Road Trip Ready Lunch (Print)

Car-shaped sandwiches paired with fresh veggies and snacks for a fun, portable meal on the go.

# Components:

→ Sandwich Base

01 - 4 slices whole wheat sandwich bread
02 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese or hummus
03 - 2 slices cheddar cheese
04 - 2 slices deli turkey or vegetarian alternative

→ Decoration & Wheels

05 - 4 round cucumber slices
06 - 4 grape tomatoes or black olives
07 - 2 baby carrots
08 - 1 sheet nori or spinach tortilla (optional)

→ Sides

09 - 1 cup baby carrots
10 - 1 cup grapes
11 - 1/2 cup pretzel sticks

# Directions:

01 - Lay out the bread slices and spread cream cheese or hummus evenly on each slice.
02 - Layer cheddar cheese and turkey or vegetarian alternative on two slices of bread. Cover with remaining slices to form sandwiches.
03 - Cut each sandwich into a car shape using a car-shaped cookie cutter or a sharp knife.
04 - Affix cucumber slices and grape tomatoes or olives to sandwich sides using small dabs of cream cheese as adhesive.
05 - Slice baby carrots in half for bumpers and cut small window shapes from nori or spinach tortilla; attach as desired.
06 - Place car-shaped sandwiches into lunch containers. Add baby carrots, grapes, and pretzel sticks as side snacks.
07 - Serve immediately or pack in an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack to maintain freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creative and fun lunch presentation
  • Easy to customize with various fillings and sides
02 -
  • For a vegan version use plant-based cheese and deli slices
  • Swap out fillings and sides to suit preferences try sliced bell peppers apple wedges or cherry tomatoes
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife for clean sandwich shapes
  • Prepare components in advance to save time on busy mornings
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