Our quick and easy lunch recipes are perfect for lunch on-the-go. Need lunch for work? Try our varied ideas, from salads or wraps to soups and snacks. See more Lunch recipes.
2 of your 5-a-day from a dip? It's possible with this tasty beetroot dip that's fresh, creamy and high in vitamin A too. The toasted walnuts give it a lovely crunch but you could omit them, if you prefer. Enjoy with chopped veg, flatbreads or whatever you fancy. This dip is great for picnics or as a healthy snack to keep in the fridge for when hunger strikes.
This simple recipe is great fun for children aged seven and eight upwards and it goes to prove that savoury muffins can taste just as good as sweet ones!
These speedy curried chickpeas are perfect for make-ahead lunches or dinners. You can serve them however you fancy, we like them with rice or with flatbreads for dipping.
These vegan summer rolls look impressive but they're super-easy to make and quick too, making them ideal for a summery lunch or light evening meal. Fry tofu until nice and crisp and roll into rice wraps with crunchy veggies, fruit and fresh herbs. It's a flavour and texture experience you'll want to recreate again and again!
Whizz up this salmon salad in just 10 minutes for a delicious and satisfying lunch or light dinner. We've used hot smoked salmon and mixed grains for ease and speed, alongside lots of lovely citrus flavours and fresh, fragrant herbs. You couldn't wish for a better lunch!
Inspired by the French classic tuna Niçoise, this bold and bright salad features smoked mackerel, which adds a lovely rich, aromatic quality. We've still included most of the ingredients of the much-loved Niçoise salad, including a quick and delicious dressing. Throw together in 25 minutes for a super-fresh springtime meal!
Inspired by the flavours of the classic Greek pastry, this sausage roll recipe is bursting with fresh and tangy flavours. We've swapped the traditional spinach in spanakopita for fresh greens, while the fennel and chilli sausages lend aromatic, spicy notes. These sausage rolls would be great for a lunchbox or picnic.
This flavoursome pasta salad makes a great lunch on the go or simple spring dinner. Ready in 15 minutes, it uses leftover marinated courgettes (see tip, below) and budget-friendly tinned salmon, so it's a super-easy solution when hunger strikes!
These tasty little pastries are so quick and easy to make in an air-fryer, with crisp puff pastry and a oozy ham and cheese filling. The addition of courgette adds moisture and a bit of hidden veg for kids. Perfect for lunch, picnics or snacking.
A speedy veggie rice bowl using leftover roasted squash
Use leftover lamb and spinach meatballs to whip up these easy Greek salad wraps with crunchy lettuce, sweet tomatoes and a dollop of creamy hummus. Perfect for a light summer dinner or even a packed lunch.
Use leftover chicken thighs and fragrant Thai green curry sauce to create this fresh and zesty noodle salad for the perfect packed lunch or light dinner.
Ready in just 30 minutes, this fragrant cauliflower curry hits all the right notes for a dinner that's on the table in no time
This flavour-packed mackerel salad makes the most of storecupboard ingredients and comes together in minutes. A tin of three bean salad adds variety, but use whatever beans or lentils you fancy, see tip below. This makes a satisfying lunch or light dinner for two.
This open sandwich makes a lovely lunch any day of the week. It's loaded with big, bold flavours and looks pretty too. The combo of nutty rye sourdough, creamy houmous, fiery beetroot and tangy blackberries is genius – don't forget the hot honey drizzle!
This tasty buddha bowl proves salads can be adventurous! With ready-made mixed grains and falafel, plus a delicious homemade dressing, it comes together in just 15 minutes, perfect for a quick and easy midweek lunch.
Kids will love these flavour-packed pasties, stuffed with sweetcorn, ham and carrot, they're great eaten warm or could be packed cold in a lunchbox
A hybrid between a loaf and a frittata, this clever bake really packs in the veg, providing 2 of your 5-a-day. It’s delicious served warm with a salad for a light meal, while the leftovers are just as good sliced up and packed into lunchboxes to make a satisfying midday meal.
These simple frittata bites make the perfect healthy snack. They're packed with sweet potatoes and spinach to count towards 2 of your 5-a-day, plus cottage cheese for extra protein. This recipe makes 16 bites to keep you and your family snacking all week long.
These egg pots are a super-easy snack to prepare for the week ahead. Roasted chickpeas and tomatoes are topped with feta and a jammy egg for a protein hit. They also count towards 2 of your 5-a-day and are way more colourful than a cereal bar.
Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy Italian-style salad is perfect for a simple yet hearty lunch and is high in protein. Tuna and butter beans is a classic combination which tastes even better when paired with a sharp and zesty mustard dressing. Top with a boiled egg and enjoy with a sprinkle of basil leaves.
Give crunchy tacos a tasty tuna twist with this exciting gluten-free lunch idea that kids will love. Jam-packed with tinned tuna, fresh veggies, tangy salsa and boiled egg, this easy Mexican-inspired lunch is full of flavour and ready in no time at all. Let kids load up their tacos to add to the fun!
Beans are a great source of protein for veggie and vegan diets, and taste even better when stuffed into pitta breads. Batch-cook this recipe for easy healthy lunches all week.
These delicious spiced pear crisps are the perfect healthy snack recipe, and best of all they couldn't be easier to make
Bursting with blueberries, this luscious layer of frozen yogurt makes a heavenly snack
Make your kids a lunchbox that really has it all – creamy tuna and cream cheese wrapped up with crisp lettuce, chicken and veg skewers and sweet apple and honey rounds
A substantial mushroom and rice soup for winter nights, with softnened garlic, onion and thyme. It is accompanied by slices of warm crusty baguette, oozing with melted Stilton and walnuts, straight from the grill.
These healthy, savoury muffins will make a great snack for the whole famil
Spruce up al desko lunches with this gorgeous crustless quiche, loaded with creamy butternut squash, tangy Stilton, cranberry sauce and fragrant thyme
With just a handful of ingredients – and a packet of wholemeat tortilla wraps – you can rustle up these spiced houmous and chicken 'pizzas'
Try something a little different for the kids' sandwiches. This super quick option means no cooking is required and it's budget-friendly too.
This veggie twist on coronation chicken is the perfect filling for sandwiches or wraps. Mix boiled eggs in a classic 'coronation' sauce with curry powder, mango chutney and mayonnaise, then serve whichever way you fancy. You can prep this filling ahead of time to enjoy for lunches all week long.
Sweet meets savoury with this Italian-inspired appetizer you can enjoy for brunch, lunch or just about any time of day! Use Tesco Finest white sourdough and burrata to upgrade your bruschetta to the max.