Cool off with these delicious cold lunch recipes that are perfect for vegetarian diets. These refreshing dishes are flavorful, hearty and meat-free so you can have a lunch that fits your goals. Some of our favorites include creamy avocado and white bean wraps and tofu and cucumber salad with spicy peanut dressing. Which one will you try first?
Udon with tofu
Tofu, vegetables and noodles combine beautifully with a flavorful soy and sesame vinaigrette in this delicious vegetarian dish.
Vegetarian Italian Hoagie
While a traditional Italian sub is filled with meat, this fun and easy sandwich packs a punch with artichoke hearts, red onions, and tangy peppery onions instead. If you’re packing a hoagie to take away, keep the ingredients separate and assemble just before serving to prevent the bread from getting soggy.
Tofu and cucumber salad with spicy peanut dressing
Plain tofu absorbs the flavors of this Szechuan dressing perfectly and can be served over rice noodles or a bowl of vegetables.
Grilled tofu with sesame and seafood sauce
This salad is satisfying with savory toasted tofu and crunchies added by carrots and snap peas.
Wild rice salad with tofu, snow peas and carrots
Sesame oil and nori seaweed add savory flavor to this wild rice salad.
Quinoa Avocado Salad
Protein-packed quinoa and creamy avocado combine in this refreshing grain salad — the perfect meal prep recipe for lunches on the go.
Grain bowl with chickpeas and vegetables
This high-fiber grain bowl is packed with colorful veggies and plant-based protein to keep you energized and satisfied.
Black bean and mango salad
Coleslaw mix makes this recipe quick and easy to make, and the coleslaw and bean mix doubles as a delicious taco topping.
Whole Grain Veggie Wrap
Use whatever veggies you have on hand to make this veggie wrap. Avocado and hummus hold the wrap together and provide heart-healthy fats and fiber.
Mixed greens with lentils and sliced apples
This salad is easy to make for lunch, especially if you use canned lentils.
Chickpea and quinoa grain bowl
Robbie Lozano
There are as many variations of grain bowls as there are stars in the sky, and it seems impossible to go wrong with them. This bowl is packed with hummus, quinoa, avocado, and lots of veggies.
Tomato and smoked mozzarella sandwich
Take a classic combination like fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, add a few flavorful ingredients like olives or sun-dried tomatoes, and smother it between two slices of crusty bread for a satisfying sandwich you’ll look forward to eating for lunch.
Spring pea and strawberry salad
A tangy champagne vinaigrette balances the grassy sweetness of the peas and the fruity flavor of the berries.
Edamame Hummus Wrap
Using protein-packed edamame beans instead of chickpeas, this easy hummus recipe is the perfect vegetarian filling for easy wraps.
Roasted vegetable and quinoa salad
Quick and easy to make, this salad is packed with satisfying protein and fiber, making it the perfect lunch.
Veggie Sandwich
Packed with fiber and healthy fats, this vegan sandwich will give you the energy you need for mid-afternoon munchies.
Southwestern Black Bean Salad
Here, salad greens are topped with black beans, sweet corn and grape tomatoes and seasoned with a tangy avocado-lime dressing to create a flavorful salad.
Black Bean Avocado Torta
A satisfying vegetarian dish of hollowed-out rolls stuffed with mashed spicy black beans and guacamole, with cabbage adding a delicious crunch.
