cold lunch ideas

A collection of easy cold lunch ideas that includes everything from salads to these delicious buffalo chicken wraps

35 Easy Cold Lunch Ideas

chicken, chicken tenders

buffalo sauce

flour tortillas

blue cheese

lettuce

cheddar cheese

Chop up chicken tenders into small 1-inch or...

Chop up chicken tenders into small 1-inch or smaller pieces and place in a bowl.

Pour Buffalo Sauce over chicken and mix to...

Pour Buffalo Sauce over chicken and mix to coat.

Put 1/4 of the buffalo chicken, blue cheese,...

Put 1/4 of the buffalo chicken, blue cheese, and lettuce into each wrap.

Wrap each tortilla and secure with a toothpick...

Wrap each tortilla and secure with a toothpick if desired.

Enjoy immediately or store up to 3 days...

Enjoy immediately or store up to 3 days in the refrigerator and enjoy cold or with reheating directions above.

Below is the recipe for the Sesame Noodles. The rest of the ideas are in the Notes so you can print them all for easy reference.

20 Easy Cold Lunch Ideas For Kids (that Work at Room Temp!)

fettucini ((or linguine

green beans

soy sauce ((or tamari if gluten-free))

maple syrup ((or honey

sesame oil

ginger

lime juice

Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Add the green beans for the last 6 minutes of cooking. Drain.

In a large bowl, stir together the soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, ginger (if using), and lime juice. Stir in the pasta.

Pack in lunches or store in a container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Serve cold or at room temperature. (This can also be served warm.)

My quick and easy, classic chicken salad recipe made healthier and lighter to make the perfect homemade chicken salad sandwich. The perfect cold lunch for meal prep!

Chicken Salad Recipe

chicken breast (finely chopped (from 2 breasts of rotisserie chicken))

mayonnaise

celery (chopped)

red onion (diced (or scallions

chicken broth (optional)

Dijon

salt

black pepper (to taste)

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve over salad, in a wrap, or in a sandwich

Grilled Chicken Chickpea Salad is a fresh and simple high-protein lunch that can be eaten cold on the go at work, the beach, or anywhere else you’re headed this summer.

Grilled Chicken Feta Chickpea Salad

chickpeas

oz grilled chicken

extra virgin olive oil

mini cucumbers (chopped)

tomatoes (sliced)

red onion

lemon

oz feta (crumbled)

tsp kosher salt

oregano

tomatoes

Combine chickpeas, chicken, cucumbers, tomato and red onion with 1/2 the lemon, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and salt and toss.

Divide on 2 plates and top with feta, dried oregano and remaining lemon juice and olive oil.

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