Easy Bistro Boxes 3 Ways
These easy bistro lunch boxes can be prepared ahead of time for an easy grab and go lunch!
Servings: 1
Calories: 233kcal
Ingredients
1. Mexican Bean Salad (serves 6; see note)
- 19 oz can of black beans drained and rinsed
- 12 oz can of corn kernels drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon honey
Trail Mix (for one bistro box)
- 1 tablespoon pepitas
- 1 tablespoon almonds
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips
Other
- Kiwi fruit or pineapple chunks
- 1 package Sanissimo Salmas crackers
2. Apple, Smoked Gouda and Turkey Bistro Lunch Boxes
- 1 apple (sliced; see *note)
- 1.5 oz smoked gouda (cut into wedges)
- 2 oz deli turkey slices
- carrot sticks (or other veggies)
- 1 package Sanissimo Salmas crackers
Trail Mix
- 1 tablespoon almonds
- 1 tablespoon dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
3. Deconstructed Greek Salad Bistro Lunch Boxes
- 5-6 slices cucumber
- ⅓ cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup olives
- 2 oz deli turkey slices
- 2 tablespoons tzatziki
- 1 package Sanissimo Salmas crackers
- grapes (or other fruit)
Instructions
1. Mexican Bean Salad Bistro Box
- Toss together all Mexican bean salad ingredients in the vinaigrette. Portion out into bistro boxes or small storage containers. Keeps for up to 5 days.
- Stir together the trail mix ingredients and add to a small silicone baking cup or storage container
- Add fruit portion and crackers.
2. Apple, Smoked Gouda and Turkey Bistro Lunch Boxes
- Assemble all ingredients in your box and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
3. Deconstructed Greek Salad Bistro Lunch Boxes
- Portion out all ingredients into your bistro boxes and store for up to 3 days.
Notes
These Mexican bean salad bistro lunch boxes can be assembled up to 3 days ahead; you may wish to keep the trail mix separate until the day you serve.
The salad serves 6, but keeps well in the fridge. Use it as a dinner side dish!
*Either bring your apples whole and slice them fresh, or slice ahead and dip them in a water mixture of 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice. They will stay fresh for 1-2 days.Nutrition
Serving: 1greek salad box | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 1207mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 476IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg