The start of the school year is rapidly coming! That means you’ll be returning to your usual pattern of preparing and hurrying your children to school while they miss meals. Every meal, however, is critical, especially if your children are still young. So, whether you or your kids are in a hurry or not, here are 15 easy-to-prepare no-cook cold lunch recipes for daycare kids! See also Healthy Snacks for Preschoolers and Cold Lunch Healthy Recipes.
15. Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad
If you’re looking for a plant-based replacement for tuna salad, look no further! This healthy Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad is a delicious alternative that tastes like the real thing.
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14. Ham Salad
Tasty deviled ham salad is perfect for adding to a sandwich or using as a spread on crackers. Similar to egg salad or tuna salad, this easy recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham.
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This simple Healthy Tuna Salad is perfect for spreading on raw veggies, crackers or toast. Made with greek yoghurt, it is a lighter alternative to the mayo-loaded classic version.
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12. Whole30 Chicken Salad
This Whole30 Chicken Salad has become my go to lunch. It is incredibly easy, and so good every single time. I make it for my Whole30 meal prep weekly, even when I’m not doing Whole30.
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It is perfect for school lunches, brunches and when you are out and about. Suitable for people following vegan and gluten-free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
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Your kids will love this project – it’s so much fun to create edible art! No-bake veggie pizzas are a fresh, exciting lunch or snack! You can even pack all the ingredients in their lunch boxes, bento-box-style – a much healthier take on Lunchables!
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Veggies and dip? An absolute must-have at every party and summer picnic! But these easy Rainbow Veggie Kabobs are so much more fun than a plain-old veggie tray! Just like your fave fruit kabobs … but with garden-fresh veggies! A great summer project for the kiddos, too – they’ll scarf down that farm market bounty in no time!
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8. Cucumber Hummus Bites
Cucumber Hummus Bites make the perfect finger food and appetizer for your next party or get together. Crisp cucumbers slices are topped with roasted red pepper hummus, tomatoes, feta cheese and fresh parsley.
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7. Mediterranean Hummus Toast with Za’atar
Mediterranean Hummus Toast with Za’atar is a savory, healthy want to start your day or a great afternoon pick-me-up. Hummus is spread on toast and topped with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs and feta and a sprinkling of za’atar.
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Strawberry lassi is refreshing, light, protein-rich, and yogurt-based summer drink. Using 4 ingredients it gets ready in just 10 minutes. It is a delicious strawberry-yogurt drink that is just another variation to Indian Mango Lassi.
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Cold cucumber soup with greek yogurt, crunchy veggies, and herbs is the perfect answer for the hot summer. Try this no-cook cold soup recipe that gets ready in just 10 minutes.
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Healthy Greek yogurt fruit salad where fresh summer fruits are served with vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt that is mildly sweetened with monk fruit.
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3. Tomato Peach Caprese Salad
Tomato Peach Caprese Salad is a delicious summertime salad full of vibrant flavors and refreshing taste. This classic Italian salad recipe is so easy to make at home.
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2. Quinoa Salad
This bright and refreshing quinoa salad is full of herby savory flavors. Simple wholesome ingredients and just 15 minutes to make it!
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These Mini Veggie Cups are a perfect no-mess appetizer or snack for everything including baby showers, toddler birthday parties and after school snacks. They are fun, healthy, fresh and super simple to prep.
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15 Best Cold No-Cook Lunches

The start of the school year is rapidly coming! That means you'll be returning to your usual pattern of preparing and hurrying your children to school while they miss meals. Every meal, however, is critical, especially if your children are still young. So, whether you or your kids are in a hurry or not, here are 15 easy-to-prepare cold no-cook lunch recipes for daycare kids!
Ingredients
- Chickpea Tuna Salad
- Ham Salad
- Chicken Salad
- Rainbow Hummus Veggie Wrap
Instructions
- Choose any Cold No-Cook Lunch Recipes from the post that you like
- Click on the link below the photo to get the full recipes and instructions.
- Try the best Cold No-Cook Lunch Recipes and share your photo under my pin on Pinterest!

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