Lunch Box Lessons
Sandwich Kabob
Struggling to get the kids to eat their lunch? Make it fun by creating sandwich kabobs with ingredients you can feel good about giving your kids.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jelly
- 2 slices wheat bread
- assorted fruit
- 2 Slices Wheat Bread
- assorted fruit
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Instructions
- Spread Almond butter on one slice of bread followed by jelly. Top with second slice of bread. Slice into small squares and thread onto toothpicks or skewers, alternating with fresh fruit.
Recipe Notes
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Stuck for something to make for the kids lunches? Try making these simple yet delicious ham and cheese pinwheels that your kids are sure to finish at lunchtime. 
Ingredients
- 1 8 ounce tube refrigerated reduced calorie crescent rolls
- 1/2 cup low sodium Swiss cheese grated
- 1/2 cup low sodium ham chopped
- 1/2 cup low sodium ham chopped
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Lightly flour cutting board and gently roll out crescent rolls. Press into a 12 x 8 rectangle; press seams together.
- Spread cheese over crescent rolls, followed by ham.
- Roll up crescent roll and cut pinwheel slices. Place on greased cooking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
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Kiwi Mandarin Salad
A delicious and refreshing salad featuring the kiwi fruit and a homemade poppy seed dressing!
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 4 Kiwi fruit peeled, cubed
- 1 cup mandarin oranges canned in juice, drained
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 2 tablespoon nonfat vanilla, Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
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Instructions
- Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
- Wash kiwi fruit with a soft bristle brush and rinse and dry spinach in a colander.
- Place spinach in a large serving bowl. Add kiwis, mandarin oranges, and pecans evenly on top of spinach.
- In a bowl or jar with a lid add the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, honey and poppy seeds.
- Whisk or shake dressing mixture until well combined.
- Pour over the spinach and fruit.
- Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Watermelon Salad
This summer-inspired Watermelon Salad is the perfect side dish or a good base for a full meal by adding grilled chicken or shrimp!
Ingredients
Vinaigrette Dressing
- 2 tablespoons agave
- 1 lime juice fresh squeezed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups seedless watermelon diced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 1/2 cup cucumber diced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves torn
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves torn
- 1/3 cup reduced fat feta cheese crumbles
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Instructions
- Clean preparation area and wash hands.
- Wash all produce before preparing recipe.
- In a small bowl, add agave, lime, oil, salt, and pepper and whisk together.
- In a large bowl, add watermelon, spinach, cucumber, mint, basil, and feta.
- Add dressing mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Refrigerate if not served immediately.
- Serve dish immediate or cover and keep cool for later.
Recipe Notes
Recipe inspiration from: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/watermelon-salad-with-cucumber-feta/
