When the weather warms up, boring lunches officially have no excuse!! It’s time for fresh, colorful meals that feel just as good as that first spring day when you ditch your jacket. I’m sharing 5 spring lunch bowls that are bright, flavorful, and ridiculously easy to throw together. On the menu: a flavor-packed Lemon Pesto Salmon Bowl, a colorful Mexican-Style Rice Bowl, a Crispy Rice Vietnamese Salad, a Street Corn Caesar Salad (my personal fav), and a refreshing Tofu Poke Bowl. They’re fresh, they’re fun, and they might just make you look forward to lunch again.

Let’s get to the recipes…

Lemon Pesto Salmon Bowl

This bowl is fresh, zesty, and ready in under 20 minutes — because nobody has time for complicated meals when the sun is shining. Roasted salmon and asparagus get a boost from a tangy lemon-dijon sauce, all piled on top of pesto orzo for the ultimate spring lunch. It’s quick, balanced, and somehow tastes way fancier than it actually is.

Get the full recipe here.

Mexican-Style Rice Bowl

This quick and colorful bowl is another goodie that comes together in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy days when you still want something fresh and hearty. Juicy taco-seasoned chicken, vibrant veggies, creamy avocado, and bold flavors all layered over fluffy yellow rice — it’s basically a whole party in a bowl.

Get the full recipe here.

Crispy Rice Vietnamese Salad

Fresh, crunchy, and packed with bold flavors, this salad combines crispy chili rice with juicy chicken, mint, veggies, and a tangy homemade dressing. It’s the ultimate way to turn a basic slaw into something that tastes restaurant-level without even touching your stove (just an air fryer and a dream). And I swear it SCREAMS spring/summer – especially with the mint addition!!

Get the full recipe here.

Street Corn Caesar Salad

This isn’t your average Caesar — it’s got a bold, smoky twist thanks to fire-roasted corn, cotija cheese, and a creamy elote-inspired dressing. Tossed with kale, romaine, and crispy chicken (or rotisserie if you’re keeping it a little bit healthier), it’s the kind of salad that actually feels like a full meal… and tastes delicious!!

Get the full recipe here.

Tofu Poke Bowl

Looking for something more plant-forward?! This bowl is loaded with crispy golden tofu, fresh veggies, fluffy jasmine rice, and drizzled with a spicy sriracha mayo and Japanese BBQ sauce. It’s colorful, craveable, and the perfect easy lunch when you want something refreshing but still filling.

Get the full recipe here.