American lunch recipes costing less than $1.5 per serving

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Shrimp & Shell Pasta Salad

Shrimp & Shell Pasta Salad

A light summer luncheon salad with a yogurt dill dressing. Serve as the main attraction or as a side dish. Substitute light sour cream for the…

Salad Foodie
Jul 2011
Professional
3 votes
6956 views
Citrus Chicken Salad

Citrus Chicken Salad

This is a fresh and delicious way to use your left-over chicken. Enjoy with Love, Catherine

Catherine Pappas
Jun 2010
Intermediate
3 votes
2473 views
Shrimp Cakes

Shrimp Cakes

These are great on a bed of mixed greens (maybe with goat cheese & tomatoes), layered with Fontina cheese & tartar sauce on sliced sourdough, over…

Mary Joseph
Feb 2008
Advanced
3 votes
11064 views
Firehouse Hamburger Barbecue

Firehouse Hamburger Barbecue

Served at fairs and firehouse gatherings as well as church picnics and community events in Lancaster County, PA. The recipe is from Eva M. Koehler,…

Glenn
Sep 2012
Beginner
2 votes
8006 views
tuna salad

tuna salad

this is so easy and very tasty!! has no mayo.

laurie lalia
Feb 2012
Intermediate
2 votes
1181 views
Baked Crispy Barbecue Panko Tofu (Vegan-friendly)

Baked Crispy Barbecue Panko Tofu (Vegan-friendly)

Easy, low-fat, delicious, crunchy tofu straight from your oven!

Michelle Tsao
Feb 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
8773 views
Philly-Style BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Philly-Style BBQ Chicken Sandwich

A savory combination of smoky BBQ chicken, melted Mozzarella cheese, and crisp-tender veggies nestled on a soft…

Penny Hawkins
Jul 2010
Advanced
2 votes
3442 views
Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki Sauce

Healthy. Filling. Greeky. All good things.

Schnoodle Soup
Jan 2012
Intermediate
2 votes
3910 views
Low Yolk Egg Salad

Low Yolk Egg Salad

This is a lighter "Skinny" version of Egg Salad, using mostly egg whites and cutting out alot of the yolk used in traditional Egg Salad! It tastes…

TobeNourished
Sep 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
3228 views
Lentil Bulgar Burgers with Fiery Fruit Salsa

Lentil Bulgar Burgers with Fiery Fruit Salsa

Fruit salsa adds bright flavors. Serve with lime wedges for added zest. Serve a double burger and hold the…

BearNakedBaker
Dec 2010
Professional
1 vote
3305 views
Cathedral Chicken Salad

Cathedral Chicken Salad

Southern Living was kind enough to share the chicken salad recipe from Birmingham, Alabama's Cathedral Church of the Advent. I figure if the church…

The Mom Chef
Mar 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
4464 views
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

Kathy Jones
Mar 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
3234 views
Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad

I needed something quick to throw together today and this was perfect.

Beth Roan
Jun 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2076 views
Egg Salad Sandwiches

Egg Salad Sandwiches

Apparently egg salad sandwiches are quite a big deal at the Master's. This is probably the closest my hubby will ever get to being there. The girls…

Beth Roan
Jul 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
3784 views
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders

Pork loin simmered in a slow cooker all day with coca cola, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Mixed with BBQ sauce, topped with fresh…

Its a Food Fetish
Feb 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
13322 views