20 Quick Lunch Recipes

Lunch in 20 minutes or less. Twenty quick recipes for WFH days and busy weekends.

Italian Chopped Sandwich

Salami, provolone, and pickled peppers chopped together on a hoagie roll — the viral TikTok sub you can build in five minutes.

10 min2 servings

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Horiatiki (Greek Salad)

The real Greek village salad — chunky tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and a slab of feta. No lettuce, just pristine Mediterranean ingredients.

15 min4 servings

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Gazpacho

Chilled Andalusian tomato soup with cucumber, pepper, and olive oil. Bright, refreshing, and the perfect antidote to a hot Spanish summer day.

Green Goddess Salad

Crunchy cucumbers, cabbage, and herbs tossed in a creamy green goddess dressing — the viral salad that made eating vegetables feel like a trend.

15 min4 servings

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Welsh Rarebit

Thick slices of toast drowned in a sharp cheddar-mustard-beer sauce and grilled until bubbling. Wales' answer to grilled cheese — infinitely superior.

20 min4 servings

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Ploughman's Lunch

A pub platter of crusty bread, farmhouse cheddar, pickle, ham, and salad. Simple, honest, and the perfect accompaniment to a pint.

15 min4 servings

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Salmorejo

Thick Cordoban tomato cream — richer and creamier than gazpacho, topped with jamón and hard-boiled egg. A Andalusian summer classic.

15 min4 servings

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Egg Drop Soup

Silky ribbons of egg swirling through a light, savory chicken broth. Ready in 15 minutes — the simplest and most comforting Chinese soup.

15 min4 servings

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Zaru Udon (Cold Udon)

Chilled udon noodles served on a bamboo mat with a cold dipping sauce. Refreshing, light, and perfect for hot weather.

20 min4 servings

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Dungeness Crab Salad

Chilled Dungeness crab on butter lettuce with avocado, grapefruit, and a champagne vinaigrette. Refreshing West Coast elegance.

20 min4 servings

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Turkey Avocado Wrap

Fresh and filling turkey avocado wraps with crispy vegetables and a zesty sauce. A better-than-Subway lunch you can make in 5 minutes. Perfect for meal prep.

5 min2 servings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fastest lunch to make?

Quesadillas, grilled cheese with soup, and avocado toast take under 10 minutes.