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Nordic/Scandinavian Lunch Recipes

Whether it's a soul-warming bowl of soup, a hearty grain salad or a stylish Danish open faced sandwich (smørrebrød), this collection of Nordic-inspired lunch recipes has something for everybody!

Browse traditional favorites such as Roast Beef Smørrebrød with Danish Remoulade and Crispy Shallots or something more "New Nordic" and inventive like Springtime Barley Salad with Asparagus, Red Pepper and Spinach.  So many delicious options!

Midsummer Salad with greens, salmon, eggs and potatoes in a wreath shape on a white plate.

Midsummer Smoked Salmon Salad

Close up of Swedish Cheese Pie (Västerbottenpaj) with a salad and fork.

Swedish Cheese Pie (Västerbottenpaj)

Shrimp smørrebrød on a wooden surface.

How to Make Smørrebrød (Danish Open Faced Sandwiches) at Home

Close up of a bowl of butternut squash soup topped with rye croutons and herbs.

Simple Savory Butternut Squash Soup

Close up of Tunnsbrödrulle on a plate.

Tunnsbrödrulle (Swedish Hot Dogs)

Close up of a bowl of Skagenröra (Swedish Shrimp Salad) next to a spoon and lemon wedge.

Skagenröra (Swedish Shrimp Salad)

Close up of lemon cucumber salad (featured image).

Lemon Cucumber Salad with Dill

Close up of Herbed Potato Salad with Capers and Pickled Golden Beets.

Herbed Potato Salad with Capers and Pickled Golden Beets (No Mayo)

Spinach, asparagus and red pepper salad on a plate.

Barley Salad with Asparagus, Red Pepper and Spinach

Split Pea Hummus drizzled with olive oil next to crackers, cucumber and radishes.

Creamy Split Pea Hummus

Side view of Carrot Salad Smørrebrød on a plate.

Carrot Salad Smørrebrød with Boursin, Cucumber and Avocado

Cripsy Barley Risotto Cake next to a lemon wedge and salad.

Crispy Barley Risotto Cakes

Close up of round of dill caper butter on a plate next to a sprig of dill.

3 Ingredient Dill Caper Butter

Slice of Butternut Squash Galette on a white plate next to a fork and glass of wine.

Rustic Butternut Squash Galette with Rye Crust

Bowl of roasted tomato red pepper soup topped with basil.

Creamy Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup

Swedish Marinated Tomato and Goat Cheese Salad next to a fork and napkin.

Swedish Marinated Tomato and Goat Cheese Salad

Pickled beets in a jar next to spices and beets.

Spicy Quick Pickled Beets

Close up of chilled cucumber soup with chopped tomatoes, croutons and dill on top.

Chilled Cucumber Soup with Avocado and Dill

Egg salad in a bowl with a spoon next to crackers and dill sprigs.

Creamy Egg Salad with Dill and Capers

Two bowls of Creamy Asparagus, Leek and Pea Soup next to asparagus spears and a spoon.

Creamy Asparagus, Leek and Pea Soup

Roasted beet salad on a platter next to a napkin.

Roasted Beet Salad with Arugula, Rye and Creamy Herbed Skyr Sauce

A bowl with herbed yogurt sauce next to fresh dill sprigs and a napkin.

Creamy Herbed Skyr Sauce

Two bowls of split pea soup next to a spoon and napkin.

Easy Vegetarian Split Pea Soup with Barley

Close up of a bowl of mushroom and barley soup next to a spoon.

Caramelized Onion, Mushroom and Barley Soup

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