Lunch Box Fun Due

Make lunchtime exciting with this creative and colorful "Lunch Box Fun Due" recipe, perfect for busy weekdays or school meals! This balanced meal includes a refreshing pasta salad featuring tender rotini, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crisp cucumber tossed in a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing. Paired with nutritious turkey and cheddar wraps, each stuffed with crunchy lettuce and a tangy honey mustard-mayo spread, it’s a flavorful, handheld delight. Round out the lunch box with vibrant baby carrots and your favorite fresh fruits for a wholesome, grab-and-go meal that kids and adults alike will love. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is the ideal combination of taste, texture, and nutrition.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup Pasta (small shapes like rotini or bow-tie)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 small Cucumber
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 large Lettuce leaves
• 4 slices Turkey slices (deli-style)
• 2 slices Cheddar cheese slices
• 2 large Whole-grain tortilla wraps
• 2 teaspoons Mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons Honey mustard
• 1 cup Baby carrots
• 1 cup Fruit of choice (e.g., apple slices, grapes, or berries)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once al dente, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber into small pieces.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Toss well to combine.

Step 4

Lay the tortilla wraps flat on a clean work surface.

Step 5

Spread 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon of honey mustard evenly across each wrap.

Step 6

Layer 2 lettuce leaves, 2 turkey slices, and 1 cheddar cheese slice on each tortilla.

Step 7

Roll the wraps tightly, tucking in the sides as you go, and slice each wrap in half diagonally.

Step 8

Pack the pasta salad into one section of the lunch box. Add a portion of the wrapped turkey rolls to another section.

Step 9

Include baby carrots and a cup of your chosen fresh fruit as tasty sides to complete the lunch box.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1221.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1529.2

Total Fat 70.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 123.0mg	0%
Sodium 3424.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 175.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.8g	0%
Total Sugars 45.4g
Protein 60.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 654.8mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 1880.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.2%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 44.5%