{"id":190052,"date":"2025-08-31T20:56:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T20:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/190052\/"},"modified":"2025-08-31T20:56:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T20:56:09","slug":"10-5-ingredient-lunch-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/190052\/","title":{"rendered":"10+ 5-Ingredient Lunch Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Daydreaming about your lunch break? These tasty lunches will have you counting down the minutes until you can enjoy them. Each dish has no more than five ingredients, so it\u2019s nearly effortless to whip one up for an easy meal. They\u2019ve also made a great impression on EatingWell readers, earning four and five stars in reviews. You\u2019ll want to try delicious options like our 5-Ingredient Avocado &amp; Chickpea Salad or our Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing for a quick, flavorful midday bite!\n<\/p>\n<p>Love any of these recipes? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myrecipes.com\/authentication\/login?regSource=b5odbf&amp;isMyrecipes=true&amp;utm_source=eatingwell&amp;utm_medium=editorial\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Join MyRecipes<\/a> to save, search and organize your EatingWell recipes all in one place. It\u2019s free!<\/p>\n<p>  5-Ingredient Avocado &amp; Chickpea Salad  <\/p>\n<p>Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco.<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> This avocado-and-chickpea salad is a fresh, flavorful dish that comes together in minutes. Made with just five ingredients, it\u2019s as simple as it is satisfying. Creamy avocado pairs perfectly with hearty chickpeas for a filling, plant-based meal. With no cooking required and minimal prep, it\u2019s a perfect quick lunch or dinner.\n<\/p>\n<p>  Spinach &amp; Artichoke Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette  <\/p>\n<p>Ali Redmond<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Inspired by the classic warm party dip, this simple salad can be served up right away or divided into small lidded containers for a week of delicious lunches. To keep the hard-boiled eggs tasting fresh, we suggest adding them to your salad just before serving or in the morning before packing your lunch to go.\n<\/p>\n<p>  3-Ingredient Cucumber Boursin Wrap  <\/p>\n<p>Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> An easy lunch is only three ingredients away with this cucumber Boursin wrap. Boursin spreadable cheese is flavorful and functional, as it holds the chopped cucumber in place as you roll up the wrap. You can slice and enjoy this easy sandwich right away, or pack it up for lunch. If you are saving it for later, pat the chopped cucumber with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.\n<\/p>\n<p>  Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing  <\/p>\n<p>Ali Redmond<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> An easy lunch is only three ingredients away with this cucumber Boursin wrap. Boursin spreadable cheese is flavorful and functional, as it holds the chopped cucumber in place as you roll up the wrap. You can slice and enjoy this easy sandwich right away, or pack it up for lunch. If you are saving it for later, pat the chopped cucumber with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.\n<\/p>\n<p>  Chicken &amp; Cabbage Bowls with Sesame Dressing  <\/p>\n<p>Photographer: Rachel Marek, Prop stylist: Holly Dreesman, Food stylist: Gabriel Greco<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Four convenience products are all you need to prepare these tasty bowls. A bag of shredded coleslaw serves as the base that\u2019s topped with seasoned chicken strips, crunchy flavored almonds and a drizzle of sesame dressing. Leftover chicken can easily stand in for the chicken strips. Traditional cabbage coleslaw works well, as does broccoli slaw for a slightly different look and flavor.\n<\/p>\n<p>  5-Ingredient Brie and Blackberry Jam Grilled Cheese  <\/p>\n<p>Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> This irresistible sandwich pairs creamy Brie cheese with a sweet-and-savory blackberry jam spread for the perfect ultra-quick lunch or dinner option. You can easily double the recipe using a medium pan, or use a sandwich press if you have one on hand.\n<\/p>\n<p>  3-Ingredient Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Salad  <\/p>\n<p> Carolyn Hodges<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> We put a flavor twist on the classic chicken salad by using a lemon-herb mayonnaise. Try other mayo varieties\u2014like roasted garlic or chipotle lime\u2014in this fast, no-cook lunch recipe. Serve this rotisserie chicken salad with whole-grain crackers.\n<\/p>\n<p>  Avocado, Tomato &amp; Chicken Sandwich  <\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> In this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, the avocado is mashed to create a healthy creamy spread.\n<\/p>\n<p>  3-Ingredient White Bean &amp; Cherry Tomato Salad  <\/p>\n<p>Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> This three-ingredient lunch takes a packaged salad kit to the next level with the addition of two pantry staples: cherry tomatoes and white beans. The Mediterranean flavor profile works well here, but another mix would be just as simple and satisfying.\n<\/p>\n<p>  English Muffin Pizza with Tomato &amp; Olives  <\/p>\n<p> Ted &amp; Chelsea Cavanaugh<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> This pizza-inspired English muffin topped with tomato, cheese, olives and oregano does triple duty\u2014it&#8217;s great as a snack or as part of a delicious breakfast or lunch.\n<\/p>\n<p>  Falafel Tabbouleh Bowls with Tzatziki  <\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Meal-prepping a week&#8217;s worth of lunches doesn&#8217;t need to take hours in the kitchen. These Greek-inspired meal-prep bowls can be prepared in just 10 minutes and only require 4 ingredients&#8211;greens, falafel, tabbouleh and tzatziki. We love going to our local specialty grocery store for fast shortcut ingredients like these. The high-fiber falafel and tabbouleh will help to keep you feeling satisfied all afternoon.\n<\/p>\n<p>  3-Ingredient Salmon &amp; Veggie Sandwich  <\/p>\n<p>Photographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> This 3-ingredient salmon sandwich recipe is a great way to use up leftover cooked veggies and salmon (you can also use canned salmon). Pulling out the insides of the bread makes a nice pocket for the filling. Use those bread pieces to make breadcrumbs or croutons.\n<\/p>\n<p>  3-Ingredient Brie &amp; Jam Wrap  <\/p>\n<p>Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> 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\u2019s fully assembled can get messy, so we recommend enjoying it cold if you\u2019re taking it on the go.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Daydreaming about your lunch break? 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