Description

These colorful and balanced turkey cheddar lunch kabobs are an easy make-ahead snack that kids love. Perfect for quick, nutritious lunches or snacks that keep mornings stress-free.

Ingredients

Scale

8 ounces deli turkey slices (nitrate-free or organic preferred), folded or cut into bite-sized pieces
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed (about ¾ inch pieces)
1 cup grape tomatoes (about 150g), washed
1 medium seedless cucumber, sliced into thick rounds
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized squares
1 cup fresh green grapes (about 150g), washed
6-inch wooden skewers, soaked in water for 15 minutes before use
Optional: hummus or ranch dip for serving
Optional: baby carrots or snap peas for extra crunch

Instructions

Prep your ingredients: Wash grape tomatoes, grapes, cucumber, and red bell pepper. Slice cucumber into thick rounds and bell pepper into bite-sized squares. Cube cheddar cheese into ¾ inch pieces. Fold or cut turkey slices into bite-sized chunks.
Assemble the kabobs: Thread ingredients onto soaked wooden skewers in a pattern such as grape tomato, turkey, cheese, cucumber, red pepper, grape, and repeat until the skewer is full but not overcrowded.
If making multiple kabobs, place them on a tray or plate lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate if prepping ahead.
Store or serve: Keep kabobs in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Serve cold or with a side of hummus or ranch dip.
Optional warming: Warm kabobs on a grill pan or under a broiler for 2–3 minutes, ensuring skewers are soaked to prevent burning.

Notes

[‘Soak wooden skewers for 15 minutes before use to prevent burning if warming or grilling.’, ‘Cut ingredients into uniform pieces for even bites and better presentation.’, ‘Assemble kabobs the night before to save time in the morning and keep fresh.’, ‘Use fresh, quality deli turkey and sharp cheddar for best flavor.’, ‘Customize with different meats, cheeses, veggies, or fruits as desired.’, ‘Pack kabobs in insulated lunch boxes with ice packs to keep fresh.’, ‘Kabobs do not freeze well due to fresh veggies and cheese.’]

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snack
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 kabob
Calories: 180
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 350
Fat: 11
Saturated Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 8
Fiber: 1.5
Protein: 12

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