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23 Quick Fix Lunch Ideas

Can we all just agree that lunch is the hardest meal of the day? I feel like I eat the same thing every day. Not to mention I’ve got a crazy toddler to feed as well. Whatever we eat for lunch, it has to be quick, easy, healthy-(ish) and filling. If you’re in the same boat as me, I’ve found 23 quick fix lunch ideas that are going to save the day! You can thank me later.

23 Quick Fix Lunch Ideas

1. Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad: Loving the sound of this chicken salad sandwich. Those grapes/apples give it a yummy crunch. (via Damn Delicious)

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

2. Chicken Verde Wonton Tacos: Perfect little taco bites for lunch. Quick and easy and right up my ally. (via The Girl Who Ate Everything)

Chicken Verde Wonton Tacos

3. Egg Salad Mason Jar Recipe: If you haven’t tried mason jar salads- get on it!! They are such a great healthy lunch hack. (via Make and Takes)

Egg Salad Mason Jar Recipe

4. Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich: Cheesy spicy goodness all in one little sandwich. That’s a lunch I can get behind. (via Foodie Crush)

Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich

5. One Pot Three Cheese Mac and Cheese: No need for a box when you can make this creamy dreamy three cheese mac and cheese! (via The Garlic Diaries)

One Pot Three Cheese Mac and Cheese

6. Lo Mein Meal Prep: Lunch is made for the whole week with this lo mein meal prep idea. So much better than take-out! (via Damn Delicious)

Lo Mein Meal Prep

7. Spinach Feta Quiche with Tomatoes: Brunch quiche for the win! Doesn’t it look tasty? (via Savory Nothings)

Spinach Feta Quiche with Tomatoes

8. 10 Minute BBQ Ham Sandwiches: These ham sandwiches are super easy to make and so flavorful. (via The Recipe Rebel)

10 Minute BBQ Ham Sandwiches

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9. Taco Pasta Salad: Tacos + Salad = lunch heaven. Look at all that cheesy and avocado! (via The Girl Who Ate Everything)

Taco Pasta Salad

10. Berry Green Buddha Bowl: Have you made a Buddha bowl yet? They are healthy, filling, and such a great lunch idea. I love this one with fruits and veggies! (via Spoonful of Flavor)

Berry Green Buddha Bowl

11. Avocado Chicken Salad Sandwiches: Use rotisserie chicken to make this sandwich the easiest lunch ever! (via Crazy for Crust)

Avocado Chicken Salad Sandwiches

12. Spicy Guacamole Dip: I don’t know about you but I could probably eat an entire bag of chips and a bowl of guac for lunch. This recipe seems like a perfect lunch recipe! (via Savory Tooth)

Spicy Guacamole Dip

13. Best Ever Broccoli Salad: Is this the best ever broccoli salad? Only one way to find out. It looks pretty delicious to me. Look at those bacon bits! (via Creations by Kara)

Best Ever Broccoli Salad

14. Raspberry Chipotle Turkey Pocket Thins: This is a gourmet sandwich that is quick and simple to whip up for lunch. (via Inside Bru Crew Life)

Raspberry Chipotle Turkey Pocket Thins

15. Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad: Eat this salad cold or hot. It’s super yummy either way! (via Add a Pinch)

Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad

16. Mac and Cheese with Broccoli and Carrots: Add some carrots and broccoli to this cheesy mac and cheese dish and you’ve got one healthy tasty lunch meal. (via Rasa Malaysia)

Mac and Cheese with Broccoli and Carrots

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17. Baked Parmesan Tomatoes: Needing a light summer lunch idea? These baked parm tomatoes are it! Add some yummy bread on the side for a complete meal. (via The Blond Cook)

Baked Parmesan Tomatoes

18. Egg, Avocado, and Pesto Bagel: Get through that mid-day slump with this bagel sandwich. Looks amazing. (via Two Peas & Their Pod)

Egg, Avocado, and Pesto Bagel

19. BBQ Chicken Burrito Bowl: I love the burrito bowl trend. A bowl full of the yummiest ingredients and flavors. Yes, please! (via Simply Recipes)

BBQ Chicken Burrito Bowl

20. Greek Chicken Gyro Flatbread Pizzas: You’re going to love this simple flatbread pizza for lunch. It will satisfy every tastebud and keep you full until dinner. (via Carlsbad Cravings)

Greek Chicken Gyro Flatbread Pizzas

21. Ham & Cheese Waffle Sandwiches: Make these ham and cheese sandwiches in a waffle iron. Easy as one, two, three! (via Plain Chicken)

Ham & Cheese Waffle Sandwiches

22. Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese and Tomatoes: Who doesn’t love avocado toast? This recipe looks and sounds fantastic. (via The Lemon Bowl)

Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese and Tomatoes

23. Easy Chicken and Bean Tostadas: A simple chicken tostada loaded with beans, guac, and salsa. (via Good Life Eats)

Easy Chicken and Bean Tostadas

No more lunch excuses. These lunch ideas are perfection. Enjoy!!

23 Quick Fix Lunch Ideas

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*Originally posted 8/28/17

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