Lunch
(Recipe Collection)

This is the perfect meal for those days when you desperately need to go to the market for fresh ingredients. Five cans, five minutes, and you're ready to eat! Submitted by KITKATK

This is a hearty soup that is great for the whole gang! The best part is how easy it is to make.Submitted by GENIETEST

This meal comes together SUPER fast! A very hearty dish that goes great with a salad. It's also versatile--add additional vegetables or even a can of drained and rinsed cannellini beans for more protein.Submitted by FOODIEWIFE

This healthy, hearty salad is packed full of fruit AND vegetables.

Cookbook creator says: Maybe add broccoli, carrots, bamboo shootsSubmitted by CHEF_MEG

My entire family loves this recipe. It's wonderful on a cold day.Submitted by SHELMIKLIS

Tender spinach and sweet pears are drizzled with tangy vinaigrette, then topped with rich blue cheese and crisp red onion for a salad you'll love.

This soup is packed with flavor yet low in fat. You can customize it with any vegetables or protein you have on hand.Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This light salad perfectly complements spicier main dishes.Submitted by GBUNDRA

Eat this as your main dish! A whole lotta salad.

Orange and grapefruit add flavor and vitamin-C to this fiber rich bean salad.

This recipe came from the chicken enchilada recipe I submitted earlier. I didn't need to make that many chicken enchiladas, so I made this up to make a slightly different meal. I used the remaining sauce from the chicken enchilada recipe, then added the remaining chicken and added the chicken broth. Submitted by SKEYDOO

Watermelon is a favorite summer dessert, but it makes a lovely salad, too. Here, creamy citrus dressing pairs with the sweet melon and crunchy celery. Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Oh, Quesadilla Explosion Salad! How I love you!
I have eaten plenty of these at Chili's and was "Oh so surprised!" to see it listed as #2 on the 10 worst restaurant salads! Number T-O-O! Too much fat, Too many calories, Too many points!

It's a salad! How can it be so bad for you?

Something had to be done! This is my response. I have also created recipes for the various ingredients used in this salad. They are named as they appear in the list of ingredients. Feel free to use them or your own. Beware the nutrition data of this salad will change if you use another version. Submitted by LILDVA

This recipe tries to copy the Olive Garden Minestrone Soup recipe.Submitted by SLM624

Easy to make, and you probably have all the ingredients on hand already. My mom use to make this in our family restaurant; it always sold out quickly! Submitted by IORGMA

This crunchy cole slaw is a healthier version of that summer favorite: ramen noodle salad. Two servings of vegetables in every portion!Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Great springtime salad dinner optionSubmitted by CALEBISMYHERO

Almost a Longhorn Specialty!! Using baby leaf lettuces makes this recipe extra special - and yummy!Submitted by SERENDIPITYFR0G

Cookbook creator says: Try fresh tomatoes or Italian style canned. Add mushrooms, bell peppers.Submitted by MEGRENEE2