19 Quick, Light Lunches with 350 Calories (2024)

These healthy, light lunch ideas are perfect for work, school or a busy day at home. From sandwiches to salads, these recipes clock in at 350 calories or less per serving so you can feel full while meeting your nutritional goals. These lunches are packed with colorful veggies and protein, including chicken and tuna, to keep you energized and nourished. Recipes like Whole-Wheat Veggie Wrap and Green Goddess Salad with Chicken are satisfying, light meals for lunch that are ready in 15 minutes or less.

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Veggie & Hummus Sandwich

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This mile-high vegetable and hummus sandwich makes the perfect heart-healthy vegetarian lunch to go. Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood.

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Salmon-Stuffed Avocados

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Canned salmon is a valuable pantry staple and a practical way to include heart-healthy omega-3-rich fish in your diet. Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.

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Tuna Salad with Egg

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This simple tuna salad with egg has a clean and balanced flavor. The capers and lemon bring acidity to help everything come together, and the chopped arugula adds a peppery kick. Enjoy it with greens or on a slice of your favorite whole-grain bread.

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Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas

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In this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese and chickpea salad recipe, a healthy green goddess dressing is made from avocado, buttermilk and herbs. The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.

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Whole-Wheat Veggie Wrap

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Use whichever veggies you have on hand to fill up this veggie wrap. The avocado and hummus help hold the wrap together—and provide heart-healthy fat and fiber.

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Avocado, Tomato & Chicken Sandwich

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In this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, the avocado is mashed to create a healthy creamy spread.

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Loaded Black Bean Nacho Soup

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Jazz up a can of black bean soup with your favorite nacho toppings, such as cheese, avocado and fresh tomatoes. A bit of smoked paprika adds a bold flavor kick, but you can swap in any warm spices you prefer, such as cumin or chili powder. Look for a soup that contains no more than 450 mg sodium per serving.

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Salmon Salad Sandwich

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Salmon salad served on tangy pumpernickel bread makes for an easy dinner—a double batch will give you lunch the next day.

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Brussels Sprouts Salad with Crunchy Chickpeas

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This healthy high-fiber salad comes together in just 10 minutes. Serve it right away or pack it in individual servings for four super-satisfying high-fiber lunches for the week ahead. To cut down on prep time, we're using pre-shredded Brussels sprouts from the produce department and store-bought roasted chickpeas. Look for roasted chickpea snacks with the healthy snacks or nuts at your grocery store.

Chopped Salad with Sriracha Tofu & Peanut Dressing

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Prep four days' worth of high-protein vegan lunches using just four easy ingredients from your local specialty grocery store, including a veggie-heavy salad mix as a base. Because this salad mix is hearty, you can dress these bowls up to 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors in this healthy chopped salad to marry. If you can't find a hearty mix, go with broccoli slaw or shredded Brussels sprouts.

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Green Goddess Salad with Chicken

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For this cucumber, tomato, Swiss cheese and chicken salad recipe, a healthy green goddess salad dressing recipe gets its creaminess from avocado, buttermilk and herbs. Any extra dressing is delicious served over grilled chicken or flaky white fish, such as cod or flounder.

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Tuna Salad Sandwich with Sweet Relish

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This sweet twist on a classic tuna salad sandwich is a healthy high-protein lunch that even your kids will love.

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Caprese Avocado Toast

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Tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil—the building blocks of caprese salad—lend a creative twist to a standard avocado toast recipe.

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Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup with Soft-Boiled Eggs

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Transform canned chicken noodle soup by adding fresh ginger, crunchy vegetables, herbs and a jammy soft-boiled egg. Look for a low-sodium soup that has 450 mg sodium or less per serving.

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Veggie Sandwich

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There's no chance of getting the afternoon munchies when you fuel up with this vegan veggie sandwich filled with fiber and healthy fats, plus fruit on the side. It'll keep you energized until dinner. Feel free to swap in your other favorite sandwich vegetables, sprouts or greens.

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Cream Cheese & Veggie Roll-Up

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With sliced vegetables, a whole-wheat tortilla and baby spinach, these roll-ups make the perfect healthy lunch for your kids to take to school.

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Spinach & Artichoke Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette

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Inspired by the classic warm party dip, this simple salad can be served up right away or divided into small lidded containers for a week of delicious lunches. To keep the hard-boiled eggs tasting fresh, we suggest adding them to your salad just before serving or in the morning before packing your lunch to go.

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Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad with Chicken

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In this healthy copycat of a takeout salad favorite, we combine precooked (or leftover) chicken and poppy seed dressing with fresh greens, strawberries and goat cheese for an easy throw-together meal that's ready in 10 minutes.

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Egg Salad Avocado Toast

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It's like egg salad and avocado toast had a baby in this 5-minute healthy lunch.

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What foods equal 350 calories? ›

19 Quick, Light Lunches with 350 Calories
  • 01 of 19. Veggie & Hummus Sandwich. ...
  • 02 of 19. Salmon-Stuffed Avocados. ...
  • 03 of 19. Tuna Salad with Egg. ...
  • 04 of 19. Green Goddess Salad with Chickpeas. ...
  • 05 of 19. Whole-Wheat Veggie Wrap. ...
  • 06 of 19. Avocado, Tomato & Chicken Sandwich. ...
  • 07 of 19. Loaded Black Bean Nacho Soup. ...
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May 5, 2023

What is considered a light lunch? ›

A lunchtime meal that is “light” or one that does not constitute a full lunch. It could be a salad, soup, or small tea sandwiches and a beverage.

What is an example of a 400 calorie lunch? ›

Chickpea, Artichoke & Avocado Salad with Apple-Cider Dressing. This delicious 400-calorie salad is a helpful tool for weight loss because it provides a good balance of fiber, protein and healthy fats from loads of veggies and beans, all tossed in a tangy apple cider vinaigrette.

How many calories are in 2 scrambled eggs? ›

If you are using the pan method, then two large eggs scrambled with a small knob of melted butter and 2 tbsp semi-skimmed milk would contain between about 200 and 245 calories, depending on the amount of butter added.

Is 350 calories enough for a meal? ›

Although every person's daily caloric intake is individual, based on their personal goals and needs, nutrition experts estimate that average daily consumption at each meal should be broken down as follows: 300 to 400 calories for breakfast, and 500 to 700 calories each for lunch and dinner.

What is the healthiest lunch ever? ›

Healthy People Usually Eat These 7 Things for Lunch
  1. Avocado and egg sandwich. ...
  2. Summer rolls with peanut sauce. ...
  3. Quinoa pear salad with spinach, cranberries and pecans. ...
  4. Protein Salad. ...
  5. Loaded Vegetable Sandwich. ...
  6. Lentil vegetable soup. ...
  7. Chicken burrito bowl with rice and beans.
Aug 30, 2023

What food has no calories but fills you up? ›

Water. Fruits and vegetables generally have high water and fiber content, which provide volume and weight but not calories. That's why they're low-energy-dense foods. Grapefruit, for example, is about 90% water.

What would you have for a light lunch? ›

All lunch recipes
  • Baked tomatoes on toast. Prep: 5 mins; Cook: 15 mins.
  • Beefed up sarnies. Prep: 15 mins.
  • Brainy beans on toast. Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins.
  • Breakfast burritos. Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins.
  • Caribbean chicken salad. ...
  • Cheese and tomato grilled fish. ...
  • Cheesy veggie wedges. ...
  • Cheats' pizza calzone.

What can I eat for 390 calories? ›

These healthy and delicious 400-calorie lunches will help you stay satisfied while you're slimming down.
  • Veggie & Hummus Sandwich.
  • Chicken Avocado BLT Wrap.
  • Crunchy Mexican Salad with Spicy Cilantro Vinaigrette.
  • Salmon Salad-Stuffed Avocado.
  • Pita "Pizza"
  • Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps.
  • Clean-Eating Bento Box Lunch.
  • Greek Salad Wraps.
Nov 11, 2009

Is 300 calories for lunch ok? ›

300 calories can be considered a light meal or a snack. It might not be enough for a full meal, but it depends on your personal needs and preferences. No is not enough… The recommended calorie intake for one meal depends on your daily calorie goal.

Which fast food has the least calories? ›

The 25 Best Low-Calorie Fast Food Options
  • Cava Greek Salad. ...
  • Chipotle Chicken Salad. ...
  • Taco Bell Bean Burrito. ...
  • Pizza Hut Medium Thin 'N Crispy Cheese Pizza. ...
  • Dunkin' Donuts Wake-Up Wrap. ...
  • Burger King Classic Royal Crispy Wrap. ...
  • McDonald's McChicken Sandwich. ...
  • Jack in the Box Garden Salad With Grilled Chicken.
Jul 5, 2024

What food is equivalent to 300 calories? ›

300 calorie meal recipes
  • Kidney bean curry. ...
  • Cod with cucumber, avocado & mango salsa salad. ...
  • Leek & butter bean soup with crispy kale & bacon. ...
  • Slow cooker turkey curry. ...
  • Veggie olive wraps with mustard vinaigrette. ...
  • Thai green pork lettuce cups. ...
  • Curried pork bulgur salad. ...
  • Omelette pancakes with tomato & pepper sauce.

How many calories are in one egg? ›

How many calories are there in an egg? The calories in an egg will vary depending on the size and how it is prepared. However, on average a single medium-sized egg will contain around 66 calories, an average small egg will contain around 55 calories and an average large egg around 80 calories.

What are some foods you could eat for those same 400 calories? ›

400 calorie meal recipes
  • Meatballs with fennel & balsamic beans & courgette noodles. ...
  • Bean & feta spread with Greek salad salsa & oatcakes. ...
  • Mexican bean soup with guacamole. ...
  • Poached eggs with smashed avocado & tomatoes. ...
  • Turkey piccata. ...
  • Egg Niçoise salad. ...
  • Slow-cooker chicken casserole. ...
  • Wild salmon veggie bowl.

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