Description
This Cucumber Salad, Hummus & Pita Bento Box Lunch is a fresh, Mediterranean-inspired meal that’s easy to prep and perfect for on-the-go eating. With crunchy salad, creamy hummus, soft pita, and optional sides like olives and fruit, it’s a complete, satisfying lunch—no cooking required.
Ingredients
- For the cucumber salad:
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced or diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp fresh dill or parsley (optional)
- For the bento box:
- 1/4 cup hummus (any flavor)
- 1 pita bread, sliced into triangles
- 2 tbsp kalamata or green olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup carrot sticks or bell pepper strips
- 1/4 cup fruit (grapes, apple slices, or berries)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and herbs. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, slice pita bread and prep extra veggies or fruit.
- Spoon hummus into a small sealed container.
- Pack hummus, pita, cucumber salad, veggies, olives, and fruit into separate compartments of a bento-style lunchbox to prevent sogginess.
Notes
- Add feta, boiled egg, or roasted chickpeas for extra protein.
- Use different hummus flavors or naan bread for variety.
- Keep wet and dry components separated for best texture.
- Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Best served cold—no reheating needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bento box
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
