The University of Iowa

Nourishing Options for a Midday Meal

Select from a variety of lunch options including boxed, buffet, or served. You're sure to find something that you'll enjoy. 

Box Lunches

All prices are subject to a 20% service charge.

Includes a sandwich, chips, whole fresh fruit, and chef's choice bar or brownie.

Select from the following sandwiches:

Turkey: Turkey breast, cheddar, lettuce, fresh tomato & garlic aioli on croissant.

Beef: Roast beef and cheddar with onion jam, lettuce & horseradish spread on onion roll.

Ham: Smoked ham, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, fresh tomato, and Italian herb mayonnaise on marble rye.

Italian: Ham, pepperoni, copa, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato & Italian herb mayonnaise on focaccia.

Chicken Salad: House-made curried chicken salad, grapes, slivered almonds, diced celery, diced onion, lettuce and tomato on croissant.

Vegetarian: Eggplant parmesan sandwich with sundried tomato aioli, tpmato, lettuce and provolone cheese on croissant.

Vegan Mediterranean:  Sliced cucumbers, roasted red pepper, tomato, red onion, pepperoncini rings with spinach and hummus on sprouted bread.

Includes a sandwich, two small side salads, and chef's choice bar or brownie. 

Select two options for all guests from the following side salads: 

Fresh fruit salad. (GF, DF, Vegan)

Tortellini and vegetable pasta salad. (V)

Cucumbers, tomatoes & red onion salad. (GF, DF, Vegan)

French country potato salad with red potatoes, radish, green onion & herb mustard vinaigrette. (GF, DF, Vegan)

Curried cauliflower & sweet potato salad. (GF, V)

Select from the following sandwiches:

Turkey: Turkey breast, cheddar, lettuce, fresh tomato & garlic aioli on croissant.

Beef: Roast beef and cheddar with onion jam, lettuce & horseradish spread on onion roll.

Ham: Smoked ham, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, fresh tomato, and Italian herb mayonnaise on marble rye.

Italian: Ham, pepperoni, copa, salami, provolone, lettuce, tomato & Italian herb mayonnaise on focaccia.

Chicken Salad: House-made curried chicken salad, grapes, slivered almonds, diced celery, diced onion, lettuce and tomato on croissant.

Vegetarian: Eggplant parmesan sandwich with sundried tomato aioli, tpmato, lettuce and provolone cheese on croissant.

Vegan Mediterranean:  Sliced cucumbers, roasted red pepper, tomato, red onion, pepperoncini rings with spinach and hummus on sprouted bread.

All salads come with a roll, butter and chef's choice of bar or brownie. All prices are subject to a 20% service charge.

Sliced grilled chicken breast on a bed of romaine leaves, crisp apples, walnuts, and blue cheese with white balsamic vinaigrette.

Tender marinated flat iron steak on a bed of greens with stir fried carrots, red peppers, green onions, and sesame vinaigrette.

Smoked turkey breast served with chopped egg, tomato, cucumber, and cheddar cheese on top of gourmet greens with blue cheese dressing.

Grilled filet of salmon served with honey mustard on top of crisp salad greens, cucumbers, and tomatoes.

Roasted squash, gala apples, sliced radish, farro, toasted pepitas and kale tossed in apple cider vinaigrette.

Served with vegan bread and dessert.

Buffet Lunches

All prices are subject to a 20% service charge.

Buffets must have a 20 guest minimum. Lunch menus are not available after 3:00 p.m.

All buffet lunches come with coffee, decaf, iced tea, and ice water.

Choose 2 Salads:

Fresh Fruit Salad - GF, DF, Vegan

Tossed Green Salad with Diced Tomatoes and Shredded Carrot - GF, DF, Vegan 

Served with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Grapes, Cashews, Arugula, Pickled Shallots & Wild Rice over Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette - GF, DF, Vegan

Caesar Salad with Parmesan, Croutons and Creamy Parmesan Dressing

Kale, Toasted Almonds & Parmesan Salad Tossed in Lemon Parmesan Dressing

Strawberries, Blueberries & Diced Apple over Spring Greens with Pomegranate Vinaigrette & Poppyseed Vinaigrette- DF, Vegan

Spiced Mighty Grain & Bean Salad - Assorted Grains, Beans & Seeds - DF, Vegan

Penne Pasta Primavera Salad with Fresh Veggies Tossed in choice of Creamy Ranch or Zesty Italian Dressing - V (DF with Italian Dressing)

Shaved Roast Beef, Ham & Turkey - GF, DF

Roasted Vegetables - DF, GF, Vegan

Sliced Cheddar, Provolone and Swiss Cheeses - GF

Lettuce and Tomato Tray - GF, DF, Vegan

Bowl of Pickles - GF, DF, Vegan

Bowl of Onions - GF, DF, Vegan

Mustard and Mayonnaise - GF, DF, V

Hummus - GF, DF, Vegan

White and Wheat Bread - V

Rye Bread - Vegan

Choose 2 Wraps:

Sliced turkey with cranberry chutney aioli, brie, and greens on spinach tortilla.

Southwest wrap with grilled chicken, corn, black beans, guacamole, cheddar cheese, and spinach on whole wheat tortilla.

Roasted beef with caramelized onions, horseradish cream cheese and romaine on sundried tomato tortilla.

Black bean patty with hummus and roasted vegetables on spinach tortilla - V

Added for $4.00 per person.

Choose 2 Salads:

Fresh Fruit Salad - GF, DF, Vegan

Tossed Green Salad with Diced Tomatoes and Shredded Carrot - GF, DF, Vegan 

Served with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Grapes, Cashews, Arugula, Pickled Shallots & Wild Rice over Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette - GF, DF, Vegan

Caesar Salad with Parmesan, Croutons and Creamy Parmesan Dressing

Kale, Toasted Almonds & Parmesan Salad Tossed in Lemon Parmesan Dressing

Strawberries, Blueberries & Diced Apple over Spring Greens with Pomegranate Vinaigrette & Poppyseed Vinaigrette- DF, Vegan

Spiced Mighty Grain & Bean Salad - Assorted Grains, Beans & Seeds - DF, Vegan

Penne Pasta Primavera Salad with Fresh Veggies Tossed in choice of Creamy Ranch or Zesty Italian Dressing - V (DF with Italian Dressing)

Choose 1 Vegetable:

Fresh Vegetable Medley - GF, Vegan

Roasted Asparagus & Red Pepper Medley - GF, DF Vegan

Green Beans with Roasted Shallots - GF, DF, Vegan

Served with melted cheese, sour cream, butter, green onions and bacon pieces.

Choose 2 Salads:

Fresh Fruit Salad - GF, DF, Vegan

Tossed Green Salad with Diced Tomatoes and Shredded Carrot - GF, DF, Vegan 

Served with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Grapes, Cashews, Arugula, Pickled Shallots & Wild Rice over Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette - GF, DF, Vegan

Caesar Salad with Parmesan, Croutons and Creamy Parmesan Dressing

Kale, Toasted Almonds & Parmesan Salad Tossed in Lemon Parmesan Dressing

Strawberries, Blueberries & Diced Apple over Spring Greens with Pomegranate Vinaigrette & Poppyseed Vinaigrette- DF, Vegan

Spiced Mighty Grain & Bean Salad - Assorted Grains, Beans & Seeds - DF, Vegan

Penne Pasta Primavera Salad with Fresh Veggies Tossed in choice of Creamy Ranch or Zesty Italian Dressing - V (DF with Italian Dressing)

Choose 1 Vegetable:

Fresh Vegetable Medley - GF, Vegan

Roasted Asparagus & Red Pepper Medley - GF, DF Vegan

Green Beans with Roasted Shallots - GF, DF, Vegan

Sundried tomato with roasted garlic - GF, Vegan

Creamy lemon pesto - GF

*Gluten-free pasta available on request

Choose 2 Salads:

Fresh Fruit Salad - GF, DF, Vegan

Tossed Green Salad with Diced Tomatoes and Shredded Carrot - GF, DF, Vegan 

Served with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Grapes, Cashews, Arugula, Pickled Shallots & Wild Rice over Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette - GF, DF, Vegan

Caesar Salad with Parmesan, Croutons and Creamy Parmesan Dressing

Kale, Toasted Almonds & Parmesan Salad Tossed in Lemon Parmesan Dressing

Strawberries, Blueberries & Diced Apple over Spring Greens with Pomegranate Vinaigrette & Poppyseed Vinaigrette- DF, Vegan

Spiced Mighty Grain & Bean Salad - Assorted Grains, Beans & Seeds - DF, Vegan

Penne Pasta Primavera Salad with Fresh Veggies Tossed in choice of Creamy Ranch or Zesty Italian Dressing - V (DF with Italian Dressing)

Choose 2 Salads:

Fresh Fruit Salad - GF, DF, Vegan

Tossed Green Salad with Diced Tomatoes and Shredded Carrot - GF, DF, Vegan 

Served with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Grapes, Cashews, Arugula, Pickled Shallots & Wild Rice over Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette - GF, DF, Vegan

Caesar Salad with Parmesan, Croutons and Creamy Parmesan Dressing

Kale, Toasted Almonds & Parmesan Salad Tossed in Lemon Parmesan Dressing

Strawberries, Blueberries & Diced Apple over Spring Greens with Pomegranate Vinaigrette & Poppyseed Vinaigrette- DF, Vegan

Spiced Mighty Grain & Bean Salad - Assorted Grains, Beans & Seeds - DF, Vegan

Penne Pasta Primavera Salad with Fresh Veggies Tossed in choice of Creamy Ranch or Zesty Italian Dressing - V (DF with Italian Dressing)

Choose 2 Entrees:

Hot Dogs

Bratwursts

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

Hamburgers

BBQ Pulled Pork

*Vegan portobello caps or veggie burgers available on request - $4 each

Served with buns, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, cheese, ketchup, mustard and mayo.

Served with balsamic dressing.

Select from the following options:

Gourmet macaroni and cheese.

Spinach, tomato, and ricotta tortellini bake.

Roasted pepper and provolone.

Alfredo and broccoli with roasted red peppers.

Choose 2 Salads:

Fresh Fruit Salad - GF, DF, Vegan

Tossed Green Salad with Diced Tomatoes and Shredded Carrot - GF, DF, Vegan 

Served with Ranch and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Grapes, Cashews, Arugula, Pickled Shallots & Wild Rice over Greens with Balsamic Vinaigrette - GF, DF, Vegan

Caesar Salad with Parmesan, Croutons and Creamy Parmesan Dressing

Kale, Toasted Almonds & Parmesan Salad Tossed in Lemon Parmesan Dressing

Strawberries, Blueberries & Diced Apple over Spring Greens with Pomegranate Vinaigrette & Poppyseed Vinaigrette- DF, Vegan

Spiced Mighty Grain & Bean Salad - Assorted Grains, Beans & Seeds - DF, Vegan

Penne Pasta Primavera Salad with Fresh Veggies Tossed in choice of Creamy Ranch or Zesty Italian Dressing - V (DF with Italian Dressing)

Choose 1 Vegetable:

Fresh Vegetable Medley - GF, Vegan

Roasted Asparagus & Red Pepper Medley - GF, DF Vegan

Green Beans with Roasted Shallots - GF, DF, Vegan

Choose 1 Starch:

Whipped Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes - GF, V 

Herb Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes - GF, Vegan

Artisan Rice Blend - GF, DF, Vegan

Choose 1 Entree:

Almond Crusted Chicken with Lemon Butter Sauce

Grilled Chicken Breast with Choice of Sauce:

Parmesan Cream Sauce

Chimichurri Sauce - GF, DF

Basil Butter Sauce - GF

Grilled Salmon Filet with Lemon Dill Butter -GF

Herb Roasted Sirloin Strip with Merlot Glaze - DF

Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Caramel Ginger Glaze - GF, DF

Asparagus Phyllo Tart served with with Ricotta, Roasted Vegetables and Red Pepper Sauce - V

**Add an additional entree for $6.00 per person

Served Lunches

All served lunches come with assorted breads and butter, as well as coffee, decaf, iced tea and ice water service.  

All prices are subject to a 20% service charge. Lunch menus are not available after 3:00 p.m. Under 20 guests - Choose 1 entrée. 21-100 Guests - Choose up to 2 total entrées. 100+ Guests - Choose up to 3 total entrées.

Crisp romaine wedge topped with tomatoes, freshly grated parmesan cheese, grilled artisan bread and creamy caesar dressing.

Toasted bread cubes tossed with balsamic, tomatoes, basil and shallots.

Roasted beets and bleu cheese on mixed greens with candied walnuts.

Smoked turkey breast served with chopped egg, tomato, cucumber, and cheddar cheese on top of gourmet greens with blue cheese dressing.

Grilled chicken: $6.00

Seared salmon: $7.00

Grilled shrimp skewers: $7.00

Marinated flat iron steak: $7.00

Hot entrees are served with tossed green salad with ranch and balsamic as the first course.

Balsamic roasted chicken with fresh tomato relish and basil gratin.

Cauliflower puree, guinness demi glaze, and sautéed kale.

Feta cucumber sauce, farro, and roasted asparagus.

Served with sweet potato succotash and lemon butter.

Served with sautéed kale and roasted red pepper sauce.

Served with red and yellow pepper sauces.