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What’s not to love about a turkey pita sandwich loaded with lean protein and fresh veggies? Add some hummus, and we’ve got an extra delicious lunch. Keep reading, and I’ll show you how to pack everything so the pita bread stays fresh in the lunchbox.
Easy Turkey Pita School Lunch
Pita rounds are an excellent lunchbox accessory because they can be used to make this turkey sandwich variation or sliced and served with hummus and other snacks in a Mediterranean Bento.
For this idea, we’re filling the pita full of fresh ingredients like deli meat, veggies, and cheese- it’s a super satiating idea for growing kids and easy to assemble with their favorite ingredients.
No matter how you pack it, having a compartmentalized lunch container like this one is perfect for keeping the pita bread fresh since it will be separated from wet ingredients (fruit, veggies, and sauces).
What is in this Lunchbox
Alright, here’s what you’ll need to pack these turkey pitas for lunch!
- Pita round: regular or whole wheat.
- Hummus: to spread into the pita. Mayonnaise also works.
- Turkey: use regular ole deli turkey or ham.
- Veggies: this pita is filled with lettuce, tomato, and cucumber.
- Snacks: olives, fruit, extra veggies- whatever is available in your snack drawer.
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How to Pack This Turkey Pita Sandwich for School Lunch
Follow the steps below for the best way to assemble and pack this 5-minute lunch idea:
- Layer it like this
Open the pita and spread the hummus onto both sides. Place a layer of lettuce onto one side, followed by the turkey, veggies, cheese, and another layer of lettuce.
Tip: keeping lettuce, cheese, and turkey between the other veggies and bread will prevent it from soaking up excess moisture. - Keep everything fresh
Place the pita into a compartmentalized lunch container and pack any wet ingredients like fruit and veggies into a separate compartment or container. - Prepare for take-off
Close the lunchbox and pack it into a lunch bag with an ice pack.
School Lunch Packing Tips for Pita Sandwiches
Now that you have an epic pita sandwich for lunch, follow these packing tips so it stays fresh for hours:
Use the right container
Even my older kids accidentally shake up their lunch bags throughout the day. A zip bag just won’t prevent everything from getting squished. Instead, pack this sandwich in a sturdy container to keep everything intact.
Prevent the pita from getting soggy
Lettuce keeps the pita from getting soggy, so place the leaves next to the pita so that wet ingredients, like tomato and cucumber, don’t add moisture to the pita.
Keep it cool
Placing an ice pack inside the lunch bag helps maintain the temperature inside to keep the food fresh until it’s time to eat.
Extra energy
Older kids need more food to stay full so I like to add snacks that will keep them satisfied. These no-bake oatmeal energy balls or wheat thins are always a winner! And this chocolate avocado pudding is a nutritious dessert no kid (or adult) can resist!
More School Lunch Ideas with Turkey
Turkey is a kid’s favorite and a terrific protein to build healthy school lunches like a turkey club wrap, hummus and turkey pinwheels, turkey and cheese sushi on a stick. Love sandwiches? This turkey bagel sandwich and this turkey pesto sandwich for epic lunches kids will devour!
Easy Turkey Pita Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 pita round, halved
- 1 tablespoon hummus
- 4 large lettuce leaves
- 2 ounces deli turkey
- 2 slices tomato
- 3-4 slices of cucumber
- 1 slice cheese, halved
Instructions
Assemble the sandwich:
- Open the pita halves and spread the hummus into each half. Layer one side of each with a piece of lettuce and top with deli turkey, tomato, cucumber, cheese, and the remaining lettuce.
Pack it for lunch:
- Place the pita pockets into a compartmentalized lunch container and pack the additional snacks into separate compartments or cintainers.
- Close the lunch box and place it in a lunch bag with an ice pack.
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