Jul 09 2026
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Build Your Own Lunch Box Recipe

Inspired by Miss Phay Cafe
Time2h
Serves15

Minimum 15 boxes. Choose one appetizer, one main, and one salad.

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Ingredients

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Appetizers

Mains

Salads

Method

Appetizers

  1. 1

    Prepare Hummus

    In a food processor, blend 3 cups of cooked chickpeas, 1/2 cup of tahini, 1/4 cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 2 cloves of garlic until smooth. Season with salt to taste.

  2. 2

    Prepare Carrot Sticks

    Wash and peel 15 carrots. Cut them into sticks, approximately 4 inches long. Keep them fresh in water until serving.

  3. 3

    Prepare Cucumber Slices

    Wash 15 cucumbers. Cut them into thin slices, about 1/4 inch thick. Store in an airtight container.

  4. 4

    Prepare Cheese Cubes

    Cut 2 cups of cheese into bite-sized cubes. Place in a serving dish or container.

  5. 5

    Prepare Mini Pita Bread

    Slice 15 mini pita breads in half to create pockets. Serve fresh or warm.

Mains

  1. 6

    Grill Chicken Breasts

    Marinate 15 chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and your choice of herbs for at least 30 minutes. Grill over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.

  2. 7

    Cook Quinoa

    Rinse 4 cups of quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa and 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy. Fluff with a fork.

  3. 8

    Prepare Vegetarian Wraps

    Fill 15 wraps with hummus, mixed greens, sliced bell peppers, and any other desired veggies. Roll tightly and slice in half.

  4. 9

    Make Turkey and Cheese Sandwiches

    Layer turkey slices and cheese between 15 pieces of bread, add lettuce and tomato. Cut each sandwich into quarters.

  5. 10

    Prepare Pasta Salad

    Cook 1 pound of pasta according to package instructions. Toss with 3 cups of chopped vegetables, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Chill before serving.

Salads

  1. 11

    Prepare Caesar Salad

    In a large bowl, combine 5 cups of romaine lettuce, croutons, and Caesar dressing. Toss to combine.

  2. 12

    Prepare Greek Salad

    In a bowl, mix 5 cups of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and oregano.

  3. 13

    Prepare Garden Salad

    Combine 5 cups of mixed greens with sliced carrots, radishes, and bell peppers. Serve with your choice of dressing.

  4. 14

    Prepare Pasta Salad

    Mix together 5 cups of cooked pasta with diced vegetables, olive oil, vinegar, and seasoning of choice.

  5. 15

    Prepare Fruit Salad

    Chop 5 cups of assorted fruits such as melons, berries, and grapes. Toss together and serve chilled.

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