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7 School Lunches for Your Gluten-Free, Paleo or Vegan Kid

These lunch ideas will put an end to the nightly dilemma of what to pack

Sara Lindberg
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Published on: January 27, 2023

7 School Lunches for Your Gluten-Free, Paleo or Vegan Kid

sandwich-rollups
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Kendra Benson

Salad rollups lunch box

This hearty lunch includes an Italian sub rollup, oil and vinegar blend, pickles, apple slices and chips.

What you'll need:

  • 4 slices each of Genoa salami, mortadella, soppressata, pepperoni, provolone
  • Paleo lime mayo
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Avocado oil or olive oil
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Italian seasoning
  • Toothpicks

Instructions:

  1. Layer the meat slices from largest to smallest.
  2. Spread a thin layer of mayo on the stack, making sure to leave space at the top of the largest piece to keep it from squishing out when you roll it up.
  3. Add a slice of provolone on top of the mayo, about halfway from the top. Add a small handful of lettuce to the lower half and top with desired toppings (optional).
  4. Starting from the bottom of the cheese, gently roll the stack, pushing in any fillings that find their way out.
  5. When you get to the end, secure the outer meat edges with a toothpick.
  6. To serve, pour two parts oil and one part vinegar into a small dipping ramekin. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning on top. Dip the rollups in the oil-vinegar dressing.
  7. Store extras in the fridge, wrapped individually in plastic wrap, for up to a week.

Editor's note: This article was published a few years ago and has been updated for 2023.

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