5 Delicious and Easy Food Ideas for Lunch

Simplify lunchtime and enjoy a week of nutritious, delicious recipes for those busy days! Whether you’re packing lunch for the kiddos or prepping your own meal, planning what to eat for the afternoon can be a tedious task. Level up your lunch game with five easy lunch ideas that are satisfying and simple! Pick up everything you need from your local Farm Boy! Be sure to check out our flyer for all the latest deals for your lunchbox!

Monday: Soup + Sandwich

A classic combo, you can’t go wrong with soup and a sandwich! If you don’t have the time to make your own soup, visit our Chef’s Market, where we have a variety of delicious soups made from scratch daily! Swap out your regular ham and cheese sammie for something a little more elevated and voila! You have a wholesome and satisfying start to your week that both kids and adults can enjoy. (Keep it simple with classic deli ham and Farm Boy™ Organic Marble Cheddar Cheese for pickier eaters.)

1. Layer Farm Boy™ Sliced Prosciutto, pear slices, and our Double Cream Brie onto one of our Thin Square Buns or a ciabatta bun. Top with cracked black pepper.
2. Fill a thermos with Farm Boy™ Tomato Basil Soup to keep it toasty warm.
3. Prepare a simple arugula salad tossed with Farm Boy™ Apple Cider Vinaigrette. Or, grab a chef-prepared personal-size option from our Chef’s Market.
4. Enjoy a plant-based treat with Farm Boy™ School Friendly Snacks! Choose between cookies or bars, like our Oatmeal Spiced Carrot Cookies or Chocolate Chip Superfood Bars.

Tuesday: Orzo Salad + Lunchbox Charcuterie

Inspired by Mediterranean flavours, this easy lunch idea is satisfying without feeling heavy. Easily customizable, swap in your favourite Farm Boy meats, cheeses, and crackers. If you’re feeling extra ambitious, cut out cute shapes with a small cookie cutter for your kiddo!

1. Prepared fresh by us, our Farm Boy™ Feta Orzo Salad is made with simple ingredients like cucumber, orzo pasta, orange pepper, feta cheese, and olives.
2. Arrange charcuterie faves like Farm Boy™ Genoa Salami, cubed Farm Boy™ Organic Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, and Farm Boy™ Sourdough Crackers in a reusable container or bento box.
3. Add in a couple of our Pepperoni Sticks (Olive, Fennel, Truffle, Hot, or Mild) for quick snacking.
4. Prep a simple cucumber tomato salad with sliced cucumbers and cherry or grape tomatoes for added freshness! Top it with crumbled Barrel Aged Feta and a drizzle of Farm Boy™ Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Wednesday: Veggie Sandwich + Hearty Salad

An easy lunch idea that happens to be vegetarian? Sign us up! This hearty lunch combo is full of fibre, protein, and delicious vitamins, making for a well-rounded mid-day meal. (If you’d prefer something a little lighter, swap the side salad for a simple mix of greens and vinaigrette instead.)

1. Prep your own Caprese sandwich with sliced Buffalo Mozzarella, juicy tomato, and fresh basil. Use a fresh bun from our Bake Shop and toast it with a panini press for extra melty goodness.
2. Pick up a personal-sized salad from our Chef’s Market or try one of our Chopped Salads. Our Chopped Mediterranean Salad is filled with chickpeas, cucumber, and Greek dressing.
3. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a couple of Farm Boy™ Plant-Based Oatmeal Raisin or Chocolate Chip Cookies, available in our Bake Shop.
4. Round out your lunch with some fresh, juicy fruit, like grapes, sliced berries, or whatever you enjoy best!

Thursday: Deli Wrap + Veggies

Crunched for time in the morning? If you forgot to prep your lunch the night before, have no fear! This easy lunch idea is here to save you! A simple wrap with a side of fresh fruits and veggies is quick and delicious. Keep it flavourful and interesting by incorporating high-quality toppings, fresh dips, and ripe produce that’s in season. (Farm Boy produce is sourced fresh daily to bring you’re the best-tasting, longest lasting fruits and veggies!)

1. Wrap up a Farm Boy™ Whole Wheat Tortilla with slices of your favourite Farm Boy™ Organic Cheese, like our Organic Marble Cheddar and our Sliced Italian Trio, which includes prosciutto and spianata salami, or sliced turkey. Keep it simple, or add toppings like mustard, pickled vegetables, mayo, etc. Slice in half for yourself, or into pinwheels for little hands to easily grab.
2. Add freshly cut carrot sticks, Farm Boy™ Double Baked Pita Crackers, and our Authentic Lebanese Hummus for delicious dipping.
3. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a crunchy, chocolatey treat: Farm Boy™ Milk Chocolate Coated Pretzels (also available in Dark Chocolate or Caramelized).
4. Up your vitamin intake with handy, grab-and-go fruits. Think whatever is in season or a small container of freshly washed berries.

Friday: Taco Bowl or Salad

The last day of your 9-5 (or school day) should be an easy one. Make things even simpler with a lunch idea that doubles for lunch AND dinner! (You don’t have to eat the same thing twice in one day—save it to enjoy on the weekend if you’d prefer, or make it the night before and enjoy leftovers on the Friday.)

1. Prep some hearty taco bowls using our Chef’s Recipe for Ground Beef Taco Bowls. We recommend using fresh veggies like corn and tomatoes for this dish. And don’t forget the taco bowl must-haves: Fresh Salsa, Sour Cream, and Guacamole! (You can also prepare this recipe with ground turkey or your favourite plant-based substitute.)
2. Transform your taco bowl into a taco salad by substituting the rice for chopped romaine lettuce.
3. Add some crunch to this yummy lunch with Farm Boy™ Himalayan Pink Salt Popcorn, a fan favourite that’s certified gluten-free and popped in coconut oil.
4. Finish with a bite of something sweet, like our kid-approved Mini & Jumbo Gummy Bears, made without high fructose corn syrup.

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