Kids & Adult Bento-Box Lunches

Instructions

Kids Sandwich-Skewer Bento-Box Lunch:

1. To prep the sandwich skewers, cut the ciabatta bun into 12 cubes and fold the meat into squares.
2. Cut the cheese into cubes or thicker slices. Or, use a small cookie cutter to cut the cheese into fun shapes.
3. To assemble the skewers, place a piece of bread on the skewer as a base followed by turkey, salami, cheese tomato, another bread cube then turkey, salami, cheese and end with one more bread cube. Repeat to create 4 skewers.
4. Use a rectangular container to assemble one bento box lunch with 1x sandwich skewer, slices from half an apple, 2 tbsp honey greek yogurt and a handful of carrot chips. Repeat to create 4 bento box lunches.
5. Pack for lunch and enjoy!

Adult Pasta Salad Bento-Box Lunch:

1. Cook the tortellini according to package directions, drain and let cool.
2. In the meantime, prep the tomatoes by slicing in half and using a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Then chop the tomatoes.
3. Make the dressing by adding all the ingredients to a mason jar or jar with a lid, shaking to combine.
4. Once the tortellini is cooled, add the dressing and toss to combine. Then add the tomatoes and basil, tossing gently to combine. **Add in the arugula 1/3 cup at a time just before you take lunch to ensure it stays fresh and crisp**
5. To assemble one bento box, use a small container with the almond butter to separate the tortellini salad portion from the dates and cherries (or apple slices). Each tortellini salad portion will be a quarter of the entire salad that is made.
6. If you don’t have a container that works, use a small container for the tortellini pasta salad and put the almond butter, dates and cherries (or apple slices) together in a second container.
7. Repeat to create 4 bento box lunches.