These on-the-go lunch recipes range from garden grilled cheese sandwiches to fruity summer salads that are infused with berry and arugula ingredients. Fans of classic subs will fall in love with miniature versions of their favorite deli sandwich. Cafes like Toronto's Delysées Bakery are offering palm-sized versions of Avocado Basil Cream Cheese and other signature subs and are targeting an urban consumer who leads a busy lifestyle.
While food retailers are looking to smaller portions, food bloggers are embracing fresh ingredients and are giving classic diner favorites a healthy overhaul. Some of these revamped lunch recipes include spinach grilled cheese sandwiches that feature a veggie bread base along with avocado-encased salads that are inspired by a traditionally loaded baked potato meal.
30 On-The-Go Lunch Recipes
From Garden Grilled Cheese Sandwiches to Strawberry Summer Salads:
Jana Pijak — Mar 18, 2015 — Lifestyle
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Grilled Fruit Sandwiches
The Watermelon Cheese Bites by Brit & Co. is Refreshingly Delightful
29
Bacon Pretzel Sandwiches
This 'Noble Pig' Grilled Cheese Has Your Daily Dose of Grease
28
Disguised Stacked Lunches
The Layered Sandwich Cake is Savory Despite its Sweet Profile
27
Lightened-Up Steak Sandwiches
Taco Bell's New Flatbread Sandwiches are a Lighter Fast Food Option
26
3 Course Lunch Delivery
Food Delivery Startup Nestor Brings Chef-Prepared Lunches to Offices
25
Fresh Sushi-Inspired Salads
Dress Up Your Diet with Some Refreshing Sashimi Salad
24
Upscale Wasabi Sliders
The SlapFish Food Truck Tuna Sandwich Item is Asian Fusion-Themed
23
Bite-Sized Gourmet Subs
Toronto's Delysées Bakery Offers Sophisticated Mini Sandwich Creations
22
Strawberry Salsa Recipes
This Variation on a Mexican Dish is For Those Who Adhere to a Clean Diet
21
Stuffed Pizza Waffles
These Savory Cheese and Pepperoni Waffle Sandwiches are Mouth-Watering
20
Comprehensive Lunch Combos
The New Power Lunch Deal from Starbucks Serves as a Hearty Meal Option
19
Salmon-Infused Sushi Salads
This Cook Kosher Recipe Offers a Bizarre Take on a Japanese Classic
18
Fruit-Encased Salads
The Smitten Kitchen Avocado Cups are Made of Green Produce
17
Autumnal Salad Recipes
This Sweet Potato Salad Incorporates a Key Fall-Appropriate Starch Element
16
Flavorful Veggie Sliders
Garden Sliders are a Refreshing Party Snack
15
Cereal-Infused Sandwiches
This Cheerios Sandwich Puts the Breakfast Cereal in a New Form
14
Simply Savoury Brunch Sandwiches
The Waffle BLT Combines Breakfast and Lunch into One Yummy Brunch
13
Lean Deli Sandwiches
Arby's Classic Reuben is Updated with a New Turkey Sandwich Called the Rachel
12
Lettuce Leaf Sandwiches
The BLT Corn Salad Wraps are Healthy Alternatives
11
Hemp Hummus Pitas
This Recipe for Vegetarian Pita Pockets is Packed with Healthy Ingredients
10
Garden Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
This ‘Spabettie’ Serves Up Mounds of Delicious Ingredients
9
Gourmet Breakfast Sandwiches
The Brie and Blueberry Waffle Grilled Cheese is Perfect for Brunch
8
Fruit-Filled Veggie Sandwiches
The 'Edible Perspective' Avocado, Strawberry and Goat Cheese Snack
7
Reuben Taco Sliders
The Vulgar Chef Created a Mini Reuben Sandwich That Exists in Taco Form
6
Nutty Open-Faced Sandwiches
This Thai Sandwich Features Crunchy and Spicy Toppings
5
Peppery Chicken Subs
This Jerk Pulled Chicken Sandwich Looks Like a Handful
4
Grilled Bagel Sandwiches
The Italiano Grilled Bagel Sandwich Puts a Twist on Lunchtime Favorite
3
Mozzarella Meatball Sliders
This Bite-Size Snack Puts a Fun Spin on a Traditional Meal
2
Shaved Vegetable Treats
This Sliced Squash Salad is a Healthy Meal Alternative
1
Concealed Spinach Sandwiches
The Greens, Eggs and Ham Biscuits are a Hearty Breakfast Meal
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Munchies-Curing Sandwiches
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Savory Lobster Salad Sandwiches
Twin Peaks Restaurants Just Added a New Lobster Roll B.L.T.
Cheesy Rolled Bread Snacks
Subway Footlong Dippers Use the Brand's New Lavash Bread
Sandwich-Soup Combination Cans
Campbell's Launches a New Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Canada-Themed Sandwich Menus
Subway Canada Has Added a New Canuck Classic Sandwich
Munchies-Satisfying Sandwiches
Jimmy John's Has Created a New Munchie Crusher Sandwich for 4/20
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Plant-Based QSR Sandwiches
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The Jimmy John's Catering Menu Has New Premium Sides
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Premade Gourmet Grilled Cheeses
A Friendly Bread Makes Premium, Convenient Frozen Sandwiches
Italian Salad-Inspired Wraps
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Heat-and-Eat Toasts
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Plant-Powered Tuna Salads
John West's Plant-Based Salads Feature a Tuna-Style Protein Alternative
Branded Dairy Recipes
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Diminutive Cookie Sandwiches
These Mini Cookie Sandwiches Are Free Of Dairy and Gluten
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Veggie-First Children's Meals
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Fruity Grilled Chicken Wraps
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Seasonal Spring Sandwiches
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Crunchy Asian-Inspired Salads
McAlister’s Deli is Adding a New Asian Crunch Salad for Summer
BLT-Style Chicken Sandwiches
Popeyes is Launching a New Bacon & Cheese Chicken Sandwich
Dippable Hot Pastrami Sandwiches
TOGO’S Sandwiches Just Unveiled Its New French Dip & Pastrami Dip
Mobile-Exclusive Ham Salads
Potbelly's 'A Wreck Salad' is Now on Its Underground Menu
Savory Cafe Food Menus
The Costa Coffee Summer Menu Has New and Returning Favorites
Coronation-Themed British Sandwiches
Urban Eat Unveils Two Sandwiches Inspired by the Royals
Crispy Oven-Baked Sub Sandwiches
Fazoli's Oven-Baked Subs Come in Three Varieties
Texas Toast BLT Sandwiches
Whataburger is Offering Its Take on a Classic with Its New BLT
Grab-and-Go Spinach Dips
Summer Fresh's Spinach Dip Has a Separate Compartment with Crackers
Hot Sauce-Infused Sourdough Sandwiches
Schlotzsky's Fresh Baked Bread is Infused with Hot Sauce
Savory Sourdough Sandwich Melts
Panera Launches the New 'Sourdough Melts' in Two Varieties
Grab-and-Go Dunking Snacks
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All-Natural Chicken Salads
Newk’s Eatery's New Green Goddess Salad is Here for Summer
Premium QSR Picnic Kits
Shake Shack Added Veg Out Picnic Kits for National Picnic Month
Kimchi Grilled Cheese Tutorials
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Sliced Avocado Breads
The Avocado Bread Company Makes Recipes with Avocados & Guacamole Spices
Italian Cuisine Sandwich Menus
Jimmy John's Caprese Salami Menu Items Come in Two Options
Flavorful Grab-and-Go Salads
Trader Joe's Green Goddess Salad is a Simple Lunchtime Option
Globally-Inspired Ready-to-Eat Foods
The Asda Food-to-Go Range Has 47 New Options
Mascarpone-Infused Side Dishes
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American Sandwich Samosas
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