what's a good bagged lunch to take?

Question

im out all day and im running out of ideas of what kinds of food to eat during my day. anyone have any ideas? i dont want to eat out all the time and im tired of plain ole sandwiches =/

oh and i dont have a microwave available when im out...that limits my choices alot.

Answer 1

Garden Pasta Salad Serves 6

1 package (20 ounces) Three Cheese Tortellini, prepared according to package directions, rinsed in cold water and drained
1 cup bottled Italian salad dressing
2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna packed in water, drained and broken into chunks
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup (1.5 ounces) Parmesan Cheese or Shredded Romano Cheese
1 package (10 ounces) Italian-blend torn mixed salad greens

POUR dressing into large bowl. Add pasta, tuna, tomatoes*, broccoli and cheese; toss well to coat. Refrigerate or serve immediately over mixed greens. If desired, after chilling stir in a little more salad dressing to moisten pasta.

*NOTE: If refrigerating more than 4 hours, stir tomatoes into salad just before serving.

Tortellini Club Salad Serves 4

1 package (9-oz.) Three Cheese Tortellini, cooked according to package directions, chilled
1 cup smoked turkey, cut into thin strips
1 package (16-oz.) salad greens
1 tomato, cut into wedges
2 hard-cooked eggs, chilled, peeled and cut into wedges
1/2 cup salad dressing
4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

COMBINE pasta and turkey in a medium bowl mix well. PLACE salad mixture on platter. Arrange tomato and eggs on top of salad. Pour dressing over salad; sprinkle with bacon.

Spinach Cheese Tortellini Salad Serves 4

1 package (9 ounces) Spinach Cheese Tortellini, prepared according to package directions, chilled
1 bag prepared salad greens
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded provolone cheese
2 ounces pepperoni, thinly sliced
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar salad dressing
1 cup salad croutons

TOSS pasta, salad greens, tomatoes, cheese, pepperoni and salad dressing in medium bowl; top with croutons.

Tortellini and Shrimp Caesar Salad Serves 4

1 package (9 ounces) Spinach Cheese Tortellini, prepared according to package directions, chilled
1 package (10 ounces) romaine salad greens
12 ounces cooked medium shrimp
3/4 cup Caesar salad dressing
1 cup Italian-style croutons
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese

COMBINE pasta, salad greens and shrimp in large bowl. Add dressing; toss until evenly coated. TOP with croutons and cheese. Season to taste with ground black pepper.

Tortellini with Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Serves 4

2 packages (9 ounces each) Three Cheese Tortellini
1/2 cup Pesto with Basil
1/2 cup (2 ounces) Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 bunch basil, chopped

PREPARE pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta. Toss with pesto, cheese, tomatoes and basil. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Italian Sausage Sandwich Casserole Serves 8

1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage, cooked, drained and sliced into 3/4-in pieces
1 (16 oz) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch slices
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 containers (15 oz.) ea Refrigerated Tomato Herb Parmesan Sauce
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese

PREHEAT oven to 400° F. Lightly grease 13 x 9-inch baking dish. PLACE bread in single layer over bottom of prepared baking dish. MIX cream cheese, mayonnaise, basil and oregano in small bowl. Spread over bread slices. COMBINE sauce, garlic and sausage in medium bowl. Spoon over cream cheese mixture; top with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. BAKE for 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.

Answer 2

Sick of plain ol' sandwiches, change the bread! Try tortillas for wraps, bagels, pita pockets, fresh buns etc. instead.

Also change up your usual sandwich filling. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Egg Mayo & Green onion bits
Egg Mayo & Crispy Bacon
Tuna Mayo & Green pepper or celery bits
Bacon lettuce tomato

Roast Beef on a toasted kaiser with HP Sauce, sauteed onion, green pepper, mushrooms & melted cheese.

Chicken or Beef Fajita mixture prepared the evening before and served on a large, lightly toasted kaiser or tortilla wrap.

Summer Chicken Salad: pre-cooked chopped chicken mixed with diced cumcumbers, ranch dressing. Add any finely chopped veggies you wish and serve on a bun.

Cream cheese combos on a bagel - You can buy a variety of fancy cream cheeses or you can make your own combination. Try cream cheese & diced cucumber or fresh strawberries for a interesting change.

I hope those ideas help.

Also, freeze your bottled water or juice placed in reusable containers and pack your frozen drink with your lunch to keep it cold.

For hot foods, consider taking a thermos-like container. They're sold in a varitety of shapes and sizes so you can take anything from hot soup to lasagne.

Also check out http://www.school-lunch-ideas.com/ for more ideas.

Answer 3

You could make a tuna pasta salad and take it in a lunch box, just cook some pasta and allow to cool, when its cool mix it with a tin of tuna, and some diced pepper and red onion, throw in a tin of sweetcorn and some mayonnaise, season and your ready to go !!

Answer 4

How about wraps,leftover sliced chicken with roasted peppers from a jar and sliced mozzarella,can tuna with onion,celery&mayo,chicken with celery,chopped nuts,craisons and mayo,or shrimp with celery &mayo or crab with celery,mayo&a little hot sauce. made into a salad add lettuce and tomato and wrap,almost any leftover meat from dinner sliced with grilled vegetables and wrap,instead of mayo or mustard change it up with some of paul newmans salad dressing for a different taste and less fat

Answer 5

veggies and dip
pasta salad
wraps instead of sandwiches
tossed salad... you can add tuna, salmon, chicken to this
crackers with cheese, pickles, olives, sardines
fruit salad
caesar salad... also good with chicken

if you have a thermos you can bring soup or any hot leftovers you like

Answer 6

Think about salads, wraps and maybe pitas. Hummus is good in pitas. How about fruit salad? Cold soups? Chicken, tuna or salmon salads?

Answer 7

Bread or crackers,cheese and fruit. Crudites and cottage cheese. Chef or Cobb salad. Apple slices and peanut butter.