5 Delicious Homemade Mother's Day Lunches She'll Totally Love

Make a beautiful meal for a beautiful person with some easy Mother's Day lunch ideas that are the perfect way to celebrate Mom.

Put together a simple Mother's Day menu she's sure to love. We're sharing our best Mother's Day lunches, including delicious recipes for her favorite classic brunch dishes. Whether you're throwing a tea party just for her or having a lunch for two, these simple, flavorful recipes are our favorite way to celebrate mom. Round out your lunch on Mother's Day with a truly festive Mother's Day dessert and don't forget to add a DIY gift for her or a heartfelt homemade card.

Nicoise-Style Lox Salad

Nicoise-Style Lox Salad
Andy Lyons

Rework mom's favorite breakfast into an inventive lunch. This take on eggs and lox is a fresh main-dish salad with a spread of favorites like potatoes, lettuce, and olives. This dish would easily work for Mother's Day dinner. Add some white cucumber sangria for a refreshing cocktail.

Shrimp Tacos with Lime Slaw

Shrimp Tacos with Lime Slaw
Blaine Moats

Spice up your Mother's Day lunch! Treat mom to a taco spread that's worthy of a special occasion. Serve up our zesty shrimp tacos with a fresh Mexican fruit salad and sweet pineapple margaritas. Cheers to Mom!

Roasted Tomato & Artichoke Pasta

Roasted Tomato and Artichoke Pasta
Blaine Moats

Planning a vegan Mother's Day lunch doesn't have to be stressful! This spring pasta recipe is filled with Mediterranean flavors like kalamata olives, tomatoes, and artichoke hearts. Does mom like spice? Top each bowl with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper. Serve with a citrusy green salad with grapefruit and tomato, and for dessert, how about some no-sugar homemade banana ice cream?

Battered Asparagus & Ham Hoagies

Battered Asparagus & Ham Hoagies
Andy Lyons

It wouldn't be lunch without sandwiches! So whip up a sandwich as special as Mom. These ham hoagies are topped with fresh spring asparagus and smeared with homemade lemon aioli. Complete your lunch spread with sweet potato fries and a creamy strawberry shortcake.

Bacon-Turkey-Cranberry Roll-Ups

white tray of Bacon-Turkey-Cranberry Roll-Ups
Carson Downing

Roll up this make-ahead Mother's Day lunch idea up to 24 hours before serving. You'll only need six ingredients (including deli turkey and whole-grain wraps) to whip up this flavorful recipe. Serve the finished bites with a balsamic-dried cherry salad and a sweet banana pudding.

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