5 easy, packable lunches you can pull together just a few things prepped over the weekend!
As promised, I’ve pulled together 5 easy, packable lunches that you can pull together with the few things that I prepped this weekend!
Note that you can pair all of these with a piece of fruit (or other side!) to really round out the meal!
MEDITERRANEAN GRAIN SALAD
What’s In It?
- 2 large handfuls mixed greens
- 1/2 cup cooked farro
- 1/3 cup chickpeas that have been drained & rinsed
- 1/4 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons diced red onions
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 2-3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- Toppings: Freshly ground black pepper, olive oil & balsamic glaze
Just layer everything into the bowl, pack the dressing on the side and you’re good to go!
CHICKEN FINGERS & VEGGIES
What’s In It?
- 2 parmesan chicken tenders (recipe coming soon! or you can go with store-bought – I love Applegate Farms chicken tenders)
- 1/2 cup roasted broccoli (recipe here)
- 1/2 cup roasted sweet potatoes (recipe linked in this post)
VEGGIE-FILLED GRAIN BOWL
What’s In It?
- 1/2 cup cooked farro
- 1/3 cup chickpeas that have been drained & rinsed
- 1/2 cup roasted broccoli (recipe here)
- 1/2 cup roasted sweet potatoes (recipe linked in this post)
- 1/4 avocado
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 2-3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- Toppings: Freshly ground black pepper, olive oil & balsamic glaze
CHICKEN FINGER BENTO BOX
What’s In It?
- 2 parmesan chicken tenders (recipe coming soon! or you can go with store-bought – I love Applegate Farms chicken tenders)
- 1/2 cup roasted sweet potatoes (recipe linked in this post)
- Side salad (mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes with olive oil & balsamic glaze)
- 1 no-bake oatmeal cookie bite (recipe coming soon!)
KIDS MEAL
What’s In It?
- 2 parmesan chicken tenders (recipe coming soon! or you can go with store-bought – I love Applegate Farms chicken tenders)
- 1/3 cup hidden veggie whole wheat mac & cheese (recipe here except I used whole wheat penne)
- 1/2 cup roasted broccoli (recipe here)
Hayley A Mattison says
I’m curious about the containers in the pictures! They look really nice and I’m in need of more glass storage containers. What kind are these?
Cait says
Hi Hayley! They’re all linked in this post: https://caitsplate.com/all-about-containers/ We love these! 🙂