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21 Easy (and Seriously Tasty) Paleo Lunch Ideas

So, you’ve decided to give Paleo eating (aka “the caveman diet”) a whirl. And while you’ve got breakfast down, you’re not quite sure what to do for lunch now that sandwiches are off the table (and you don’t want to eat limp lettuce every day). Let us help with these 21 easy yet satisfying Paleo diet-friendly lunches.

The 21 Fastest Paleo Recipes in the Universe


Chicken Salad With Bacon And Scallions

Finally, a salad that will keep you full until dinner.

Paleo Egg Roll Bowls

Ready to be devoured in just 20 minutes.

Chicken Ranch Stuffed Peppers

Don’t skimp on the dressing.

Chicken Meatballs And Cauliflower Rice With Coconut-herb Sauce

A lighter, more flavorful take on a classic.

Paleo Salmon Salad Veggie Bowl

Your colleagues are going to be so jealous.

Kale Pesto Sweet Potato Pitas

Fact: Everything tastes better with an egg on top.

Thai Veggie Wraps With Sunflower Seed Butter Dip

No soggy bread for you.

Taco Mason Jar Salad

Layers upon layers of deliciousness.

Almond Flour Quiche With Sausage And Mushrooms

Harissa Portobello Mushroom Tacos

Lettuce > tortillas.

Shredded Raw Brussels Sprout Salad With Bacon And Avocado

These are a few of our favorite things.

Low-carb Potato Salad

Made with our favorite cruciferous vegetable. (Psst: It’s cauliflower.)


Paleo Sandwich Bread

Because sometimes only a BLT will do.

Detoxifying Broth Bowl

California Spicy Crab Stuffed Avocado

Ready in just ten minutes.

Cuban Sandwich Bowls

Bread, schmead.  

Beef, Veggie And Bacon Bowls With Plantains

Just think of all the likes you’ll get on Instagram.

Shaved Carrot And Parsley Salad

An excellent way to use up those leftover carrots lurking in the back of your fridge.

Cold Lemon Zoodles

No cooking required.

vegetable spring rolls paleo lunch recipe
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Vegetable Spring Rolls

Perfect for quick eating on-the-go.

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Cheesy Bacon Egg Muffins

Make a couple extra ones for breakfast tomorrow.



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