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10 Gluten-Free Lunch Recipes

By Freeflourish Editorial TeamPublished Oct 1, 2026

Explore ten gluten-free lunches with chickpea salad, avocado sandwiches, chicken salad, lettuce cups, wraps and quinoa bowls.

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Chickpeas and vegetables are combined in a Mediterranean-style salad.

Plan a lunch with a salad, wrap, sandwich, sushi-style bowl or quinoa bowl. Check which grains and proteins need cooking before assembly, and follow the individual recipe’s handling and storage guidance.

1. Gluten-Free Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Chickpeas and vegetables are combined in a Mediterranean-style salad. In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, parsley, and mint.

2. Gluten-Free Chickpea and Avocado Salad Sandwich

Chickpeas and avocado make a sandwich filling.

Chickpeas and avocado make a sandwich filling. Add the avocado to the mashed chickpeas and blend until creamy and well combined.

3. Gluten-Free Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Grilled chicken and avocado are served with cilantro-lime dressing. Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken and drizzle generously with the cilantro lime dressing.

4. Gluten-Free Lentil and Quinoa Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Lentils and quinoa are tossed with a citrus vinaigrette. Drain any excess liquid and set aside to cool.

5. Gluten-Free Quinoa and Vegetable Sushi Bowls

Quinoa and vegetables are arranged into sushi-style bowls.

Quinoa and vegetables are arranged into sushi-style bowls. Once quinoa is done, fluff with a fork and gently stir in the vinegar mixture.

6. Gluten-Free Cauliflower and Collard Green Wraps

Collard leaves wrap around a cauliflower-based filling. Fold the sides of the collard leaf over the filling and roll tightly to form a wrap.

7. Gluten-Free Chipotle Lime Shrimp Lettuce Cups

Shrimp are served in lettuce cups with chipotle and lime. Divide the cooked shrimp evenly among the lettuce cups.

8. Gluten-Free Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad with Lemon and Herbs

Gluten-free orzo is tossed with lemon, herbs and vegetables.

Gluten-free orzo is tossed with lemon, herbs and vegetables. Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, mint, and dill to the cooled pasta.

9. Gluten-Free Quinoa and Black Bean Burrito Bowls with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Quinoa and black beans make a burrito bowl with cilantro-lime dressing. Drizzle cilantro lime dressing generously over bowls.

10. Gluten-Free Edamame and Quinoa Salad with Sesame Dressing

Edamame and quinoa are combined with sesame dressing. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together gluten-free tamari, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, and chili flakes until well combined.

Choose what to make

Choose a salad or bowl for loose ingredients, a sandwich or collard wrap for a filled lunch, or lettuce cups for smaller portions. Cook and cool any grains or proteins as the individual method requires.

Before you start

Use gluten-free labeled ingredients where needed, including flour blends, oats, pasta, bread, sauces and broth. Check labels and avoid cross-contact. These recipes may contain other allergens, including dairy, eggs, nuts, sesame or soy.

FDA guidance on gluten-free food labeling

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