>\n

No-Chicken Salad Sandwich <\/p>\n

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer<\/p>\n

This no-chicken salad sandwich, made with chickpeas, is a delicious plant-based alternative to the classic chicken salad. Mashing the chickpeas creates a creamy texture that blends seamlessly with Greek-style yogurt, celery, pecans and grapes for flavor and crunch. Serve it on whole-grain bread, in a wrap, over a salad or with crackers for an easy lunch.\n<\/p>\n

Chopped Salad with Chickpeas, Olives & Feta <\/p>\n

Greg DuPree<\/p>\n

This quick and easy chopped salad is inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean, including chickpeas, cucumber and feta. A garlicky oil and vinegar dressing brings everything together.\n<\/p>\n

High-Protein White Bean Salad with Feta & Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette <\/p>\n

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen<\/p>\n

This white bean salad with feta and lemon-garlic vinaigrette is quick and requires no stove time. White beans bring plant-based protein and fiber to help keep you full. Creamy feta cheese provides a tangy, salty contrast to the bright vinaigrette. Tossed with fresh herbs and toasted walnuts, this salad is perfect for a light lunch.\n<\/p>\n

3-Ingredient Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Salad <\/p>\n

Carolyn Hodges<\/p>\n

We put a flavor twist on the classic chicken salad by using a lemon-herb mayonnaise. Try other mayo varieties\u2014like roasted garlic or chipotle lime\u2014in this fast, no-cook lunch recipe. Serve this rotisserie chicken salad with whole-grain crackers.\n<\/p>\n

High-Protein Cucumber Sandwich <\/p>\n

Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong.<\/p>\n

This high-protein cucumber sandwich features a creamy spread made by whipping cottage cheese with white miso, soy sauce and rice vinegar. This mixture delivers a creamy boost of protein that pairs perfectly with sliced cucumbers, which add a crisp, fresh bite.\n<\/p>\n

High-Protein Caprese Chickpea Salad <\/p>\n

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle<\/p>\n

This caprese chickpea salad is a fresh, protein- and fiber-packed, plant-based twist on the classic Italian favorite. It combines creamy mozzarella pearls, juicy cherry tomatoes and fragrant fresh basil with hearty chickpeas for a satisfying dish. A simple balsamic vinaigrette ties everything together with a tangy-sweet finish. It\u2019s quick to prepare, colorful and bursting with summery flavor.\n<\/p>\n

Black Bean\u2013Quinoa Bowl <\/p>\n

Photography: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco<\/p>\n

This black bean and quinoa bowl has many of the usual hallmarks of a taco salad, minus the fried bowl. We’ve loaded it with pico de gallo, fresh cilantro and avocado, plus an easy hummus dressing to drizzle on top.\n<\/p>\n

Green Goddess Tuna Salad <\/p>\n

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco<\/p>\n

Canned tuna makes this recipe convenient and pantry-friendly while also offering an impressive punch of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon, sardines or mackerel would work just as well in this quick recipe. Use the remaining herb sauce as a dressing for salads or grain bowls, as a spread on sandwiches or as a dip for vegetables. This recipe is easily doubled to make a big batch to meal-prep for the week. Serve on bread, in a wrap, over a bed of greens or scooped up with your favorite chips, crackers or cucumber slices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sometimes you just need an easy meal to get you through the day, but that doesn\u2019t mean you…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":81798,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[102,6636,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-81797","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nutrition","8":"tag-health","9":"tag-nutrition","10":"tag-uk","11":"tag-united-kingdom","12":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81797","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=81797"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81797\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/81798"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=81797"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=81797"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=81797"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}