Looking for a way to make your child's school lunches healthier? Try these three tasty recipes from Reed Alexander.
Recipe: Asian salad bowl (on this page) Recipe: Kewl tuna salad flat bread (on this page) Recipe: Cranberry, pear, provolone salad pizza (on this page)To prepare the kewl Asian dip, combine all ingredients in a mixer bowl. Blend for 3 minutes at medium speed. Cover and refrigerate at 41 degrees F or below until ready to serve. For best results, refrigerate overnight to develop flavors. Stir or shake well before serving.
For the Asian salad bowl, prepare Soba noodles according to manufacturer's directions. Shred and steam bok choy for approximately 3-5 minutes. Cook until stalks are tender and leaves just wilted. Be careful not to overcook. Dice peppers. Serve in a bowl. Place noodles in bottom of bowl. Arrange bok choy, peppers, snow peas and oranges around perimeter of bowl in individual clumps. Place sliced grilled chicken on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional). Serve with 2 tablespoons of kewl Asian dip and 1 rice cake.
Nutrition information:
Calories: 382
Total fat: 13.2
Saturated fat: 1.9g
Trans fat: 0g
Sodium: 696mg
Carbohydrates: 44.8g
6 servings
To prepare the tuna salad, place tuna in refrigerator one day prior to use. Drain and flake tuna. Chop fresh dill and chives. Combine tuna, olive oil, lemon juice, dill and chives. Mix lightly until well blended. Sprinkle white pepper to taste. Cool tuna to below 41 degrees or lower within 4 hours.
To serve, place flat bread in a bowl. Add ½ cup of salad mix and ¼ cup sliced cucumbers. Place scoop (approximately 1/3 cup) of kewl tuna salad on top of salad. Top with ½ cup of grape tomatoes.
Nutrition information:
Calories: 414
Total fat: 15.76g
Saturated fat: 3.22g
Trans fat: 0g
Sodium: 665mg
Carbohydrates: 41.73g
6 servings
To make the dressing, combine all ingredients in mixer bowl. Blend for 3 minutes at medium speed. Cover and refrigerate at 41 degrees F or below until ready to serve. For best results, refrigerate overnight to develop flavor. Stir or shake well before serving. Portion with 1 ounce ladle or 2 tablespoons.
For the salad pizza, place flat bread in a bowl. Add salad mix and dried cranberries. Arrange sliced pears around perimeter of salad. Top with provolone cheese and walnuts (optional). Serve with 2 tablespoons of kewl raspberry vinaigrette dressing.
Nutrition information:
Calories: 657
Total fat: 23.9g
Saturated fat: 7g
Trans fat: 0g
Sodium: 625mg
Carbohydrates: 81.98g
6 servings
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