The Kid, as a new kindergarten-er, is unhappy with the school lunches I’ve been packing. He said, “Can’t you put together something else for lunch, say…fruit? Maybe some chicken salad with a little mayo?” You’ve GOT to be kidding. Suddenly it’s Top Chef: Lunch Bag edition up in here.
So I’ve been trying out recipes at dinner to see what he likes and doesn’t and what will work in a lunchbox. So I threw together a chicken salad PER HIS HIGHNESS’ REQUEST. I added apples for crunch and bacon, for well – bacon, and the kids ate it up! Great. Now I gotta bust out the silver spoon and linen napkins for the Clone Wars lunchbag…
ingredients:
2 cups roasted chicken, chopped
1/2 cup apples, small cubes
3 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled
3 Tablespoons mayonnaise**
1/2 teaspoon mustard
1 Tablespoon relish
ground pepper
lettuce
4 croissants split
In a bowl, toss the chicken, apples and bacon. Add the mayo, mustard and relish and toss to coat. I like to add a fair amount of pepper to offset the salt-i-ness of the bacon, but it is up to you.
I feel this tastes the BEST with lettuce on a croissant, but any bread will do. But. Try the croissant. You’ll thank me later.
**I am not a fan of mayo. Nope. Like bananas, it is on my hate list. But in salads, I seem to be able to tolerate it. This recipe uses very little mayo, but feel free to add more if you like.
Kid's lunches, simple dinners and a whole lot of geeky baking.
oh my – i guess they have learned to eat well at mama’s table, and have a very discerning palate, even when away from home for lunch
OK – Two Things:
A) You’re cultivating a palate. Time to cultivate a cook, too. Have your Little K’er help prep and plan lunches. You’ll thank me when they take over in a couple years.
B) Laptoplunches.com has oodles of lunch ideas. Look up their recipes and newsletters. They are generous with their knowledge, and you don’t have to buy their products (but they’re awesome, too).
How wonderful that your Little K’er is interested in what goes into their body. Just goes to show learning doesn’t happen only in a formal setting. Good job, mom!
This looks great!
I love apples, and mayo!
Will make this soon!
This is so delicious!! Love the bacon
Great recipe. I was searching for a recipe for my kids’ school lunches as well!
And I agree with you on Mayo, so I make my own.
Olive oil, organic egg yolk, lemon juice and salt and pepper- amazingly fresh and tasty.