Guest Author - Robin Rounds Whittemore
This article is especially for the people who do not have enough time for lunch, or perhaps don’t get to take a lunch at all. People do not survive on sandwiches alone. Accompaniments would also have to be considered. Here are some suggestions for the companions to the sandwich; followed by the sandwich ideas for a work week.
Fruit and vegetable ideas include: carrot and celery sticks with a hummus of your choice for dipping. You could always bring a piece of fruit or two. Marinated mushrooms, salads, and thermos heated soups are other ideas to help make the week go by.
Carbs could come into play with pretzels, chips and dips, pasta, macaroni or potato salad just to name a few. Use your imagination and get flavored chips. If you do not care to make your own salads, there are pre-made ones in many supermarkets.
Turkey, Swiss cheese and a cranberry-sauced mayonnaise on sourdough bread is one cold sandwich to try. Just add ¼ cup whole cranberry sauce to ¼ cup mayonnaise and in addition to a no-cook sandwich, it also helps with Thanksgiving leftovers.
A BLT is one sandwich that can be eaten cold. Just precook the bacon, and slice the tomatoes the night before. That morning, all you have to do is add lettuce along with putting the bacon and tomatoes on the bread.
Chicken salad sandwiches are a blessing for no-heat lunches. They can be served on mini loaf rolls for more of a meal or sub sandwich effect. Another good choice for bread with chicken salad is wheat bread.
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are not just for kids. It is a very quick way to make a lunch and save money by not eating out. You don’t have to stick with strawberry or grape jelly. Try a few of the different jellies or jams on your grocer’s shelves.
Tuna salad is another cold sandwich idea. Make it different by adding 1 teaspoon curry powder and a mini box of raisins with 1/8 cup of mayonnaise. If you like more mayonnaise, then add it one tablespoon at a time.
Laugh and smile in the break room now, because you no longer have to cook your lunch. Simply take your lunch bag out of the fridge and enjoy. If you do not have refrigerators at work, invest in an insulated lunch bag and use an ice pack to keep your food cold.
