Imagine a lunch that’s both nostalgic and sophisticated – a bento box, carefully crafted with love, just like our mothers used to pack for us back in school days. But, with a grown-up twist, of course. As an adult, we’re no longer satisfied with plain turkey and cheese, and that’s where this Easy Adult Lunchables With Chicken Salad comes in. A harmonious balance of protein, veggies, and carbs, all tied together with a rich and indulgent chicken salad that’s sure to become your new obsession – you may even find yourself making it for dinner too. For another great recipe idea, why not try our Fast Greek Chicken Salad Bowls?
Recipe Courtesy of Our Kitchen
Easy Adult Lunchables With Chicken Salad
★★★★★ (55 Reviews)
Ingredients
1 pound cooked chicken, diced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4-6 lettuce leaves
1 large cucumber, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4-6 mini whole wheat crackers
Directions
1
Cook the chicken to desired doneness and let it cool, then chop into small pieces and set aside.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Add the diced chicken to the bowl and mix until combined.
3
For each bento box, add a lettuce leaf on the bottom, followed by a few slices of cucumber and a handful of cherry tomatoes.
4
Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken salad on top of the veggies.
5
Finish each bento box with 1-2 mini whole wheat crackers on top and serve immediately.
