Description
These easy 5-ingredient turkey and cheese kabobs are a fun, portable, and kid-approved lunchbox recipe perfect for back-to-school. They are quick to prep, mess-free, and customizable with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces low-sodium, nitrate-free deli turkey slices
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup green grapes, fresh and seedless
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Wooden skewers (6-8 inches), soaked in water for 10 minutes if grilling
Instructions
- Wash grapes and cherry tomatoes. Halve the tomatoes and pat all produce dry with a paper towel.
- Cut cheddar cheese into 1-inch cubes, keeping them uniform in size.
- Tear or fold turkey slices into bite-sized pieces about the same size as the cheese cubes.
- Take a wooden skewer and slide on one piece of turkey, then a cube of cheese, followed by a grape and a cherry tomato half. Repeat until 4-5 pieces are on each skewer, leaving space at each end.
- Make 8 kabobs for a family of four and place them in an airtight container lined with a paper towel to absorb moisture.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to pack into lunchboxes. Add a small ice pack to keep fresh.
- Serve cold or with a side of ranch or honey mustard for dipping.
Notes
Use low-sodium, nitrate-free deli turkey for freshness and health. Soak wooden skewers before grilling to prevent burning. Keep cheese cubes uniform for even assembly. Store kabobs in an airtight container lined with a paper towel to absorb moisture and keep fresh up to 2 days. For younger kids, consider shorter skewers or food picks for safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunchbox Recipe
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 kabobs per serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
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