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    Home » Recipes » Nordic/Scandinavian Recipes

    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!

    • Scandinavian Mushroom Toast featured image.
      Scandinavian Mushroom Toast with Cream and Herbs
    • Featured image for Crispy Pan-Fried Fish Smørrebrød.
      Crispy Pan-Fried Fish Smørrebrød
    • Close up of Chicken Salad Smørrebrød topped with microgreens.
      Chicken Salad Open Faced Sandwiches (Hønsesalat Smørrebrød)
    • Close up of Golden Beet Soup on a spoon.
      Golden Beet Soup
    • 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.
      Tunnbrödrulle (Swedish Hot Dogs)
    • Close up of a bowl of Skagenröra (Swedish Shrimp Salad) next to a spoon and lemon wedge.
      Creamy Skagenröra - The Best 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
    • Rye berry salad with roasted peppers and arugula on a platter
      Rye Berry Salad with Chickpeas, Roasted Red Peppers and Arugula
    • flatbread topped with a cream sauce and roasted vegetables
      Whole Wheat Rye Flatbreads with Roasted Squash, Kale and Spiced Skyr
    • Close up of a bowl of Hearty Lentil Soup with Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale and Bacon next to a spoon and napkin
      Hearty Lentil Soup with Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale and Bacon
    • A open roast beef sandwich on a plate
      10 Delicious Danish Smørrebrød Recipes
    • A bowl of barley salad with corn, zucchini and tomatoes
      Summer Harvest Barley Salad with Corn, Zucchini and Tomatoes
    • A plate with tomatoes, basil, burrata and crispbread
      Smoky Grilled Tomatoes with Burrata and Crispbread
    • A bowl of zucchini soup topped with sliced almonds and a spoon and lemon wedge
      Curried Zucchini Soup (Dairy-free)
    • Open sandwiches topped with lettuce and grilled summer squash on a plate
      Grilled Summer Squash Smørrebrød with Basil Mayonnaise
    • Featured image for Danish Hot Dogs (Rød Pølse).
      Danish Hot Dogs (Rød Pølse) – How to Make a Classic Danish Street Food
    • A close up of an open sandwich with mushrooms and lettuce
      Balsamic-Glazed Mushroom Smørrebrød with White Bean Purée
    • Barley salad with fresh herbs in a bowl with a spoon
      Warm Barley Salad with Fresh Garden Herbs
    • Two open face egg salad sandwiches topped with lettuce and radishes on a plate
      Simple Egg Salad Smørrebrød

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    Nordic Breads and Buns

    • Featured image for Tangzhong method guide and roundup.
      How to Use the Tangzhong Method for Perfectly Soft Breads and Buns
    • Featured image for Fastenlavnsboller (Norwegian Lenten Buns).
      Fastelavnsboller (Norwegian Lenten Buns)
    • Featured image for Norwegian Cinnamon Buns (Skillingsboller).
      Authentic Norwegian Cinnamon Buns (Skillingsboller)
    • Featured image for Cardamom Banana Bread.
      Cardamom Banana Bread
    • Cardamom Bread sliced on a cooling rack.
      Soft and Buttery Cardamom Bread (Finnish Pulla)
    • Featured image for Soft and Tender Buttermilk Bread.
      Soft and Tender Buttermilk Bread

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    • Rye bread slices on a plate next to a loaf of rye bread and a wooden knife with butter
      Sourdough Danish Rye Bread (Rugbrød)
    • Close up view of a Swedish Cinnamon Bun (Kanelbullar).
      Authentic Swedish Cinnamon Buns (Kanelbullar)
    • Sliced Swedish Almond Cake on a marble plate.
      Simple Swedish Almond Cake (Mandelkaka)
    • Featured image shot of Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling.
      Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling (Swedish Midsummer Cake)
    • Close up of a pile of krumkaker.
      Krumkake (Traditional Norwegian Waffle Cookies)
    • Granola in two bowls next to berries, milk and a spoon.
      Homemade Cardamom Granola with Almonds

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