"It’s 12pm on a Wednesday and I’ve wandered into my kitchen, officially hungry and looking for lunch. The only problem? Everything is either boring, needs extensive cooking, or (oops) looks like it might bordering on “too old to eat.” I’m desperately wishing I’d prepped something better or, at least, planned for a better lunch by getting the groceries needed.
Lunches never have to be boring, but work-from-home days are an especially great opportunity for a little midday pick-me-up in the form of a delicious lunch. You can make the most of leftovers or whip up a quick grain bowl, pasta dish, or gussied-up salad—much better than your usual. If your routine is a little tired, consider switching out your typical sandwich or sad desk salad with one of these 27 ideas for a better work-from-home lunch.
1. Simple Vegan Salad
Source: Food By Maria
2. Thai Chicken Wrap
Source: With Salt and Wit
3. Spring Onion Peanut Noodles
Source: A Saucy Kitchen
4. Chicken Shawarma and Pita Salad
Source: Kitchen Sanctuary
5. Ginger Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup
Source: Spices in My DNA
6. Spring Omelette
Source: This Healthy Table
7. Cilantro Lime Chicken Fried Rice
Source: Whole and Heavenly Oven
8. Korean Steak Bowls with Sesame Cucumber Slaw
Source: Gimme Some Oven
9. Mediterranean Wedge Salad with Hummus Dressing
Source: Ahead of Thyme
10. Slow Cooker Green Chili Pork Tacos and Cilantro-Lime Slaw
Source: Girl Versus Dough
11. Mushroom and Gruyere Bruschetta
Source: The View from Great Island
12. 10-Minute Mediterranean Farro Salad
Source: Jar of Lemons
13. Easy Asian-Style Tuna Lettuce Wraps
Source: Food By Maria
14. Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad
Source: The Cafe Sucre Farine
15. Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Bowls with Romesco Sauce
Source: Spices in My DNA
16. Beet Salad with Feta
Source: The Clever Meal
17. Cacio e Pepe Mac and Cheese
Source: The View from Great Island
18. Hummus Chicken Salad
Source: Food Faith Fitness
19. Chickpea Coconut Curry
Source: Fox and Briar
20. Caprese Salad
Source: Oh So Delicioso
21. Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Source: Gimme Some Oven
22. 10-Minute Shanghai Style Wonton Soup for One
Source: Ahead of Thyme
23. Chickpea Mediterranean Salad with Quinoa
Source: A Saucy Kitchen
24. Cara Cara Orange Panzanella Salad
Source: This Healthy Table
25. Chickpea and Lemon Soup
Source: Kitchen Sanctuary
26. Carrot Ginger Coconut Soup
Source: Girl Versus Dough
27. Spicy Ginger Mango Salmon Poke Bowls
Source: Whole and Heavenly Oven