☀️ 15+ Simple Summer Lunches


Hi Reader,

Last week I sent out email with Simple Summer Dinner Ideas and the response was so overwhelmingly "yes, we need these!" that I thought you might enjoy some easy summer lunch ideas as well.

I mean, technically a handful of these plus deli turkey straight from the bag works (please tell me you've been there?) but these fresh and delicious lunch ideas truly nourish. They're great to make a batch of then eat all week long.

Personal faves include this, this, and these, though I just made this yesterday. I truly love them all!

What's jumping out at you?

#1 Chickpea "Chicken" Salad

#2 Italian Quinoa Salad

#3 Jennifer Aniston Salad

#4 Sesame Noodle Salad

#5 Thai Crunch Salad with Thai Peanut Dressing

#6 Chickpea Salad

#7 Gluten Free Flatbread Wraps

#8 Chicken Shawarma Bowls

#9 Napa Sweet Corn Salad

#10 Chicken Caesar Salad Pasta

#11 Spicy Tuna Roll Bowls

#12 Tuna Melts

#13 Soft & Chewy Cheeseburger Bombs

#14 "Sub in a Tub" Salad

#15 Big Mac Salad

#16 Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing

#17 Cheeseburger Quesadillas

#18 Southwestern Chopped Salad


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Viral Pickle Dip (My Version)

I gave this viral summer dip recipe my own spin to be easier, cheaper, and more delicious!


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Soft & Chewy Cheeseburger Bombs


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