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Home » Recipes » Lunch

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!

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

Hot dogs on buns with pickled cucumbers on a plate

Danish Hot Dogs

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

An open sandwich with ricotta cheese, broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes on a plate

Roasted Broccoli Smørrebrød with Whipped Ricotta

An open sandwich with beet hummus, avocado slices and pickled onions on a plate with a fork

Roasted Beet Hummus Smørrebrød with Avocado and Pickled Onions

An open sandwich with lettuce, potato slices, crispy shallots and creamy sauce on a plate

New Potato Smørrebrød with Garlic Aïoli and Crispy Shallots

A close up of a bowl of cauliflower soup with croutons, chives and olive oil

Easiest and Best Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup (Dairy-Free)

Salmon salad on a plate with crispbread next to a fork

Roasted Salmon Salad with Capers and Parsley

A open roast beef sandwich on a plate

Roast Beef Smørrebrød with Danish Remoulade and Crispy Shallots

An open sandwich with meatballs and beet salad on a plate

Swedish Meatball Smørrebrød with Creamy Pickled Beet Salad

A plate of grilled summer squash salad topped with basil leaves

Grilled Summer Squash Salad with Rye Berries and Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

A close up of a rustic tomato tart topped with basil

Rustic Tomato Tart with Rye Crust

Zucchini barley cakes, roasted cherry tomatoes and ricotta cheese on a a plate

Zucchini Barley Cakes with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Ricotta

Open sandwiches with tomatoes and egg on a marble plate

Easy Garden Tomato Smørrebrød

A bowl of beet hummus next to flatbread and cucumbers

Roasted Beet Hummus

Open sandwiches with chickpea salad, radishes and lettuce on a plate

Chickpea Salad Smørrebrød

A slice of Danish egg cake on a plate next to a blue napkin

Danish Egg Cake with Potatoes, Bacon and Chives (Æggekage)

Open sandwiches topped with snap peas and leeks on a wooden cutting board next to a knife and fork

Caramelized Leek and Snap Pea Salad Smørrebrød

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