26 Easy Keto Work Lunches (No-Cook!)
When you’re trying to stay on a diet, making meal prep super quick and easy is important. Let’s face it – during the week when things get hectic, we don’t want to have to spend more than a few minutes putting lunch together.
In this post, we’ve taken things a step further – we’ve compiled a list of our top easy keto work lunches that are not only quick and easy to make, but don’t even require any cooking.
We hope you enjoy the list!
1. Keto Greek Salad
If you’re a typical salad eater, you know you can get into a routine with the same old lettuce salad…boring!
If you want to switch it up, this is a keto-friendly take on a Greek Salad, complete with feta cheese, cucumbers, olives, red onion, bell peppers, and tomatoes. It’s easy to make, and is sure to keep you full and satisfied all afternoon.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 254
- Fat: 21 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Net Carbs: 8 g
Get the recipe HERE.
2. Avocado Tuna Salad
This is a twist on the typical tuna salad recipe – it has big chunks of avocado to make it even creamier and heartier.
It’s good as-is, or feel free to put it over lettuce too!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 304
- Fat: 20 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Net Carbs: 4 g
Get the recipe HERE.
3. Cobb Salad Lettuce Wraps
This is fun take on the classic Cobb Salad, in the form of a Cobb Salad Lettuce Wrap. These are easy to make, and super customizable depending on what you have on hand.
You can prep these a few days in advance – just hold off on adding any avocado until the day of.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 276
- Fat: 23 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Net Carbs: 4 g
Get the recipe HERE.
4. Tomato, Pesto, and Mozzarella Skewers
These are like Caprese salads on a stick! These are very simple, but great because they’re so versatile and delicious. You can have these as a side/appetizer or as a light lunch.
They also make easy toppers for a lettuce salad.
Per Serving (2 skewers):
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 16 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Net Carbs: 3 g
Get the recipe HERE.
5. Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rolls
This smoked salmon cucumber roll recipe is easy to make with only 4 ingredients, but delicious and satisfying. They’re great as a light lunch, when you just want a few bites to hold you over. They’re also a great way to use leftover salmon from the night before!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 30
- Fat: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
Get the recipe HERE.
6. Chicken Caesar Lettuce Wraps
This is an easy recipe with all the flavors of a Caesar salad with tender chicken and wrapped in a lettuce wrap.
You can meal prep this one, but wait until just before you eat to assemble the lettuce wrap.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 115
- Fat: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Net Carbs: 3 g
Get the recipe HERE.
7. Keto Caprese Salad
This is a healthy Caprese salad recipe with avocado. It’s easy to make and is no-cook if you opt out of making a balsamic reduction dressing. We like to keep it low carb by just using a splash of balsamic vinegar.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 156
- Fat: 13.6 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Net Carbs: 4.9 g
Get the recipe HERE.
8. Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps
This is a delicious egg salad, but eaten with lettuce wraps. The lettuce provides some crunch as well as added fiber, and this is a no-cook recipe if you buy pre-boiled hard boiled eggs.
This is one of our favorite quick lunch recipes that the whole family will love.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 216
- Fat: 17 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Net Carbs: 3 g
Get the recipe HERE.
9. Easy Keto Italian Lettuce Wrap
This is for those times when you’re craving an Italian sub sandwich, but you remembered you’re on keto.
With this recipe, we really don’t miss the bread – the meats, cheese and mayo really make for a delicious and satisfying wrap.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 322
- Fat: 28.7 g
- Protein: 11.5 g
- Net Carbs: 3.8 g
Get the recipe HERE.
10. Caprese Zoodles Salad
This is another take on a Caprese salad, this time with added zucchini noodles. The noodles really make it more filling and are an added source of healthy veggies.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 104
- Fat: 7 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Net Carbs: 5 g
Get the recipe HERE.
11. Chilled Avocado & Cucumber Soup
This soup may look fancy and complicated to make, but it only has 5 ingredients and is both raw and vegan. The two main ingredients are avocado and cucumber, which are blended to together along with some spices.
It’s a great summer soup dish, as it’s best eaten chilled. It’s also under 100 calories, so is a great option for helping promote weight loss.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 72
- Fat: 7.2 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Net Carbs: 1.8 g
Get the recipe HERE.
12. Smoked Salmon Roll Ups
You don’t need to be a sushi lover or a sushi chef to enjoy this recipe. It’s easy to make with pre-cooked and smoked salmon, and only needs a few common ingredients.
Per Serving (1/12th of recipe):
- Calories: 78
- Fat: 6 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Net Carbs: 1 g
Get the recipe HERE.
13. Mediterranean Chopped Salad
This is a great Greek salad recipe served with lettuce greens. We love this one too because it’s easy to customize…we like to add pepperoncini peppers for some extra kick!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 372
- Fat: 35 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Net Carbs: 8 g
Get the recipe HERE.
14. Keto Ham Roll Ups
We think of this as a modern keto-friendly take on a classic throwback lunch – a good old fashioned ham sandwich.
It’s extra creamy and savory due to the cream cheese, and is easy to portion if you cut the roll into pieces.
Per Serving (6 pieces):
- Calories: 357
- Fat: 27 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Net Carbs: 4 g
Get the recipe HERE.
15. Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes
This is a fun and unique way to eat tuna salad. A delicious tuna salad that’s been stuffed into a tomato.
This is a great meal-prep option – just be sure to wait to stuff the tomato until just before you eat it.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 421
- Fat: 35 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Net Carbs: 8 g
Get the recipe HERE.
16. Chicken Taco Salad in Mason Jar
This is a fun taco salad recipe that’s super easy to make. You can use pre-cooked chicken (canned), and just shred it and add some spices and toppings, and you’re done!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 167
- Fat: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Net Carbs: 11 g
Get the recipe HERE.
17. Tuna Stuffed Avocado
We love stuffed avocados as a great keto meal idea, and this recipe is delicious and super easy. The savory tuna along with the rich and creamy avocado is so good!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 225
- Fat: 15 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Net Carbs: 3 g
Get the recipe HERE.
18. Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
This a super simple but surprisingly satisfying buffalo chicken recipe served as a lettuce wrap.
This is a great one to meal prep, and if you don’t want to cook the chicken youself, we like to sometimes grab pre-cooked chicken (or canned works too!)
Per Serving:
- Calories: 144
- Fat: 16 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Net Carbs: 1.5 g
Get the recipe HERE.
19. Easy Greek Salad Skewers
This is a fun and quick lunch idea when you just want something light. It’s easy to prep a few of of these and snack on them when you get hungry.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 122
- Fat: 9.6 g
- Protein: 4.8 g
- Net Carbs: 4 g
Get the recipe HERE.
20. Egg Salad with Bacon and Avocado
This is a fancy and decadent egg salad recipe that has avocado and bacon! It’s delicious on it’s own or is good served over lettuce or in a lettuce wrap.
Per Serving (1/2 cup):
- Calories: 319
- Fat: 27.7 g
- Protein: 12.2 g
- Net Carbs: 2.8 g
Get the recipe HERE.
21. Shrimp Avocado Salad
This is a great option for seafood lovers, or if you’re at the beach and want to throw together a healthy lunch or side-dish.
The avocado really goes well with the shrimp, helping to elevate the flavors.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 363
- Fat: 26 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Net Carbs: 5 g
Get the recipe HERE.
22. Salami Cream Cheese Roll Ups
This is a super simple, but crave worthy no-cook lunch idea. The saltiness of the salami along with the cream cheese filling is a great combo.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 187
- Fat: 16 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Net Carbs: 3 g
Get the recipe HERE.
23. Ham Salad
This recipe may sound strange, but is delicious and as a bonus is a good use of leftover ham.
It’s good on it’s own or served over a lettuce salad.
Per Serving (5 ounces):
- Calories: 340
- Fat: 27 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Net Carbs: 1 g
Get the recipe HERE.
24. Easy Keto Sandwich Bowl
As the name implies, this is like a deconstructed Italian sub sandwich with all of the yummy fillings.
Add your favorite meats, cheeses, veggies, then top with vinaigrette dressing!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 436
- Fat: 34 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Net Carbs: 5 g
Get the recipe HERE.
25. Mediterranean Keto Collard Green Wraps
This is a super healthy Mediterranean wrap (also vegan!) with just a few ingredients.
It includes a delicious low carb cauliflower hummus that’s easy to make and can be bulk prepped ahead of time.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 207
- Fat: 16.6 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
- Net Carbs: 6.3 g
Get the recipe HERE.
26. Keto Canned Salmon Salad
This is an easy salmon salad recipe using canned salmon. It’s an easy and cheap way to get in some healthy omega-3 fatty acids, and is great served over lettuce.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 259
- Fat: 18.7 g
- Protein: 18.3 g
- Net Carbs: 2.6 g
Get the recipe HERE.