Healthy
Lunchboxes
Top tips & ideas for a yummy, healthy lunchbox
Lunchbox 11
Make sure to buy tuna in water or brine, it is a healthier option to tuna in oil
If your child prefers baked potatoes, after boiling them, try putting them on a baking tray, spraying with oil or low calorie cooking spray and baking in the oven for 25 minutes or until golden
Protein-rich foods like fish, chicken and eggs contain phosphorus, which is great for building strong teeth
Recipe: Potato Salad
Serving:
Preparation time:
Serves 2
10 mins
Cook time:
10 mins
Difficulty rating:
MEDIUM
INGREDIENTS
• 5 new potatoes (tinned or fresh)
• 1 handful of additional ingredients of your choice* (e.g tuna or ham)
• Salad leaves (e.g lettuce, spinach, mixed leaves)
• 1 handful of vegetables of your choice* (e.g. peas and sweetcorn)
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons of salad dressing* (e.g mayonnaise or pesto)
*For more ingredient ideas look at the list of scrummy swaps
METHOD
1. If using fresh potatoes, boil the potatoes for 10 minutes or until they are soft
2. Boil the eggs for 5-6 minutes for a soft-boiled egg or 10-12 minutes for a hard-boiled egg
3. Drain the potatoes and cut in half.
4. Place the eggs in some cold water to cool them down. Once cool, crack the eggshell and remove it. Then cut the egg into slices
5. Prepare your chosen vegetables e.g. cook and/or chop as necessary
6. In a bowl mix together the potatoes, egg, vegetables and your chosen ingredients with the salad dressing