15 Light Spring Lunch Ideas for Moms (Healthy & Easy Recipes)
Spring always feels like a fresh start — longer days, lighter meals, and a little extra motivation to eat something that actually makes you feel good. If you’re juggling work, errands, school pickups, or just trying to keep everything moving, lunch can easily become an afterthought. These light spring lunch ideas for moms are fresh, simple, and satisfying without weighing you down. Think crisp veggies, bright flavors, lean proteins, and easy recipes you can pull together quickly — whether you’re at home, packing something for on-the-go, or grabbing a quiet moment at the kitchen counter.
15 Light & Healthy Spring Lunch Ideas for Busy Moms
- Chicken Club Sandwich
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This Chicken Club Sandwich is a timeless classic, bursting with flavors from crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and juicy chicken, all layered between soft and toasted bread.
- Bob Evans Wildfire Chicken Salad
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This Barbecue Chicken Salad is a Bob Evans Wildfire Chicken Salad copycat recipe. Tangy barbecue chicken tops a bed of fresh veggies.
- Egg Salad Sandwich
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Creamy, easy, delicious, and the perfect meal, this Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe is ready in 15 minutes. Minimal ingredients help this come together quickly and it tastes absolutely amazing.
- Cucumber and Dill Sandwiches
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These Cucumber and Dill Sandwiches feature the cool, creamy, and fresh flavors we all love. Brightly flavored cucumbers and dill are mixed with cream cheese, mayo, and chives to create rich, creamy tea sandwiches perfect for lunch or parties.
- Keto Ham and Pimento Cheese Wraps
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Crisp lettuce, sweet honey ham, and creamy pimento cheese, these Keto Ham and Pimento Cheese Wraps are the perfect fresh and easy lunch for spring and summer.
- Strawberry Fields Salad
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Juicy strawberries, tangy feta cheese, tender chicken, creamy avocado, crunchy nuts, and a sweet and tangy dressing all come together in a burst of fresh, summery flavors.
- Maple BBQ Cauliflower Wraps
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Roasted maple BBQ cauliflower bites in sweet potato wraps with a herby butter bean spread and loads of fresh vegetables. The wraps are wholesome finger-licking goodness.
- Watermelon Salad With Feta (Refreshing And Easy)
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With the ideal mix of sweet and savory flavors, Watermelon Salad with Feta is an easy salad that’s quick to make and always wows guests.
- Avocado Egg Salad
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This super easy Avocado Egg Salad is a fun and flavorful twist on regular egg salad! Made with just 6 ingredients, it has just the right amount of tanginess and the most irresistible, ultra-creamy texture!
- Easy Italian Pinwheels
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Italian pinwheels are the perfect savory quick and easy appetizer for a party, lunch or even snack. Layered with a creamy, flavorful cream cheese spread, crisp lettuce, buttery provolone cheese and all of the favorite Italian meats- ham, salami and pepperoni!
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- French Gourmet Grilled Cheese
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American classic comfort food elevated to the next level. A chic, fancy gourmet grilled cheese straight out of a French cafe.
- Avocado Pasta Salad
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A hearty and flavorful pasta salad made with avocado buttermilk dressing…and bacon! It’s a new favorite dish in our family!
- Spring Rolls
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Get ready to roll with this easy recipe for homemade spring rolls! These snacks are all about fresh veggies tucked into a crispy wrapper.Perfect for a light lunch or a fun appetizer, they’re simple to make and absolutely delicious.
- Creamy Spring Chicken Salad With Mayo
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This creamy spring chicken salad with mayo is as close to perfect as you can get! Made with poached chicken and an array of fresh vegetables, this salad is bursting with color and nutrients and serves as a full meal.
- Chicken & Broccoli Salad
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Chicken & Broccoli Salad has a creamy, flavorful dressing that envelopes tender broccoli florets, chicken and green onions. This easy salad recipe is a surefire hit!
