For those working in an environment with no microwave access, or for school kids, the lunch box sandwich is often a staple for lunch. Eating the same lunch box sandwiches over and over again however can become boring. To avoid boredom you should have a variety of lunch box sandwiches to choose from. If you are in need of new sandwich ideas you can check out my list of seven lunch box sandwich ideas.
Lunch box Sandwich #1: Tortilla Wrap
Tortilla shells make great lunch box sandwiches for work or school. There are a variety of ideas for lunch box sandwiches which use tortilla shells. School kids may enjoy peanut butter and jelly lunch box sandwich wraps, while adults may like veggie or sandwich meat wraps. Changing out traditional sandwich bread with tortilla shells can help update your traditional sandwiches, keeping them from getting boring.
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Lunch box Sandwich #2: Leftovers Sandwich
Leftovers can make a delicious lunch eaten the next day. Leftovers can also make delicious lunch box sandwiches to take to work or to school. Leftover meatloaf, grilled veggies, crab salad, coleslaw (as a sandwich topper), boiled eggs chopped for egg salad, slices of beef, chicken strips, and other leftovers from dinner can all make delicious lunch box sandwiches.
Lunch box Sandwich #3: Peanut Butter and ?
What kid, and even adults, doesn’t love a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in their lunch box? To update the traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwich you can substitute the jelly for other food items. For some great ideas for peanut butter pairings for your lunch box sandwich view this article.
Lunch box Sandwich #4: Pocket Sandwich
Pita pockets are a delicious alternative to sliced bread. There are many food items that can be stuffed into pita pockets. Chicken strips and lettuce topped with Italian or ranch dressing is a delicious choice. Shredded barbecue beef or pork topped with coleslaw can be a great way to use leftovers from your summer barbecue. Leftover salad and dressing can also be used to create a lunch box sandwich. To keep your pita pocket sandwiches from becoming soggy pack any dressing in a separate container, ready to pour at lunch time.
Lunch box Sandwich #5: Biscuits and Rolls
Leftover biscuits and rolls from last night’s dinner can make great sandwich bread. Biscuits and rolls are a great alternative to sliced bread for young kids because of their smaller size. If you do not have leftover biscuits and rolls you could always use English Muffins or Bagels instead. Fill these sandwiches just like you would a traditional sliced bread sandwich.
Lunch box Sandwich #6: Flavored Mayonnaise
One way to add some pep to an ordinary sandwich is to flavor the mayonnaise. There are many recipes you can find for making your own homemade flavored mayonnaise to use for your lunch box sandwich. What about a Chile Mayonnaise or a Dill Mayonnaise? If you are interested in using a flavored mayo for your sandwich visit this link. You could also use salad dressing in place of the mayo. There are also different flavors of mustard available on the market which can help pep up your ordinary sandwich.
Lunch box Sandwich #7: “Sandwich” Salad
This lunch box idea is not exactly a “sandwich” however it has the same ingredients you would find in a typical lunch box sandwich. Take those traditional sandwich ingredients and transform them into a delicious salad instead. Chopped sandwich meats, cubed cheeses, lettuce and spinach, and a creamy mayo dressing can create a delicious “sandwich” salad. For the bread portion you can top your salad with homemade croutons made from stale bread. The addition of meat and cheese make this salad as filling as your traditional sandwich.
All of these sandwich ideas are great for packing a cold lunch. Changing out one or two ingredients can breathe new life into your sandwich. Try swapping spinach for lettuce, salad dressing for mayo, different cheeses, and different breads to create a variety of sandwiches. Kids may enjoy sandwiches cut into fun shapes or hot dog buns in place of sliced bread. As you can see creating a variety of lunch box sandwiches can be easy and delicious. The next time you find yourself bored with your traditional sandwich try one of these ideas.
