Jul 13 2026

Boxed Lunch Recipe

Time20m
Serves1

Choice of sandwich or salad, all lunches consist of a small bag of chips and a cookie.

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Ingredients

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Sandwich Ingredients

Chips and Cookie

Method

Sandwich Directions

  1. 1

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Layer the deli meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomato between the two slices of bread. Spread mayonnaise or mustard on one side of the bread if desired.

  2. 2

    Wrap and Serve

    Wrap the sandwich in parchment paper or place it in a sandwich container for easy transport.

Salad Directions

  1. 3

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices.

  2. 4

    Dress the Salad

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

  3. 5

    Serve

    Transfer the salad to a container or serve immediately.

  1. 6

    Include a small bag of chips and a cookie in the lunch box alongside the sandwich or salad.

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