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6 quick lunches in 30 minutes or less

Light, filling lunches you can make before your break is over.

  1. 1 Greek · 15 min · serves 4

    Greek Salad

    Chunky tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives and a block of feta, dressed with olive oil and oregano.

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  2. 2 Italian · 25 min · serves 4

    Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

    Sliced ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fresh basil, dressed simply with olive oil and a sweet balsamic glaze. It takes ten minutes and needs no cooking.

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  3. 3 American · 30 min · serves 2

    Chicken Club Sandwich

    A triple-decker of juicy pan-seared chicken, crisp beef bacon, egg, lettuce and tomato with a creamy garlic mayo. Ready in 30 minutes and filling enough for a proper lunch.

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  4. 4 American · 15 min · serves 2

    Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich

    A golden, buttery sandwich with a crisp crust and a molten two-cheese centre. Ready in 15 minutes from pantry basics, it's ideal for a quick lunch.

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  5. 5 Japanese · 27 min · serves 3

    Yaki Udon

    Chewy udon noodles stir-fried with chicken, cabbage and carrot in a savoury-sweet soy sauce. It is a quick one-pan lunch that comes together in about 25 minutes.

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  6. 6 Japanese · 30 min · serves 2

    Zaru Soba

    Chilled buckwheat noodles served on a bamboo-style tray with a light dashi dipping sauce. It is a cooling, quick lunch for hot days that needs no oil and very little cooking.

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