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Lunch

17 Cold Lunches to Pack on a Hot Day

We may be in the final weeks of summer, but that doesn’t mean the hot weather is going anywhere quite yet. If you’re looking to take your lunch on-the-go without sacrificing flavor, check out these cold lunch ideas that are perfect to enjoy on a hot and sunny day.

Queso Fundido Torta

This delicious Mexican sandwich is filled with chorizo and queso oaxaca, which is a unique melty cheese with a stringy texture somewhat similar to mozzarella.

Air-Fryer Calzones

You'll love these healthier stuffed pizzas using your air fryer. Make sure to not overfill them, so they'll stay sealed with all that cheesy goodness. Don't forget to flip them once while cooking so they'll get perfectly golden brown on both sides. Serve them up with a side of marinara sauce for dipping!

Sweet Tortilla Wraps

Customize these sweet wraps for any craving or for any ingredients you have on hand. The options are endless for this make-and-take breakfast or snack idea.

Turkey-Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

We think grilled cheese could use an upgrade from just bread and cheese, don't you? To makeover this crowd-pleasing sandwich just a little, we added sweet onion, apple slices, turkey, and apple jelly to the cheesy filling in the center.

Italian Focaccia Sandwich

Tired of regular white bread? Take your Italian sandwich to the next level by making it on focaccia! You don't have to bake your own bread, but this tasty Italian sandwich would be even better with homemade focaccia.

Santa Fe Turkey Wraps

Planning a picnic? Make sure you include these tasty turkey wraps in your basket! They have a few classic ingredients, like avocado, tomato, and lettuce, and one or two to spice things up, like roasted corn and jalapeno cream cheese.

Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Grinders

Make hot Italian sausage subs for a crowd with this easy slow cooker sandwich recipe. This easy Italian sandwich recipe makes enough meat for 12 subs, so it's great for a party or potluck.

Paleo Chipotle-Ranch Egg Salad Wraps

Even if you're following a Paleo meal plan, you can still make creamy, spicy egg salad wraps. Just Paleo Ranch Dressing to make the wraps creamy and delicious, and homemade cassava tortillas to hold all the filling together.

Open-Faced Cuban Sandwich

Crunch from the toasted bread, gooey from the cheese, and tangy from the mustard and pickles, it's all the classic Cuban sandwich flavors you love.

DIY Cheese Wraps

Here's how to make a melted cheese wrap. Cheese wraps can be customized in tons of flavor varieties and filled with meat, cheese, and veggies just like a tortilla wrap.

Chicken Cobb Wraps

Turn your Cobb salad into a wrap! It only takes 30 minutes to make a batch of 8 wraps, so this easy recipe is great for feeding a crowd.

Avocado BLT Club Sandwiches

Adding a few extra ingredients to your BLT will make it even better. These hearty sandwiches include classic BLT ingredients, plus turkey, ham, and avocado slices.

Garlic-Ginger Pork Lettuce Wraps

Make succulent pork to fill lettuce wraps at home using your pressure cooker or your slow cooker, we've got directions for either! Add all your favorite lettuce wrap toppers or set out dishes for each so everyone can pick and choose their toppers.