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Make all of these incredible school lunches, using deli turkey.

Want to pack a whole week’s worth of school or office lunches with one featured ingredient? Today I’m going to show you how to pack 5 healthy school lunch ideas with turkey.

Making a variety of meals with one main ingredient is a lunch meal prep tip I have been using and demonstrating for years with ingredients like hard-boiled eggs, ham, chicken salad, and egg salad.

By focusing on one ingredient, in this case, deli turkey, you can plan and pack fresh lunches. Not to mention how much you will cut down on food waste. It’s a simple tip for parents that yields great and delicious benefits.

image: collage of six photos of school lunch containers packed with lunch.

School & Office Lunches with Turkey

I think we can all agree that turkey is one of the most popular ingredients for school lunches, and in these recipes, I’ll show you how to pack it in different ways and with different lunch sides, so no one gets bored.

Turkey Club Sandwich

5 from 18 votes

This grilled turkey sandwich is an upgrade from the usual and can be prepped ahead of time. Be sure to let the sandwich cool down to room temperature before packing into the lunch container, that way, it's still nice and crispy when lunchtime rolls around.

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Protein Bento Box

5 from 24 votes

Why not assemble your favorite lunch ingredients and snacks into a bento box? Not only are they kid-approved, but they can be prepped days in advance and easy to please everyone.

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Turkey Bacon Wrap

5 from 1 vote

This crunchy Turkey Bacon Wrap checks all the boxes for a delicious, high-protein lunch that will keep you satisfied all day!

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Turkey and Swiss Bagel Sandwich

5 from 15 votes

Take a classic turkey sandwich to the next level by swapping the bread for a bagel to make it heftier and even more delicious.

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Turkey & Cheese Sushi on a Stick

5 from 32 votes

Try this turkey and cheese sushi on a stick for a fun way to pack the usual sandwich. It’s easy to assemble and perfect for kids who don’t like crust!

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Turkey and Veggie Hummus Wrap

5 from 15 votes

Hummus makes a delicious and healthy spread that pairs great with the turkey and veggies. Feel free to swap the matchstick carrots for any of your favorite veggies like chopped spinach, olives, etc. If you're a wrap-lover, I have more healthy lunch wraps ideas like this one, here.

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two halves of a grilled turkey sandwich with mozzarella, tomatoes and spinach.

Grilled Turkey Mozzarella Sandwich

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Level up lunch with this irresistible grilled sandwich with turkey and melted mozzarella!

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Turkey Pinwheel Sandwiches with Hummus

5 from 22 votes

These turkey pinwheels sandwiches offer a lot of yum and nutrition in one delicious bite, plus they're easy to assemble and pack for school lunches!

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Turkey Pasta Salad with Tomatoes

5 from 13 votes

This is a great way to finish up the remaining turkey from the week and those pasta leftovers. Toss it with your veggies and dressing, like this Balsamic Vinaigrette.

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Turkey Avocado Lettuce Wrap

5 from 5 votes

Make these turkey avocado lettuce wraps for a low-carb, satisfying lunch that will keep you energized without the afternoon slump!

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Turkey Pesto Sandwich

5 from 5 votes

The pesto on this sandwich elevates it to new heights, you'll never got back to the classic condiments.

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Turkey Club Wrap

5 from 18 votes

Deli turkey, hard-boiled eggs, cheese, and Homemade Ranch make this Club Turkey Wrap a hit for school lunches.

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lettuce wraps with sliced turkey lunch meat

Deli Turkey Lettuce Wrap

5 from 1 vote

Lettuce cups are a great low-carb, high-protein lunch you can pack to the office or school. Add cheese, tomatoes, and pack it with your favorite dressing for a satisfying meal that will hold you over for hours.

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Turkey Apple Sandwich

5 from 1 vote

You're going to love the crunch in every bite of this epic turkey apple sandwich.

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When you’re done with these recipes, be sure to try the school lunches from my series using 1 main ingredient to pack lunches for the week. Peanut butter sandwich ideas, ham lunch ideas, lunch ideas with pasta or school lunches with hummus.

14 Healthy School Lunch Ideas with Turkey

image: collage of four photos of school lunch containers packed with lunch.

Servings: 2 wraps

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Make all of these incredible school lunches, using deli turkey.

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Ingredients

¼ cup hummus
2 large flour tortillas
6 slices deli turkey
⅓ cup matchstick carrots

Instructions

Spread the hummus over each tortilla.Top both tortillas with sliced deli turkey and the matchstick carrots. Fold and roll tightly before slicing in half.
Serve immediately or pack into lunch containers with your choice of fruit and veggies.