Sandwich and Wrap Healthy Lunch Ideas

For quick and easy lunch solutions, a great sandwich is always a winner! The recipes below include fun twists on classics like egg salad and peanut butter and jelly, alongside creative sandwiches you might not have tried yet. A word of advice: no one enjoys a soggy sandwich, so assemble these recipes on the day you’re planning to eat them.

Healthy Lunch Wraps

These lunch wraps can easily be a week-long favorite! A Dijon mustard vinaigrette infuses bold, tangy flavor into the chickpea, kale, and avocado filling.

Egg Salad Sandwich

This is genuinely THE BEST egg salad recipe—a zesty and fresh blend packed with herbs, capers, and lemon juice. For a delightful vegan option, you can substitute crumbled tofu for hard-boiled eggs.

PB&J with Hazelnut Butter and Strawberry Chia Jam

Feeling tired of the classic PB&J? This upscale version features homemade hazelnut-pecan butter spread along with tangy strawberry chia jam. To enjoy this treat throughout the year, feel free to use frozen berries in the jam.

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

This vegan take on the French pan bagnat is one of my favorite lunchtime staples. Creamy chickpea salad replaces the traditional tuna, while fresh veggies such as cucumbers and radishes ensure a delightful crunch.

Crispy Baked Falafel

Making falafel for lunch is exciting, as there are countless ways to enjoy it. You can add it onto a salad one day and mix it into a grain bowl the next. Finally, stuff it into a wrap along with fresh veggies, pickled onions, and a generous amount of hummus.

Healthy Lunch Ideas for Noodle Lovers

If you’re not in the mood for a salad or a sandwich, these noodle-based lunch ideas are sure to please.

Sesame Soba Noodles

This recipe is popular among our readers for a reason! A tangy, nutty sesame dressing envelops soba noodles, edamame, and plenty of crunchy veggies. Adjust the vegetables according to the season—carrots, cucumbers, broccoli, asparagus, and kale are all fantastic options.

Fresh Spring Rolls

Chewy rice noodles combined with tofu, avocado, herbs, and mango create an irresistible filling for these spring rolls. Serve them with creamy peanut sauce for an added touch.

Peanut Noodles

If you’re keen on quick meal prepping, this dish is perfect. The only item needing cooking is the noodles; the peanut sauce can be mixed in one bowl. You’ll have an entire week’s worth of lunches prepared in just 30 minutes!

Grain Bowl Lunch Ideas

Filling, flavorful, and fresh—these grain bowls are my go-to healthy lunch ideas. Use these recipes as a base and feel free to swap in different grains, vegetables, or sauces.

Best Buddha Bowl

This sunny turmeric tahini sauce elevates a simple combination of chickpeas, roasted sweet potatoes, kale, and brown rice.

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

A creamy garlic yogurt sauce brings bright, savory flavor to this healthy lunch dish. Swap it for tahini sauce or hummus to make it vegan!

Sushi Bowl

Your favorite veggie sushi transformed into a rice bowl! Don’t forget the spicy mayo for serving.

Hearty Bean and Lentil Salads

Protein-packed salads often appear at picnics and cookouts, but they’re also fantastic healthy lunch options! Their flavors improve as they sit in the fridge, making them ideal for meal prep.

Chickpea Salad

This vibrant salad is delicious as it is, but feel free to customize it with bell peppers, roasted red peppers, or feta cheese. Serve it over a bed of greens or stuff it into pita bread with a touch of hummus.

Lentil Salad

Choose French green or black lentils for this recipe; they retain their shape during cooking, yielding satisfying texture to the hearty salad.

Three Bean Salad

Fresh green beans, crunchy celery, and herbs breathe new life into this classic salad.

Reheat-able Soups and Stews

If meal prepping isn’t your style, there are still ways to get ahead with lunch! Supercharge your lunches with soups or stews by making extra whenever you cook. These recipes reheat perfectly for quick lunches.

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Thanks to the Instant Pot, this nourishing soup practically prepares itself!

Butternut Squash Soup

Infused with ginger, sage, and rosemary, this comforting soup is a fall favorite. With over 1,000 five-star reviews, you won’t want to miss trying it!