10+ Best No-Cook Lunch Recipes That Aren’t Salads

Salads are a great idea for lunch, but there are so many other healthy and delicious options that it is worth trying if you want something new. From handhelds such as wraps and sandwiches to filling black bean shells, these recipes are perfect without cooking when you try to keep your kitchen cool in the summer heat. They are also heavily rated under Eat Readers earn four- and five-star reviews. Try our cucumber foam wrap or our ginger soy-to-zucchini noodles with shrimp and look forward to lunch every day.

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Cucumber wrap

Photographer: Ali Redmond.


This cucumber foam wrap is a crispy, refreshing lunch with vegetables. Slredded Green Kohl gives a satisfactory crunch, while the creamy dressing, which is seasoned with cucumber juice (but without cucumber), is added without excess sodium. Hummus offers a creamy base that fits perfectly with the fresh crispy vegetables. For an abbreviation, they exchange the early herb salt mix instead of shredding their own cabbage.

Tomato and Burrata sandwich with an open face

Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Requisite -Stylist: Joseph Wanek.


This tomato-and-burrata sandwich with an open face is a lively, summer dish that combines creamy burrata with juicy, mature tomato slices. A spicy-sweet Jalapeño and a roasted Red Pepper relish give courageous taste and a touch of heat that balances the wealth of the cheese.

Ginger soy-to-zucchini noodle with shrimps

Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Requisite -Stylist: Joseph Wanek.


These ginger soy-zucchini noodles with shrimp are a light, spicy dish without a cook that is perfect for warmer days. In thinly cut zucchini, a crispy and refreshing base offers, while the sauce, which is made from ginger, soy and lime juice, gives fat printed and light flavors. Pre -boiled shrimp make this meal quickly and practical – just throw everything together and serve! It is a fresh, protein -packed bowl that comes together in a few minutes.

No-Cook Black Bean Taco Bowls

Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila, Requisite -Stylist: Joseph Wanek.


These black bean-taco shells with lime crema are a refreshing no-cook meal that is perfect for busy days. They have hearty black beans, vegetables and savory coverings over crispy cabbage and salad. The lime crema adds a spicy, creamy finish that bring all the flavors together. Enjoy these effortless shells with the suggested coverings below or adapt them with your own favorites.

Gurke-Salmon salad sandwich

Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Requisite -Stylist: Hannah Grennwood.


This salmon-and-spherical sandwich served on rye bread combines scaly salmon in doses with crispy cucumber slices and a cream cheese smear. Fresh dill and a pressed lemon juice ensure brightness, while a pinch of cracked pepper improves the hearty taste profile.

Cucumber-sandwich

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Requisite -Stylist: Josh Hoggle


This cucumber and spinach sandwich is light and refreshing and combines crispy cucumbers with a delicate spinach for a fresh, green bite. It is both simple and satisfactory for whole grain bread with a creamy spread. This sandwich is perfect for a short lunch at work or at home and is an option without foot.

No-chick salad sandwich

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze; Prop stylist: claire spool; Food stylist: Chelsea room


This non-changing salad sandwich made of chickpeas is a delicious alternative on a vegetable basis for the classic chicken salad. Mixing the chickpeas creates a creamy texture that is seamlessly integrated with yogurt in the Greek style, celery, pecannies and grapes for taste and crunch. Serve on wholemeal bread, in a wrap, over a salad or with crackers for easy lunch.

Avocado -thunfisch -salad -sandwich

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Requisite -Stylist: Christina Daley


This avocado-tuna salad sandwich is the Mashup you have been waiting for! It takes the classic tuna salad and adds a creamy rotation with ripe avocado for a fresh, butter -like taste and a fresh texture. It is the ideal upgrade of your usual tuna salad, and it becomes sure that you will become your new favorite sandwich for work or at home.

Turmeric Chicken & avocado wraps

Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Requisite Stylist: Christine Keeley


These chicken salad wraps are packed with ingredients that help reduce inflammation. Turmeric with its light gold color is known for its anti -inflammatory and antioxidant effects, while chickpeas add fiber and vegetable protein. Mix the chicken salad at the beginning of the week to enjoy in a wrap, or serve it via greens if you prefer it.

Tuna salad salad -wraps

Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Requisite Stylist: Christine Keeley


These tuna salads salad wraps are a funny, anti-inflammatory lunch break. Thuna delivers protein and omega-3 fatty acids, while the addition of yoghurstil yoghurt helps in dressing to strengthen the protein. These wraps are packed with chopped apple, onions and celery to offer a welcome crunch.

Well-friendly vegetable sandwich

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Requisite -Stylist: Christina Brockman


This fiber-rich sandwich has a spicy yogurt spread for a probiotic thrust and shaved asparagus for a healthy dose of prebiotics to support a healthy intestine. Shaved asparagus is a great way to enjoy a raw asparagus. To shave the asparagus, use a vegetable peeler and peel the spear in the longitudinal direction.

Black bean packs with Greens & Coriander Vinaigrette

Jason Donnelly

A simple salad that is thrown with a spicy vinaigrette packs this no-cook wrap with tons of light coriander. The mixture goes well with circular beans and avocado that hold everything together.

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