This colorful cold packed lunch was a huge hit and the envy of my office! I love lunches like this that offer such a fun variety of textures and flavors. The tortellini salad is super simple to throw together and…
Work Lunch Bento Box – Caprese Mini Skewers
Skewers are one of my favorite finger foods for a packed work lunch – they’re so easy to pick up and eat and the combinations are endless. Today I went with a simple Caprese-style skewer of fresh mozzarella balls, grape…
Work Lunch Bento Box – Taco Salad Low Carb Keto
This was such a fun salad lunch bento to pack. I did a low carb keto lunch version here but you certainly can modify for any eating style. I used silicone muffin cups as dividers for the toppings – this…
Work Lunch Bento Box – Turkey Hummus Rollups
This colorful bento box lunch is perfect for days where you want a little variety but nothing too heavy. The turkey hummus rollup has a great flavor, particularly from the addition of roasted red peppers. One caveat to adding jarred…
Work Lunch Bento Box – Mediterranean Lemon Rice Pilaf
This Mediterranean-inspired lemon rice pilaf has SO much flavor and it’s so simple to throw together for work lunches! The base is a pre-packaged quinoa & brown rice pouch that’s already seasoned with garlic – just add to a pan…
Work Lunch Bento Box – Caprese Pasta Salad
Pasta salads are a work lunch go-to around here and this Caprese Pasta Salad has become a new favorite. Big on fresh flavors, this pasta is perfect for a packed lunch idea and is delicious served cold. With only five…
Work Lunch Bento Box – Shredded Greek Salad & Hummus
A smaller portion than a traditional Greek salad, this shredded version is a light & fresh accompaniment to the more substantial ingredients. The shredded lettuce and diced veggies allow the salad to fit well into the main compartment and the…
Work Lunch Bento Box – Black Bean Corn Salad & Shrimp
This is actually a Black Bean Corn salsa recipe but it’s so good I turned it into a work lunch salad to eat on its own. I added taco-seasoned shrimp, tortilla strips (the crunch!) and fresh salsa, sour cream and…
Work Lunch Bento Box – Peanut Soba Noodle Salad
When I’m craving something satisfying yet light & healthful I love this noodle salad made with Japanese soba noodles for cold lunches. Buckwheat-based, these noodles have a delicious nutty flavor that’s perfect served cold or room temperature, making it ideal…
Work Lunch Bento Box – Steak Caesar Salad Low Carb
Super simple throw together lunch that was so filling and tasty and a great use of the leftover steak! I added torn Romaine leaves to the main bowl then used the stackable top layer for the rest of the toppings:…
Work Lunch Bento Box – Chicken Avocado Club Wrap
This wrap packs the nostalgic tastes of a club sandwich kicked up a “health” notch with alfalfa sprouts & avocado, all wrapped in a low carb spinach tortilla. Super satisfying and filling but not too heavy! Rounding out the bento…
Work Lunch Bento Box – Buffalo Chicken Dip
What to do with those party leftovers? Easy work lunch! Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of those dishes that’s so versatile as leftovers and even better the next day. You can use it as a sandwich spread, as a filling…