45 Mother’s Day Lunch Ideas Mom Will Love

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45 Mother’s Day Lunch Ideas Mom Will Love1/45 Egg Salad 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Easy Total Time 15 min Servings 3 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a pared-down version of a classic egg salad recipe. You can also add a little cream cheese for an extra-creamy spread. —Linda Braun, Park Ridge, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 294 calories, 25g fat (5g saturated fat), 431mg cholesterol, 438mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 13g protein. Egg salad combines mayonnaise, hard-boiled eggs and seasonings to create a rich

filling for sandwiches and wraps

filling for sandwiches and wraps. It also tastes fantastic as a topping for green salads, or enjoy it as a snack with crackers. 2/45 Cucumber Watermelon Salad 34 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Minty Watermelon Cucumber Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Capturing the fantastic flavors of summer, this refreshing, beautiful watermelon cucumber salad will be the talk of any picnic or potluck. —Roblynn Hunnisett, Guelph, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 60 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 78mg

sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein

sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat. This vibrant salad is incredibly refreshing. If you want to make it more similar to Kate Middleton’s watermelon salad, add avocado and feta cheese to the mix. 3/45 Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chicken Piccata Test Kitchen Approved Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chicken Piccata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In a quest to encourage my six children to eat healthfully, I’m always on the prowl for ways to transform items

that usually are received with turned-up, wrinkled noses into ones that even the pickiest of eaters don’t complain about. Smiles of satisfaction from my table of hungry eaters as they dig into this chicken piccata recipe are the best payback I’ve received. —Michelle Stillman, Lancaster, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half with 1/2 cup sauce and 1-1/2 cups pasta: 865 calories, 35g fat (17g saturated fat), 158mg cholesterol, 998mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 51g protein. Instead of waiting in a long line for a table at the Cheesecake Factory on Mother’s Day, make the restaurant’s popular

dish at home

dish at home. The velvety butter-and-lemon sauce makes chicken piccata an indulgent and filling hot lunch. 4/45 Asparagus Tart 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This lemony tart is loaded with fontina cheese and fresh asparagus. It’s a snap to make but looks really impressive. Be advised your guests will be vying for the last piece. —Heidi Meek, Grand Rapids, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 142 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 202mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g

sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Succulent asparagus is hard to pass up, but the fresh springtime stalks are especially tasty. Buttery puff pastry forms the tart’s light yet stable base, while nutty fontina cheese melts into a creamy topping. Put together, the tart almost tastes like a gourmet pizza. 5/45 Smoked Salmon Mousse 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Smoked Salmon Mousse Recipe photo by Orly Catz for Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 15 min Servings 14 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Salmon creates an elegant light lunch in this vibrant recipe. It is simple

to prepare and can even be made ahead of time

to prepare and can even be made ahead of time. —Melissa Carafa, Broomall, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 29 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Start your Mother’s Day lunch with this elegant finger food, which nestles a blend of smoked salmon and tartar sauce in Belgian endive leaves. For the best flavor, make the mousse on Friday or Saturday and scoop it into the crisp leaves just before Sunday lunch. 6/45 Curry Chicken Salad 20 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Curried Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipe photo

I mix it up the night before so the flavors meld

by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chicken salad sandwich recipe is perfect to serve when you want to show off a little. It features an interesting blend of chicken, nuts, cranberries, curry and other ingredients. I mix it up the night before so the flavors meld. —Carole Martin, Coffeeville, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 625 calories, 41g fat (10g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein. You can’t go wrong with chicken salad. Our top-rated version gives

This is a fantastic recipe to make ahead and keep refrigerated until serving

traditional salad a twist by adding curry powder (but you can always go classic and make chicken salad with grapes instead). Serve the chicken salad with bread and rolls at a sandwich station, fill lettuce cups or serve it atop a green salad. This is a fantastic recipe to make ahead and keep refrigerated until serving. 7/45 Strawberry Arugula Salad 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Arugula Salad with Feta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The combination of peppery arugula, sweet strawberries

Mother’s Day falls during peak strawberry season, so take advantage!

and robust feta cheese may sound unusual, but one bite will win you over.—Carala Horne, Meridian, Mississippi Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 106 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Mother’s Day falls during peak strawberry season, so take advantage! Strawberries pair well with peppery arugula and tangy feta. This salad will be a delightful pop of color on your lunch spread. 8/45 Chicken Caesar Wrap 20 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 15 min Servings

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

6 wraps Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This classic handheld with tender chicken, Parmesan cheese and chopped Caesar croutons features the perfect amount of dressing for a tasty meal any night. —Nancy Pratt, Longview, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 337 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 730mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. Want a more modern take on tea sandwiches? Try these chicken wraps. As a bonus, the chicken can be cooked ahead and slightly reheated (or served cool). 9/45 Grilled Romaine Salad

It’s equally good with any dressing of your choice

1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Romaine Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a great-tasting salad, try this recipe on the grill! It’s equally good with any dressing of your choice. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 98 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Grilled lettuce might sound like a mistake, but it’s delicious. The grill marks add tasty and smoky flavor, while the

lettuce warms and softens just slightly, turning almost silky

lettuce warms and softens just slightly, turning almost silky. This is a perfect appetizer to make if you’re grilling an entree for Mom’s special day. 10/45 Crustless Spinach Quiche 125 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crustless Spinach Quiche Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I served this crustless quiche at a church lunch, and I had to laugh when one guy told me how much he dislikes vegetables. Many people were surprised by how much they loved this veggie-filled quiche recipe—and he

was one of them!

was one of them! —Melinda Calverley, Janesville, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 251 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein. Forgot to pick up a pie crust at the store? You won’t need it for this crustless quiche! As a bonus, the quiche is naturally gluten-free. 11/45 Baked Salmon Patties 48 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Easy Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Made in muffin pans and served with sauce on the side,

these baked salmon patties make a fantastic light meal

these baked salmon patties make a fantastic light meal. You can also bake a double batch and freeze some for a quick lower-fat supper later on. —Nikki Haddad, Germantown, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 2 salmon cakes: 266 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 914mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. A Mother’s Day entree doesn’t get much simpler than these baked salmon patties. An easy combination of canned salmon, bread crumbs and seasonings is portioned into muffin cups. Then, just bake them for 10 minutes and lunch is served! 12/45 Crab and Corn Chowder 4 Reviews