love2read Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 A few of my kids make elaborate lunches during the winter. I'm trying to get them to think simple: sandwiches, a salad would hard boiled eggs or cheese. The truth is I've never liked lunch and usually grab the fastest thing or make a smoothie. My kids quick lunches are PB&J which they really don't like and I don't think are that healthy, or luncheon meat which I hate feeding them and normally it's not available in the fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaAkins Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Pasta salad---so many fabulous combinations you could make, different types of dressings. This keeps well, so you could make a large batch and eat it for a few days. Chef salads--with hard-boiled eggs, shredded cheese, veggies (of course) and some grilled chicken on top. Chicken salad sandwiches? Tuna salad sandwiches? Leftovers from dinner the night before? Chicken roll-ups---grilled chicken with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and ranch dressing--rolled into a tortilla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bry's-gal Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Our favorite is taco dip! 16 ozs each of cottage cheese and cream cheese (use the low fat kind) and a package of taco seasoning. Beat it together and chill. Spread on a plate and top with your favorite veggies- serve with tortilla chips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 My kids aren't crazy about sandwiches, so we usually have leftovers. Sometimes we just make smoothies for lunch in the summertime. I also try to have ingredients for a green salad or keep a pasta salad in the fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didadeewiththree Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Pasta salad---so many fabulous combinations you could make, different types of dressings. This keeps well, so you could make a large batch and eat it for a few days. Chef salads--with hard-boiled eggs, shredded cheese, veggies (of course) and some grilled chicken on top. Chicken salad sandwiches? Tuna salad sandwiches? Leftovers from dinner the night before? Chicken roll-ups---grilled chicken with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and ranch dressing--rolled into a tortilla. What kind of dressing on the pasta salad, any good for you ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 My kids often have yogurt, fruit and some sort of "other" like homemade granola bars. Hummus, pita, veggies. Black bean nachos. Mac & cheese. Leftovers from the last couple nights. I have poached chicken breasts in the fridge for sandwiches... Lots of options are quick, easy, and not processed. (mine get pretty excited when they have almond butter & jam; it's a rarity) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 What kind of dressing on the pasta salad, any good for you ideas? I usually do a vinaigrette and add some pesto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohru Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Here is our weekly lunch menu that we use as a guideline. I just make sure we have the ingredients on hand. Both the 14yo and 3yo can make most of it themselves with minimal supervision: Mon: Pasta (any kind: salad, mac-n-cheese, etc) Tues: Sandwiches Wed: Rice & Nori OR soup Thurs: Nachos OR Chef salad Fri: Pizza (bagel pizzas or regular) Sat: leftovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 What kind of dressing on the pasta salad, any good for you ideas? I either make my own or use our favorite salad dressings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I usually do a vinaigrette and add some pesto Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Pesto is a FAVORITE here!!! dh just made an AMAZING cold salad this week after watching an Italian cooking show while I was away. It had sliced fennel, home made PISTACHIO pesto, prosciutto. It was *SO* good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle My Bell Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 That sounds good. Which cooking show? :D Sounds like Giada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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