15 Spring Lunches Ready in 10 Minutes or Less By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on April 7, 2024 SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco. Credit: See More Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco Enjoy one of these bright and tasty lunches in just 10 minutes or less. Packed with seasonal ingredients like avocados, kale and strawberries, these recipes make the perfect midday meal for spring. Prepare our Best Chicken Salad ahead of time for sandwiches and crackers. Or, throw our 3-Ingredient Brie & Jam Wrap in the microwave for a quick and easy bite on the go. 01 of 15 Vegetarian Niçoise Salad This vegetarian take on a traditional Niçoise salad omits the fish and piles on plenty of vegetables. View Recipe Save 02 of 15 Best Chicken Salad Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster What’s the key to the best chicken salad? Use punchy, flavorful ingredients that pack in the flavor, like zesty herbs, acidic lemon juice, sharp onion or shallots. This herbaceous chicken salad recipe is perfect sandwiched between two slices of whole-wheat country bread, but don’t stop there! Enjoy it with crackers, in a wrap or serve it on top of greens. View Recipe Save 03 of 15 Avocado-Egg Toast Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey Try it once and we think you'll agree: Topping avocado toast with an egg is a near-perfect breakfast. View Recipe Save 04 of 15 Mason Jar Power Salad with Chickpeas & Tuna This power salad will keep you fueled for hours, thanks to 26 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber. Tossing the dressing and kale, and then letting it stand in the jar, softens it enough so you don't need to massage or cook it to make it tender. View Recipe Save 05 of 15 Green Goddess Tuna Salad Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Canned tuna makes this recipe convenient and pantry-friendly while also offering an impressive punch of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon, sardines or mackerel would work just as well in this quick recipe. Use the remaining herb sauce as a dressing for salads or grain bowls, as a spread on sandwiches or as a dip for vegetables. This recipe is easily doubled to make a big batch to meal-prep for the week. Serve on bread or in a wrap, over a bed of greens or scooped up with your favorite chips, crackers or cucumber slices. View Recipe Save 06 of 15 3-Ingredient Brie & Jam Wrap Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco. Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco Grab your favorite-flavor jam and pair it with melted Brie cheese on a whole-wheat tortilla for a sweet and savory lunch. Reheating the wrap once it’s fully assembled can get messy, so we recommend enjoying the wrap cold if you’re taking it on the go. View Recipe Save 07 of 15 Kale Salad with Quinoa & Chicken Toss the cooked chicken into this healthy salad recipe while it's still warm to lightly wilt the kale, making it softer and easier to eat. Using store-bought salad dressing saves time, but you could also make your own tangy vinaigrette. View Recipe Save 08 of 15 Matcha Green Smoothie Bowl EatingWell Matcha powder and spinach give this healthy smoothie bowl a beautiful green hue. If you don't have spinach on hand, try swapping in another dark leafy green like kale. View Recipe Save 09 of 15 Spinach Salad with Quinoa, Chicken & Fresh Berries If you're packing this grain bowl for work, combine the dressing ingredients in a small container. When you're ready to eat, shake the dressing well, add it to the salad and toss. If you don't have time to make a homemade dressing, use 3 tablespoons of store-bought olive oil vinaigrette. Keep prep time short by using rotisserie chicken (or leftover chicken) and a pouch of microwavable quinoa. View Recipe Save 10 of 15 Avocado, Tomato & Chicken Sandwich In this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, the avocado is mashed to create a healthy creamy spread. View Recipe Save 11 of 15 Shrimp, Avocado & Feta Wrap This easy wrap makes a great healthy lunch to pack for work. Buy cooked shrimp in the seafood department at most supermarkets and grocery stores, or check the freezer section for tailed and deveined shrimp that are easy to thaw and steam. Salty feta and chopped fresh vegetables keep this easy lunchtime wrap flavorful and satisfying. View Recipe Save 12 of 15 Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad with Chicken In this healthy copycat of a takeout salad favorite we combine precooked (or leftover) chicken and poppy seed dressing with fresh greens, strawberries and goat cheese for an easy throw-together meal that's ready in 10 minutes. View Recipe Save 13 of 15 Whole-Wheat Veggie Wrap Use whichever veggies you have on hand to fill up this veggie wrap. The avocado and hummus help hold the wrap together—and provide heart-healthy fat and fiber. View Recipe Save 14 of 15 Avocado Egg Salad This quick recipe takes classic egg salad to the next level with the addition of creamy avocado. Serve it on a piece of toasted whole-grain bread or inside a tender lettuce leaf. Avocados brown quickly, so plan on making it no more than two hours before you plan to serve it. View Recipe Save 15 of 15 Cucumber, Tomato & Arugula Salad with Hummus Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and feta top arugula in this quick Greek-inspired salad. Served with whole-wheat pita and prepared hummus, it makes a filling, yet healthy lunch. View Recipe Save Explore more: Healthy Recipes Cooking Methods Quick & Easy Quick Lunch Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit