Italian Antipasto Box

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This Italian Antipasto Box is a healthy and exciting lunch idea! It's a "snack-style" meal with a sophisticated twist. It's perfect for a quick, no-cook lunch that your kids will be excited to eat

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 1 child

Course: lunch

Cuisine: kid-friendly, Mediterranean

Calories: 474

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

8 cherry tomatoes
8 small mozzarella balls bocconcini
3 slices turkey or salami
10 whole grain crackers
1/2 cup red grapes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons pine nuts if no allergies

Equipment

Compartmented lunch box
Small containers for separation
Toothpicks

Method

Wash and dry cherry tomatoes and grapes
Drain mozzarella balls and pat dry
Roll turkey/salami slices and secure with toothpicks
Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Italian seasoning in small container
Arrange tomatoes and mozzarella balls in one compartment
Place rolled meat in another section
Pack crackers separately to maintain crispness
Include grapes and pine nuts in remaining sections
Pack dressing separately for drizzling

Nutrition

Calories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 585mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 729IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use nitrate-free meats when possible. Can substitute turkey for salami to reduce sodium. Pine nuts add healthy fats but omit if allergies present. Teach kids to use toothpicks safely.

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