It’s almost time to go back to school and Shae and I are working on some new lunch ideas. I’m trying to stick with healthy options but I also want her to enjoy what she’s eating to that means getting her input. These mini Salad and Sandwich Bites are a great compromise. 
She likes bologna. It’s been one of my “do not buy” items for many years but her daddy does what she says. Fine, I’ll live, so will she. These bite-size salad and sandwich in one can be made with any ingredients.
Ingredients
lunch meat (we used bologna)
Cheese (we used american and a mozzarella stick cut into strips)
mayo & honey mustard or dressing
salad greens
cucumbers
shredded carrot (but carrot ribbons would work better)
Directions
Cut your meat in half and spread with choice of mayo or mustard. Lay your cheese in the middle along with your child’s choice of veggies.
Shae placed 1-2 pieces of greens, a cucumber slice and a few carrot shreds.
Pickles, sliced hardboiled egg, radishes and roasted red pepper would all work great.
Roll up your salad and sandwich fixins and secure with a toothpick.
The veggie content might not be HUGE but it’s something. It’s also a great way to cut out some bread from their diet.
What would your child’s Salad and Sandwich Bite include?
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