30+ cheap and easy student lunch ideas for University

Forget those supermarket sandwiches and make your own lunch for University with these cheap and easy student lunch ideas.

They’re great for either a quick bite at home or something to take in advance and take with you to classes or just out and about.

Vegan Hummus and Veggie Wrap Recipe

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This quick and simple wrap recipe makes for a great vegan lunch idea. > Vegan Hummus and Veggie Wrap Recipe

Turkey Avocado and Sweetcorn Salad

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This easy Cajun turkey (or chicken) salad makes for a healthy meal that is far from boring. > Turkey Avocado and Sweetcorn Salad

Tasty One Pan Chicken Burrito Rice recipe

Make the evening before for lunch the next day. Great on its own or you can enjoy in a burrito. > Tasty One Pan Chicken Burrito Rice recipe

The Ultimate Tuna Salad recipe

This is the ultimate recipe for a quick, filling and most importantly (to me and you) tasty tuna salad with chickpeas and sweetcorn. > The Ultimate Tuna Salad recipe

Cajun Chicken & Avocado Salad Wrap Recipe

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These delicious chicken and avocado salad wraps are super delicious and easy to make. > Cajun Chicken & Avocado Salad Wrap Recipe

Loaded Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Baked Potato Recipe

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Combine two all time favourites with this loaded BLT baked potato. > Loaded Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Baked Potato Recipe

Delicious Vegan 'Tuna' Melt Recipe

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A vegan ‘tuna’ melt makes for a delicious and easy meal. > Delicious Vegan 'Tuna' Melt Recipe

Vegan roasted vegetables

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Cook these roasted veggies in advance and enjoy for lunch with with hummus, sliced avocado, fresh parsley or a drizzle of tahini. > Vegan roasted vegetables

Quick Tasty Halloumi Salad recipe

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Tasty Halloumi Salad: A quick healthy halloumi salad using simple ingredients, it can be made in no time! > Quick Tasty Halloumi Salad recipe

Chicken and Spinach Ciabatta Pizzas

These Chicken and Spinach Ciabatta Pizzas make for a take just minutes and make for a quick and tasty snack. > Chicken and Spinach Ciabatta Pizzas

Chicken and cheese quesadillas

A yummy quick meal that will make use of leftover chicken! > Chicken and cheese quesadillas

Strawberry and chicken salad recipe

A healthy summery salad with chicken, bacon, avocado, blue cheese and strawberries. > Strawberry and chicken salad recipe

Scrummy Bacon Salad Recipe

Here’s a super quick salad recipe that’s almost completely healthy! > Scrummy Bacon Salad Recipe

Healthy Turkey Chilli

student eats recipes  - 9An easy one-pan Spicy and healthy turkey chilli that will last for days and makes for a tasty lunch. Get the recipe here.

Simple and quick Turkey and Avocado sandwich

A delicious, healthy and quick open sandwich with turkey, tomato and avocado. > Simple and quick Turkey and Avocado sandwich

Delicious Vegan 'Tuna' Melt Recipe

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A vegan ‘tuna’ melt makes for a delicious and easy meal. > Delicious Vegan 'Tuna' Melt Recipe

Tuna, Egg, Broccoli and Avocado Salad Box Recipe

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This Tuna, Egg, Broccoli and Avocado Salad makes for a super healthy student recipe. > Tuna, Egg, Broccoli and Avocado Salad Box Recipe

‘Walking taco’

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This easy Mexican style-feast is trivial to make, requires no clean up and makes for a great lunchtime meal. Get the ‘recipe’ here.

Healthy Crispy Chicken and Avocado Wraps recipe

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These toasted chicken and avocado wraps are not only healthy, they take just 10 minutes. > Healthy Crispy Chicken and Avocado Wraps recipe

Chicken rice and veg

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This rice with chicken and vegetables can be cooked in less than 2 minutes in the microwave. Add in some cheese if you like and take with you Uni. Full recipe here!

Fully loaded veggie burrito

You can cook up his packed egg and veggie burrito in the morning for lunch later. > Fully loaded veggie burrito

Southern Fried Chicken Salad recipe

Southern Fried Chicken Salad recipe

This Southern Fried Chicken Salad is totally yummy and all so simple to make. > Southern Fried Chicken Salad recipe

Tuna Mayo 'Burritos' recipe

These tuna and mayo ‘burritos’ are made with Italian gnocchi. > Tuna Mayo 'Burritos' recipe

Easy burger salad recipe

Who said burgers weren’t healthy? Still get your burger on with this tasty cheese burger salad. > Easy burger salad recipe

Chicken and fruit salad

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A spin on the classic chicken salad, this healthy lunch of grilled chicken and fruit is amazing. Get the recipe here.

Sticky BBQ chicken wrap recipe

Yummy slices of sticky BBQ chicken with avocado make for an awesome lunch time wrap recipe. > Sticky BBQ chicken wrap recipe

Rice and Tuna mayo

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Mix cooked rice with drained tuna and mayo for an easy and simple dish you can easily carry around with you. Add in some sweetcorn, spring onions and/or pepper for added crunch. Here’s the full recipe.

Easy Chicken Caesar salad

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This Easy Chicken Caesar salad recipe is great to prep ahead of time. > Easy Chicken Caesar salad


Stuffed picnic sandwich rolls

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Here’s a different way to make a sandwich that you’ve probably never tried before… > Stuffed picnic sandwich rolls

Bacon, Egg and Avocado Salad Sandwich Recipe

Bacon, Egg and Avocado Salad Sandwich Recipe

A yum bacon, egg and avocado salad sandwich filler recipe to spice up your lunchtime. > Bacon, Egg and Avocado Salad Sandwich Recipe

The Best BLT Sandwich Recipe

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You really can't go wrong with this one. > The Best BLT Sandwich Recipe

Sweet Potato and Egg Salad Box Recipe

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This Sweet Potato and Egg Salad recipe is an easy dish to prep and is perfect for a quick lunch. > Sweet Potato and Egg Salad Box Recipe

Macaroni salad

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Turn classic Mac n Cheese into a lunchtime dish with this tasty macaroni salad. Here’s how to make it.

Ham and cream cheese wraps

A quick and simple lunch time snack and that’s easy to make and great to take out with you! > Ham and cream cheese wraps

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