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Make a quick and easy high-protein school lunch with creamy egg salad and fun turkey and cheese skewers.

This egg salad lunchbox with turkey and cheese skewers is a win for both taste and nutrition! Below, you’ll learn the best tips to keep it fresh and odor-free all day.

egg salad with skewers of ham and cheese in a lunch container

Egg Salad and Sandwich Skewers Lunchbox

Egg salad in a lunchbox? Stick with me. Packed right, it's creamy, loaded with protein, and actually keeps my growing son full longer (a miracle)! Pair it with sandwich skewers, and you've got a simple, prep-ahead school lunch that delivers.

And since we're talking lunchbox success, this mayo-free egg salad holds up even better until lunchtime. I make a large batch over the weekend, and use the leftovers for more easy lunches like this egg salad bento with pita bread. Delish!

What you need

This lunchbox is simple but hits all the right notes: protein, flavor, and a little variety to keep things interesting. Find exact measurements in the recipe card:

Egg salad: creamy, protein-packed, and ready to go. Use store-bought or homemade.
Turkey: cut into squares for easy skewering, or roll up deli slices to make them thicker.
Cheese: cube your favorite cheese to match the turkey size, or grab pre-cut cheese squares to speed things up.
Crackers or veggies: optional sides for extra crunch.

Packing Egg Salad & Sandwich Skewers for Lunch

Keeping ingredients separate is the key to a fresh, mess-free lunch that holds up until noon. Here's how to pack it right:

Pack egg salad
Place the egg salad in one compartment of a bento-style lunch container.
Assemble the skewers
Skewer the turkey and cheese cubes onto small toothpicks or skewers, then pack them in a separate compartment to keep them from mixing with the egg salad.
Don’t forget utensils!
Don't forget a fork or spoon and a napkin to keep things mess-free at lunchtime.
Pack it for school
Refrigerate until just before leaving for school. Then pack it along with any lunch sides in a lunch bag with an ice pack.

How to Keep Egg Salad from Smelling in the Lunchbox

Pack your egg salad in an airtight container to keep the whole lunchbox from smelling like, well… eggs. A squeeze of lemon juice or a bit of mustard can also help neutralize any eggy smell, while adding an ice pack will help keep odors in check.

Tips for Packing this School Lunch

Follow these packing tips for the perfect egg salad lunch to ensure everything is fresh and the sandwich skewers stay intact until lunch:

Use the right container
A hard container with compartments will prevent any eggy smell from the egg salad and protect the skewers from getting squished and broken in a lunchbag.

Keep it safe to eat
Egg salad is best served cold, especially if using mayo. Add an ice pack to regulate the temperature in the lunch bag to ensure it stays fresh and safe to eat. You can also keep it chilled in a thermos container.

Meal prep
Egg salad stays fresh in the fridge for up to four days, which means you can make a batch of mayo-free egg salad and use it for stress-free lunches all week!

Keep wet and dry ingredients separate
If you’re including crackers with this lunch, be sure to pack them apart from the egg salad to prevent moisture from making them soggy.