Feel nourished and refreshed with these flavorful lunch recipes.
We use rotisserie chicken (look for unseasoned to keep sodium in check!)
to simplify things, but any leftover cooked chicken will work.
Photo: Leigh Beisch
Serve over a bed of greens or between two slices of whole-grain bread.
Caprese Sandwich
This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta.
The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor.
Antonis Achilleos
If you enjoy the flavor profile, this dish can also be made with orzo in place of quinoa.
And you’re free to make it in the same bowl you serve it in, minimizing cleanup!
Celery adds a satisfying crunch, while blue cheese provides a cooling element to balance the spicy sauce.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
Serve on top of leafy greens or use as a sandwich filling.
Serve it with a spinach salad for a great autumn lunch.
Spicy Tuna Salad English Muffin Sandwich
This quick lunch idea has a delicious balance of flavors.
Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely
A slightly spicy Sriracha-mayonnaise mixture adds heat to the tuna salad, while the quick-pickled cucumbers provide brightness.
Be sure to toast the English muffin so the sandwich doesn’t get soggy.
Piled-High Vegetable Pitas
Fresh, bright flavors come alive in these easy vegetarian pitas.
Ali Redmond
These pitas would also work well with whatever leftover cooked veggies you have on hand.
No need to warm the roasted veggies up; this recipe tastes great chilled or at room temperature.
Greg DuPree
Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Holly Raibikis
Sara Haas
Sara Haas
Jennifer Causey
