Shrimp, avocado and feta wrap

Try one of these healthy lunch recipes, suitable for the Mediterranean diet. These lunches are packed with essential dietary ingredients, including vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats and proteins. Whether it’s shrimp, avocado and feta or Mediterranean tuna and spinach salad, these starter lunch recipes are ready in just 20 minutes.

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Mediterranean Chickpea Quinoa Bowl

Quinoa and chickpeas pack this bowl of vegetarian grains with plenty of vegetable proteins. Prepare a batch of these Mediterranean meals and pack them in containers with a lid to keep in the fridge for easy, healthy lunches all week. View recipe

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Mediterranean lettuce wraps

A nutty and spicy tahini sauce combines ingredients that cannot be cooked, such as canned chickpeas and roasted red peppers for these easy-to-prepare lettuce packages. Pack these in advance for a packed lunch or dinner. A few slices of hot flatbread finish the meal perfectly. View recipe

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Bento Mediterranean Lunch

Travel to the Mediterranean during your lunch break with this healthy bento box idea that combines Greek salad, hummus, Arabic bread and more for a satisfying work lunch. View recipe

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Mediterranean Tuna-Spinach Salad

This tuna salad recipe has been updated with olives, feta cheese and tahini sauce. Served with baby spinach, this is the perfect salad for a light and easy lunch. View recipe

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Vegan Bistro Lunch Box

Perfect for packing for lunch to take to work or for a picnic in the park, this vegan bistro box is full of crunchy vegetables inspired by the Mediterranean diet, flatbread, creamy hummus and olives. View recipe

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Bowls of falafel prepared for meals with tahini sauce

These quick bowls of Mediterranean-inspired couscous arrive together in 20 minutes, thanks to healthy and convenient items such as frozen falafel and fresh steamed green beans. Mix the simple tahini sauce while the other ingredients cook. View recipe

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Shrimp, avocado and feta wrap

This easy wrap is an excellent healthy lunch to pack for work. Buy cooked shrimp in the seafood department at most supermarkets and grocery stores, or check the freezer for tailed and shelled shrimp that are easy to defrost and steam. Salted feta and chopped fresh vegetables keep this easy, tasty and satisfying lunch wrap. View recipe

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Mediterranean Pasta Salad

You may not think of using hummus as a pasta sauce, but the creamy sauce is the perfect setting for the bold flavors of this healthy Mediterranean-inspired pasta salad. View recipe

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Pita Salmon Sandwich

This quick lunch recipe is loaded with heart-healthy omega-3s, thanks to canned red salmon. If you are taking this sandwich for lunch, set aside the salmon salad and stuff the flatbread before eating. View recipe

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Mediterranean Lentil and Cabbage Salad

The kale and lentils in this Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe are combined with sweet red pepper and strong garlic and dried tomato vinaigrette. To reduce the preparation time, we use chilled steamed lentils, but we offer instructions on how to prepare your own. View recipe

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Cheese sandwich with tomato and avocado

Parmesan cheese tastes so strong that you only need 1/4 cup to add a large punch to this toaster vegetarian sandwich. Take a portion of fruit too, when tasting the sandwich with a fresh pear. View recipe

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White Bean and Vegetarian Salad

This meatless salad, main course, combines creamy and satisfying white beans with avocado. Try mixing it with different seasonal vegetables. View recipe

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Mediterranean Vegetable Wrap with Coriander Hummus

These healthy multigrain wraps are filled with mixed vegetables, chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, as well as feta cheese and homemade coriander hummus. To save time, the hummus can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and cooled until you are ready to make the packages. View recipe

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Chickpea Quinoa Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Sauce

This healthy vegan salad is loaded with energetic herbal ingredients: chickpeas, quinoa and hummus. We love the crispness of sunflower seeds and the unexpected taste of roasted peppers. View recipe

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Lunch Box Charcuterie Bistro

Inspired by Starbucks bistro boxes, this packable lunch is like a personal-sized cheese plate to take with you wherever you go. The healthy and easy snack meal is perfect for lunch at work or for a light picnic in the evening. View recipe

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Tuna and White Bean Salad

The renowned Italian combination of canned tuna and cannellini beans makes a super simple and satisfying lunch. Serve over salad greens, on grilled whole wheat country bread or stuffed in a whole wheat pita pocket. View recipe

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