Summer Lunchbox Ideas for Work

If you don’t have the luxury of a staff canteen or are near to somewhere you can pick up a tasty lunch then a packed lunch is essential. Bored of the same old sandwiches why not give one of these ideas a go.

Mediterranean Quinoa & Vegetable Bowls

Prep time: 15 mins

Serves 1-2

Suitable for Vegetarians

An healthy and easy meal to make with this Quinoa bowl topped with vegetables, hummus and more!  Use your favourite combination of vegetables. Roasted red peppers, grilled veggies, or avocado would also work really well.

Source: Celebrating Sweets – Find recipe here

Summer Corn, Tomato and Tortellini Pasta Salad

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 8 mins

Serves: 3

A pasta salad filled with cheese tortellini, corn, tomatoes, courgette, and basil topped with a fresh lemon vinaigrette.

Source: Celebrating Sweets – Find recipe here

Ham, Fresh Fennel Slaw and Spicy Avocado Wraps

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 5 mins

Serves: 2

These fantastic wraps include fresh fennel coleslaw, spicy avocado and leftover ham – wow is all we can say!

Source: Delicious Magazine – Find recipe here

Cheese Puffs

Prep time: 30 mins

Cook time: 20 mins

Serves: 4

Perfect to eat on the go – just wrap them up an go! Satisfying and delicious.

Source: Delicious Magazine – Find recipe here

Southwestern Wild Rice and Sweet Potato Salad

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 45 mins

Serves: 8

This salad contains wild rice and sweet potato salad  and is full of healthy veggies all tossed in a chilli lime vinaigrette. It’s also Gluten-free and vegan-friendly.

Source: Sweetpea and Saffron – Find recipe here