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Travel to the Mediterranean over your lunch break with this healthy bento box idea that combines Greek salad, hummus, pita and more for a satisfying lunch.
Prep/Cook Time: 15 Minutes, Servings: 1
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chickpeas, rinsed
- ¼ cup diced cucumber
- ¼ cup diced tomato
- 1 tablespoon diced olives
- 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
- 3 ounces grilled turkey breast tenderloin or chicken breast
- 1 cup grapes
- 1 whole-wheat pita bread, quartered
- 2 tablespoons hummus
Directions
- Toss chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, olives, feta, parsley, oil and vinegar together in a medium bowl. Pack in a medium-sized container.
- Place turkey (or chicken) in a medium container.
- Pack grapes and pita in small containers and hummus in a dip-size container.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: 497 Calories, Total Fat: 14 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 76 mg, Carbohydrates: 60 g, Fiber: 8 g, Total Sugars: 26 g, Added Sugars: 0 g, Protein: 37 g, Sodium: 697 mg, Potassium: 838 mg, Folate: 80 mcg, Calcium: 116 mg
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