25 Healthy Lunch Ideas for a Super Satisfying Midday Meal

Salad is probably what’s on your mind when you think about a healthy lunch because it’s easy to make. But the thing is there’s a lot of recipes that can help you feel satisfied all the way up until dinner.

These delicious sandwiches and rice bowls are a good alternative to your uninspired, boring lunches. Not only quick but these fill with the good stuff lunches are also affordable and easy to make ahead.

Whether you’re needing a quick meal at home, for a post-workout snack, or prepping a week of lunches for the office, these healthy lunches are filling, packable, and delicious.

I have rounded up 25 healthy lunch ideas to try out this week!

25 Satisfying Healthy Lunch Ideas

1. Sesame Tofu Onigirazu

Step up your tofu recipe by making this Asian-inspired dish. This is a crowd-pleasing lunch that anyone can enjoy, even the meat-eaters will love this too! You can also get creative and swap the tofu with white fish for a nonvegan. (Via Lazy Cat Kitchen)

2. Cauliflower Shawarma Grain bowl

Some spice, lots of veggies, some crunch, and a delicious sauce that put it all together is what you need when you want to serve tasty vegan meals for friends and relatives. Surely will become a regular thing. (Via Our Salty Kitchen)

3. Healthy Spring Rolls

Brighten up any day with these healthy rainbow rolls. Full of fresh, seasonal veggies, protein packed, and even fruity flavor make this recipe is a fun and colorful lunch. Put it all together this delicious meal in advance, then just grab and go. Plus, there’s a savory dipping sauce for each one. (Via A Sweet Pea Chef)

4. Brie and Prosciutto Sandwich

Don’t know what to bring for your next afternoon picnic? I’ve got you covered. Roasted red peppers, Italian olives, assorted deli meats layered with creamy brie cheese, and peppery arugula. Super easy and healthy your whole family is going to love these! (Via Half Baked Harvest)

5. Blackened Cod

This blackened cod recipe comes together in a flash, thanks to fish that cooks fast and a handful of corn and mango. Loaded with flavor, this combo is a perfect way to enjoy seafood at lunch. (Via Chisel and Fork)

6. Italian Pasta Salad

Calls for cherry tomatoes, black olives, tri-color rotini pasta, quartered salami, fresh basil, and diced mozzarella cheese. This pasta salad is so versatile and you can customize it to how you like it. You can’t go wrong with pasta. (Via Gal on a Mission)

7. Firecracker Ground Chicken

Looking for a low-carb meal? Search no further. With just ground chicken, chili oil, swerve brown sugar, buffalo sauce, ginge, cider vinegar, and some spice and in just 20 minutes you can make a super simple recipe. Satisfying meals you’ll want to make again and again. (Via Kinda Healthy Recipes)

8. Tofu Drunken Noodles

You don’t need to take out anymore once you made these tasty noodles. Made with udon noodles, tofu, and bright veggies this is a filling, flavorful and outstanding dish. You will get rave reviews from everybody. (Via Jo Cooks)

9. Mediterranean White Bean Soup

Ditch your dairy, cream-based soups for a light and refreshing soup like this one. Has no fancy ingredients or complicated steps, this healthier spin on your favorite comfort food is definitely one to try! (Via Feel Good Foodie)

10. Egg Salad

If you don’t have a ton of ingredients on hand, then an egg salad is the best lunch to make. Made with simple ingredients: eggs, dijon mustard, mayonnaise, dill, and chives, this salad is best served on top of a sandwich. Your pantry to the rescue! (Via The Recipe Critic)

11. Korean BBQ Burrito

Garlicky and gingery beef, spicy kimchi, steaming white rice, basil, cilantro, and yum yum sauce all tossed up on a soft flour tortilla for a scrumptious burrito. Uses a crockpot to cook the beef make this delicious recipe so easy to make. Definitely will be your go-to lunch. (Via Pinch of Yum)

12. Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice

The combination of ground chicken, cheese, garlic, and spices makes these meatballs divine. Not only that, but this dish is also keto-friendly, gluten-free, and paleo. Add cauliflower rice for the ultimate low-carb meal prep lunch! This buttery dish really gives meatballs their time to shine. (Via Eatwell 101)

13. Pork Dumplings

Step up your lunch game and make these super simple dumplings. In just 30 minutes and less than 10 ingredients is all you need to get this tasty and flavorful dish. You won’t believe how crisp, yet tender texture these dumplings are. (Via Midwest Foodie)

14. Kung Pao Chicken

Who is here is addicted to Chinese food? If it is you, you will love this sweet and spicy dish. You might already have all the bases to make this stir-fried chicken. A stunning dish that is hard to pass up. You will make this recipe again and again! (Via Cafe Delites)

15. Quinoa Buddha Bowl

Filled with avocado, crispy chickpeas, kale, roasted sweet potatoes, and a tangy tahini dressing make this bowl nourishing, colorful, and a super filling lunch. Give this delicious recipe a try! (Via Feel Good Foodie)

16. Healthy Lettuce Wrap

Sweet coconut aminos, sesame oil, creamy almond butter, ginger, rice wine vinegar, and hot sauce transform ground pork into the ultimate quick and healthy lunch. Place them on lettuce cups and serve with dipping sauce. This easy recipe is out of this world! (Via 40 Aprons)

17. Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp, slaw, fresh avocado, cilantro sauce, and tortilla are what you will need to make this light, yet filling dish. Can be ready in 30 minutes or less, this packed with flavor taco is a great make-ahead lunch you can pack on the go. (Via Chelsea’s Messy Apron)

18. Chicken Burrito Bowl

To make this satisfying bowl you’ll need chicken breasts, avocado, black beans, corn, rice, shredded cheddar cheese, spices, and salsa. Can be made vegan and low carb, this easy dish is so simple and tasty. (Via Easy Chicken Recipes)

19. Salmon Patties

Keep your lunch simple and tender with a plate full of omega-3s and protein. Whether you use a well-drained canned salmon or your leftover salmon, you will get these delicious flaky patties. Worth a try! (Via Natasha’s Kitchen)

20. Thai Chickpea Mason Jar Salad

Layers of tangy peanut dressing, quinoa, zucchini, carrots, cabbage, and are topped with honey roasted peanuts in a jar salad is the easiest way to pack a healthy salad for lunch. (Via Sweet Peas and Saffron)

21. Protein Snack Pack

Looking for a quick lunch for school, work, picnic, or post-workout? Look no further. Filled with crunchy veggies, almonds, hummus, cheese cubes, cherry tomatoes, and hard-boiled eggs. This high-protein snack is so easy and takes only 15 minutes. (Via The Forked Spoon)

22. Tuna Rice Bowl

Sometimes simplicity is the best like this tuna rice bowl. You just need 6 simple ingredients that you might already have in your pantry and take under 20 minutes to make. If you love canned tuna, you will love this recipe. (Via Spice the Plate)

23. Instant Pot Cheddar Risotto with Fresh Sage

Cheddar cheese, chicken stock, olive oil, dry white wine, fresh sage, arborio rice, and butter are the ingredients that you will need to make this quick lunch. This no fussing, no stirring recipe will make you hooked. (Via The View from Great Island)

24. Sushi Bake

Who is here loves sushi? Then you will love this sushi bake. Even though it’s basically not sushi as it is made in a baking dish, it still tastes delicious and tasty. This sushi bake might be your new favorite to eat sushi. (Via Our Little Nook)

25. Pizza Toast

If you’re busy and don’t have a lot of ingredients on hand, you will happy with this simple recipe. Pizza sauce smothered on toasted bread before adding toppings like cheese and tomato slices, then broiled until the cheese melted.

Comes together in a snap, this fun, and tasty pizza toast is perfect for a quick lunch. (Via Healthy Little Foodies)