45 High Protein Lunches That Will Satisfy

On the Hunt for High-Protein Lunches? Look No Further! Finding meals that are both delicious and protein-packed can be a challenge. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just want to elevate your lunchtime experience, we’ve got the solutions. In this article, we’re serving up a collection of simple and flavorful high-protein lunch recipes to make your midday break the highlight of your day.

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

A healthy plate of chickpea salad, high in protein, with fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. — Mediterranean Chickpea Salad. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a cinch to make and it’s packed with flavor. Using lots of herbs really fills it with seasonal goodness. (gluten-free)
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Tuna Salad Collard Wraps

A healthy high protein lunch option, featuring a plate with a wrap filled with chicken and vegetables. — Tuna Salad Collard Wraps. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

The perfect summer wrap! This Tuna Salad Collard Wrap is super healthy, light and refreshing. It’s perfect for meal prep and stays fresh in the fridge for a few days. {gluten free}
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Lentil Salad With Tuna

A high protein chicken and lentil salad packed with healthy carrots and energizing chickpeas, perfect for nutritious lunches. — Lentil Salad With Tuna. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Lentil Salad with Tuna packs a protein punch that will keep you satisfied until dinner! It’s full of Spring goodies like carrots and kale. Dress it with a simple lemon and olive oil dressing and you are good to go. {gluten free}
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Tuna Poke Bowl With Mango And Quinoa

An inspired bowl of Hawaiian food on a wooden table at a luau. — Tuna Poke Bowl With Mango And Quinoa. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Tuna Poke Bowl with Mango and Quinoa is super healthy, filling and full of seasonal flavors. Sushi grade tuna with a salty dressing and a load of veggies all layered on a bed of quinoa. {gluten free}
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The Best Quinoa Salad With Greens

This Quinoa Salad with Greens is packed with healthy goodness like zucchini, cucumbers, greens, and almonds. You will love how easy it is to make! {gluten free}
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Bacon Steak Wraps With Blue Cheese Dressing

A healthy burrito with high protein meat and vegetables on a plate. — Bacon Steak Wraps With Blue Cheese Dressing. Photo credit: XoxoBella.

Bacon steak wraps, made with chuck steak and a homemade blue cheese dressing, are hearty, rich and delicious. If you’re wondering what to put in a steak wrap, I recommend bacon, blue cheese crumbles and fried onions! If you’re going to make something this tasty, you might as well go ahead and add in all your favourites! As always, you can simply leave out any ingredients you aren’t so keen on. You will love this delicious and easy to make lunch recipe.
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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros With Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

Greek chicken pitas with tzatziki sauce are a nutritious and satisfying lunch option packed with high protein. — Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Gyros With Homemade Tzatziki Sauce. Photo credit: XoxoBella.

Sometimes I’m in the mood for something different for dinner. I have favourites I like to make regularly, of course. But sometimes it’s nice to try something brand new, and find a new favourite! That was definitely the case with these slow cooker Greek shredded chicken gyros with homemade tzatziki sauce. This slow cooker chicken recipe makes a great lunch or dinner that is a crowd pleaser. If you are looking for an easy crock pot chicken recipe, this is one to try out. I am definitely making them again, and soon!
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Italian Tuna White Bean Salad

Healthy lunch option: White bean and pork salad, packed with high protein, served in a white bowl. — Italian Tuna White Bean Salad. Photo credit: XoxoBella.

This tasty Italian tuna bean salad, or insalata di tonno e fagioli as it’s known in Italy, features fresh tuna fish steaks and cannellini beans as the main ingredients. Italian fresh tuna salad makes a satisfying lunch, or you can enjoy the Mediterranean flavors by enjoying it as a side dish with a main course or a snack.
Get the Recipe: Italian Tuna White Bean Salad

Easy Spicy Tuna Salad

A tray of healthy carrot and celery dip with crackers and celery sticks, perfect for high protein lunches. — Easy Spicy Tuna Salad. Photo credit: Nourished by Nic.

This high protein spicy tuna salad has the best kick of heat and crunch for a satisfying lunch. Perfect for meal prep- add it to salads, sandwiches or eat as a dip with crackers!
Get the Recipe: Easy Spicy Tuna Salad

Protein Snack Pack

Four healthy black plastic containers with high protein lunches consisting of meat, eggs, and vegetables. — Protein Snack Pack. Photo credit: The Forked Spoon.

Protein Snack Packs filled with hard-boiled eggs, almonds, hummus, and crunchy veggies. An easy and delicious lunchtime meal-prep solution perfect for any protein lover, these fantastic little protein snack packs are perfect for school lunches, post-workout snacks, or picnics in the park.
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Taco Bowl Meal Prep

A group of healthy bowls of high protein food. — Taco Bowl Meal Prep. Photo credit: I Hate Meal Prep.

All the flavors of a taco plate are present in this well-balanced meal prep bowl. The rice, beans, and corn help you stay full for hours!
Get the Recipe: Taco Bowl Meal Prep

Fish Meal Prep

Four healthy lunch containers with high protein fish and vegetables. — Fish Meal Prep. Photo credit: I Hate Meal Prep.

Use any kind of white fish to make this healthy, low-carb meal prep. It’s the perfect lean, yet filling meal for lunch or dinner!
Get the Recipe: Fish Meal Prep

Buffalo Turkey Meatballs (Easy Meal Prep)

A plate with a bowl of healthy food and a bowl of dipping sauce. — Buffalo Turkey Meatballs (Easy Meal Prep). Photo credit: One Wholesome Life.

These buffalo turkey meatballs are incredibly versatile – perfect as a scrumptious appetizer for your next party or a quick and easy meal prep. Best of all, you won’t need to spend hours in the kitchen because they’re ready in a breeze. I love serving these over rice for meal prep or with some ranch dipping sauce.
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Quick Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl

Two bowls of healthy chicken salad with high protein dressing for satisfying lunches. — Quick Buffalo Chicken Rice Bowl. Photo credit: Craving Something Healthy.

This fast and easy Buffalo chicken rice bowl will be your new go-to recipe when you want dinner on the table in about 10 minutes flat. It features shredded rotisserie chicken in spicy buffalo sauce, paired with leftover rice and crispy vegetables, and everything’s drizzled with a tangy blue cheese vinaigrette dressing.
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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe

A healthy bowl of high protein chicken dip with sauce and green onions, perfect for lunches. — Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe. Photo credit: The Clean Eating Couple.

The best Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe! Easy to make and healthy, learn how to make buffalo chicken salad for a delicious, quick meal!
Get the Recipe: Healthy Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe

4 Ingredient Instant Pot Salsa Chicken

Healthy Mexican pulled pork on a plate with tortilla chips providing high protein. — 4 Ingredient Instant Pot Salsa Chicken. Photo credit: Aubrey’s Kitchen.

This easy 4 ingredient instant pot salsa chicken checks all the boxes! Budget friendly, ready in less than 30 minutes, low calorie, low fat, keto, low carb and most importantly, delicious!
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Spicy Salmon Bowl

45 Healthy High Protein Lunches - A bowl of asian chicken salad with vegetables and chopsticks. — Spicy Salmon Bowl. Photo credit: Aubrey’s Kitchen.

This spicy salmon bowl is super delicious and easy to make. An even better version of the Tik Tok salmon rice bowl if you like some spicy heat! Salmon rice bowls are the perfect combination of healthy protein, grains and packed with veggies. They can also be easily modified to suit your dietary needs.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Salmon Bowl

Herbed Egg Salad Avocado Toast

A plate with healthy avocado toast and high protein radishes. — Herbed Egg Salad Avocado Toast — Registered Dietitian Columbia Sc. Photo credit: Rachael Hartley Nutrition.

Basic avocado toast gets an upgrade with this recipe for herbed egg salad avocado toast! Add a scoop of creamy, herb-flecked egg salad for a boost of protein. You’ll love this egg salad avocado toast paired with a crunchy side salad from brunch or an easy lunch!
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Greens & Grains Power Lunch

Two healthy bowls of salad with quinoa, carrots, and spinach - perfect for high protein lunches! — Greens & Grains Power Lunch. Photo credit: Foxes Love Lemons.

All of the ingredients for this Greens & Grains Power Lunch can be prepped at the start of the week, and you’re all set for easy, healthful and delicious meals for days to come! Naturally gluten free, dairy free and vegan!
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Vegan Chickpea Salad

A healthy bowl filled with vegetables, chickpeas, and high protein goodness. — Vegan Chickpea Salad. Photo credit: Feasting Not Fasting.

This quick and easy vegan chickpea salad is full of fresh Mediterranean flavor, is great for meal prep lunches and is ready in 15 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Vegan Chickpea Salad

Tuna White Bean Salad with Artichokes

A high-protein salad with lemon wedges. — Tuna White Bean Salad with Artichokes. Photo credit: From A Chef’s Kitchen.

Nix the boring tuna salad lunch with this easy, light, healthful, mayo-free Tuna, White Bean Salad with Artichokes! You can pull it together in about 30 minutes from items you probably already have in your pantry!
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Mediterranean Salmon Salad

A healthy bowl of tuna salad, high in protein, topped with red onion and avocado. Perfect for lunches. — Mediterranean Salmon Salad. Photo credit: The Roasted Root.

Mediterranean Salmon Salad with canned salmon, avocado, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, and dill is a creamy, wildly flavorful protein-rich meal. Eat it as is or serve it up as a green salad on top of spring greens or sandwich for an amazing meal.
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Salmon Salad

Southwest Quinoa Salad With Chili Lime Dressing

A person is holding a high protein quinoa salad. — Southwest Quinoa Salad With Chili Lime Dressing. Photo credit: Foolproof Living.

This Southwest Quinoa Salad with Chili Lime Dressing is a colorful and crunchy grain salad speckled with black beans, corn, avocado and cilantro that easily feeds a crowd. It’s a filling salad bowl that can be made-ahead to enjoy for a light lunch throughout the week or served (warm or cold) as the perfect side dish at your next get-together.
Get the Recipe: Southwest Quinoa Salad With Chili Lime Dressing

Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad Recipe

A high protein lunch option, this healthy plate features a delicious chicken salad with avocado, tomatoes and greens. — Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Jar Of Lemons.

Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad Recipe loaded with spicy greens, creamy avocado, boiled eggs, fresh tomatoes, corn, delicious grilled chicken, and topped with a sprinkle of blue cheese crumbles. So yummy! (Gluten Free)
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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad With Feta & Chickpeas

A healthy couscous salad packed with high protein vegetables, perfect for a nutritious lunch. — Mediterranean Quinoa Salad With Feta & Chickpeas. Photo credit: Foolproof Living.

This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is an easy-to-make recipe bursting with fresh and vibrant Greek flavors. This super simple quinoa bowl is made with a mix of fresh and store-bought ingredients in just about 30 minutes. It is a versatile dish that can be served warm or cold throughout the Spring and Summer seasons!
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Easy Healthy Taco Salad W/ Ground Turkey

Two healthy lunches featuring high protein
salads with tuna, corn, tomatoes, and limes. — Easy Healthy Taco Salad W/ Ground Turkey. Photo credit: Jar Of Lemons.

Raise your hand if tacos are your thing!🙋🏻 Raise your hand if you absolutely love tacos but are trying to eat healthy so you’ve avoided them and it’s just the saddest thing ever!🙋🏻 No more, friends. No more. This Easy Healthy Taco Salad w/ Ground Turkey is here to save the day!
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On-The-Go Tuna Lettuce Wraps (2 Ways)

Two healthy lettuce wraps packed with high protein chicken and chickpeas, perfect for lunches. — On-The-Go Tuna Lettuce Wraps (2 Ways). Photo credit: Jar Of Lemons.

Don’t know what to take with you for a healthy and easy work lunch? It’s the ultimate problem, isn’t it? Ok maybe not the ultimate, but it is definitely tough to get creative and mix it up when it comes to work lunch. Salad and sandwich ruts are a real problem, y’all! Introducing: The BEST ever On-The-Go Tuna Lettuce Wraps, comin’ at ya 2 different ways!
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Spicy Sriracha Tuna Stuffed Avocado

Four healthy avocados stuffed with spinach and cheese on a plate. — Spicy Sriracha Tuna Stuffed Avocado. Photo credit: Jar Of Lemons.

This Spicy Sriracha Tuna Stuffed Avocado recipe is the easiest healthy lunch idea EVER! It’s the perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, savory, and the right amount of spicy with the most flavorful, nutritious tuna filling. Adjust the kick to your own taste and make these next-level stuffed avocados in 10 minutes or less!
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Steak & Potatoes Meal Prep Bowls

A healthy glass container filled with high protein meat, nutritious broccoli, and fresh apples. — Steak & Potatoes Meal Prep Bowls. Photo credit: Jar Of Lemons.

Meal prep bowls are the BEST, y’all! Make them in advance and you have easy, ready-to-heat meals for the week. Worry-free healthy eating WIN! Today, we’re making Steak & Potatoes Meal Prep Bowls!
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Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe {The Best!}

A high protein chicken salad on a blue background. — Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe {The Best!}. Photo credit: iFoodReal.

Easy and low fat Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe that is a must for hot summer days, healthy lunches and quick dinner. Low in calories and sodium with Greek yogurt and a touch of mayo this lightened up version retains all the flavor of a classic chicken salad.
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Canned Salmon Salad

High protein chicken lettuce wraps, a healthy option for lunches. — Canned Salmon Salad. Photo credit: iFoodReal.

A 10-minute healthy Canned Salmon Salad that is creamy, crunchy, and packed with flavor. Perfect at lunch in a sandwich, wrapped in lettuce, or even enjoy it as a snack!
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Avocado Egg Salad Recipe

A high-protein bowl of guacamole in a white bowl. — Avocado Egg Salad Recipe. Photo credit: iFoodReal.

Avocado Egg Salad Recipe is incredibly light, delicious and creamy without mayo. Simple to make in only 20 minutes, this healthy salad recipe is perfect for a nutritious lunch or picnic!
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Curried Wheat Berry Chicken Salad

A high protein skillet filled with chicken, rice and vegetables - a healthy option for lunches. — Curried Wheat Berry Chicken Salad. Photo credit: The Endless Meal.

A classic lunch gets deliciously updated in this nutritious variation of chicken salad that features chewy wheat berries with a bold curry kick. This salad has it all; it’s creamy, crunchy, fresh, hearty, and flavorful. It’s also easy to make and there are endless ways to enjoy this flavorful spin on chicken salad!
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Classic Chicken Salad Recipe

High protein chicken salad with grapes and lettuce in a white bowl, making it a healthy and filling option for lunches. — Classic Chicken Salad Recipe. Photo credit: iFoodReal.

Quick and easy Classic Chicken Salad Recipe with grapes, celery, and pecans. This cold summer salad is perfect for a light lunch, quick dinner, or potluck.
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Best Chicken Salad Recipe (Easy + Healthy Recipe!)

Chicken salad with lettuce. — Best Chicken Salad Recipe (Easy + Healthy Recipe!). Photo credit: The Endless Meal.

This chicken salad is deliciously creamy, dotted with sweet red grapes, crunchy celery, and crisp almond slices. Served on top of greens, it’s a healthy, paleo and keto chicken salad.
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Cranberry Chicken Salad (Easy + Healthy!)

Healthy chicken salad with cranberries and pecans, perfect for lunches or as a high protein option. Served in a glass bowl for an elegant presentation. — Cranberry Chicken Salad (Easy + Healthy!). Photo credit: The Endless Meal.

This cranberry chicken salad is an easy and delicious recipe made with shredded chicken, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and crunchy celery all wrapped up in a cream dressing. It’s perfect for meal-prep lunches or a quick snack!
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Healthy Chicken Avocado Pita Sandwich Recipe

A healthy lunch of pitas filled with tomatoes, lettuce, and lemons offers a high protein option for a satisfying meal. — Healthy Chicken Avocado Pita Sandwich Recipe. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

These Chicken Pita Sandwiches are so easy and deliciously healthy! Pita pockets are stuffed full of shredded chicken, avocado, tomatoes, cheese, and a creamy yogurt sauce. Make these for a quick lunch that everyone will love (even the kids), with just a few simple ingredients.
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Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe

Healthy cranberry chicken salad sandwich on a plate. — Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

Quick and easy to make, this Chicken Salad Recipe is perfect as is for chicken salad sandwiches. Shredded chicken, celery, and grapes are tossed in a creamy and tangy dressing and served in croissants for a tasty bite.
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Hearty Black Bean Quesadillas

High protein quesadillas on a plate with a bowl of guacamole, perfect for a healthy lunch option. — Hearty Black Bean Quesadillas. Photo credit: Budget Bytes.

These super tasty Black Bean Quesadillas have been a runaway Budget Bytes hit since they were first posted in 2012. The spicy mix of cheese, beans, corn, cilantro, and onion makes and incredibly flavorful quesadilla that’s perfect for dipping in some cool sour cream or salsa. Make up an entire batch and freeze some for later!
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Scallion Herb Chickpea Salad

A stack of healthy sandwiches packed with avocado and chickpeas, perfect for high protein lunches. — Scallion Herb Chickpea Salad. Photo credit: Budget Bytes.

This Scallion Herb Chickpea Salad, is light, bright, filling, and just perfect for spring (please spring, come quickly). The dressing is creamy but still light, and is bursting with fresh vibrant flavors. This salad is quick to throw together and can be stored in a fridge for a few days, making it great for a meal prep lunch. If you loved my Sriracha Chickpea Salad Wraps or Scallion Herb Cream Cheese Spread, you’ll love this Scallion Herb Chickpea Salad, which a hybrid of both. 🙂
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Chicken Salad With Apples And Cranberries

High Protein Chicken salad sandwich on a wooden cutting board, perfect for healthy lunches. — Chicken Salad With Apples And Cranberries. Photo credit: Budget Bytes.

I’m kind of obsessed with chicken salad lately. It’s easy to prepare, super filling, and the perfect cold meal during these hot summer months. I especially love this chicken salad with apples because it’s full of sweet and crunchy apples, sweet-tart dried cranberries, and a simple homemade dressing that has a bright fresh flavor thanks to the addition of yogurt. And as usual, there are plenty of ways you can add to or swap out ingredients in this recipe. So keep reading for ideas!
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Turkey Salad Recipe

High protein chicken salad with cranberries and pecans in a white bowl - the perfect healthy lunch option. — Turkey Salad Recipe. Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie.

This easy Turkey Salad recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it’s so delicious! Turkey, cranberries, pecans, mayo, and a few other ingredients make a super creamy and flavorful mix. These turkey salad sandwiches make a quick and easy lunch idea, or eat it as a dip or side dish!
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Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad Recipe

Healthy broccoli salad in a white bowl with croutons. — Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Budget Bytes.

I was lucky enough to get a bunch of fresh broccoli last week, so I wanted to share this super simple salad that I made with it, along with some ideas for variations to use some other things that you might have on hand. There are several ways you can eat this Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad, so make sure to scroll down to the “How to Serve” section to see how I ate mine! I seriously gobbled this stuff up in record time, and was immediately wanting more, so I know this is going to be a new regular for me!
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Chickpea Salad

This Summer Chickpea Salad is full of fresh flavors and herbs. It is light, healthy, gluten free and travels well. Pack it in your lunch or your beach bag! {gluten-free, vegan}
Get the Recipe: Chickpea Salad