Deli Bento Box USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Think inside the box. This trendy theme allows you to satisfy appetites and be creative.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION¾ cup vegetable1 oz eq meat/meat alternate½ oz eq grains SOURCETeam Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe ProjectTeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Yellow, mustard
- - - Honey
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 lb 6 oz Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 1 lb 9 oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 3 lb 6 oz Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 3 lb 10 oz Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 25 oz (at least 550 g) Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Measure
- 2 cups Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- ⅔ cup Yellow, mustard
- ⅔ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- - - Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 25 slices Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 150 - Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 150 - Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Yellow, mustard
- - - Honey
- - - Garlic powder
- 2 lb 12 oz Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 3 lb 2 oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 6 lb 12 oz Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 7 lb 4 oz Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 50 oz (at least1100 g) Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Measure
- 1 qt Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 1⅓ cups Yellow, mustard
- 1⅓ cups Honey
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- - - Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 50 slices Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 300 - Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 3 qt + ½ cup Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 300 - Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Yellow, mustard
- - - Honey
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 lb 6 oz Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 1 lb 9 oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 3 lb 6 oz Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 3 lb 10 oz Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 25 oz (at least 550 g) Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Measure
- 2 cups Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- ⅔ cup Yellow, mustard
- ⅔ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- - - Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 25 slices Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 150 - Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 150 - Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Yellow, mustard
- - - Honey
- - - Garlic powder
- 2 lb 12 oz Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 3 lb 2 oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 6 lb 12 oz Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 7 lb 4 oz Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 50 oz (at least1100 g) Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Measure
- 1 qt Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 1⅓ cups Yellow, mustard
- 1⅓ cups Honey
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- - - Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 50 slices Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 300 - Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 3 qt + ½ cup Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 300 - Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Yellow, mustard
- - - Honey
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 lb 6 oz Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 1 lb 9 oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 3 lb 6 oz Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 3 lb 10 oz Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 25 oz (at least 550 g) Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Measure
- 2 cups Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- ⅔ cup Yellow, mustard
- ⅔ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- - - Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 25 slices Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 150 - Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 150 - Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Yellow, mustard
- - - Honey
- - - Garlic powder
- 2 lb 12 oz Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 3 lb 2 oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 6 lb 12 oz Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 7 lb 4 oz Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 50 oz (at least1100 g) Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Measure
- 1 qt Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 1⅓ cups Yellow, mustard
- 1⅓ cups Honey
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- - - Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 50 slices Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 300 - Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 3 qt + ½ cup Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 300 - Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Yellow, mustard
- - - Honey
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 lb 6 oz Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 1 lb 9 oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 3 lb 6 oz Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 3 lb 10 oz Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 25 oz (at least 550 g) Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Measure
- 2 cups Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- ⅔ cup Yellow, mustard
- ⅔ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- - - Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 25 slices Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 150 - Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 150 - Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Yellow, mustard
- - - Honey
- - - Garlic powder
- 2 lb 12 oz Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 3 lb 2 oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 6 lb 12 oz Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 7 lb 4 oz Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 50 oz (at least1100 g) Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Measure
- 1 qt Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 1⅓ cups Yellow, mustard
- 1⅓ cups Honey
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- - - Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 50 slices Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 300 - Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 3 qt + ½ cup Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 300 - Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Yellow, mustard
- - - Honey
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 lb 6 oz Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 1 lb 9 oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 3 lb 6 oz Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 3 lb 10 oz Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 25 oz (at least 550 g) Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Measure
- 2 cups Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- ⅔ cup Yellow, mustard
- ⅔ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- - - Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 25 slices Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 150 - Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 150 - Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Yellow, mustard
- - - Honey
- - - Garlic powder
- 2 lb 12 oz Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 3 lb 2 oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 6 lb 12 oz Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 7 lb 4 oz Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 50 oz (at least1100 g) Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Measure
- 1 qt Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 1⅓ cups Yellow, mustard
- 1⅓ cups Honey
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- - - Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 50 slices Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 300 - Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 3 qt + ½ cup Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 300 - Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Yellow, mustard
- - - Honey
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 lb 6 oz Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 1 lb 9 oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 3 lb 6 oz Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 3 lb 10 oz Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 25 oz (at least 550 g) Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Measure
- 2 cups Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- ⅔ cup Yellow, mustard
- ⅔ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- - - Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 25 slices Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 150 - Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 150 - Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Yellow, mustard
- - - Honey
- - - Garlic powder
- 2 lb 12 oz Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 3 lb 2 oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 6 lb 12 oz Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 7 lb 4 oz Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 50 oz (at least1100 g) Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Measure
- 1 qt Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 1⅓ cups Yellow, mustard
- 1⅓ cups Honey
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- - - Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 50 slices Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 300 - Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 3 qt + ½ cup Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 300 - Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Yellow, mustard
- - - Honey
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 lb 6 oz Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 1 lb 9 oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 3 lb 6 oz Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 3 lb 10 oz Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 25 oz (at least 550 g) Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Measure
- 2 cups Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- ⅔ cup Yellow, mustard
- ⅔ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- - - Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 25 slices Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 150 - Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 150 - Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Yellow, mustard
- - - Honey
- - - Garlic powder
- 2 lb 12 oz Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 3 lb 2 oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 6 lb 12 oz Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 7 lb 4 oz Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 50 oz (at least1100 g) Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Measure
- 1 qt Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 1⅓ cups Yellow, mustard
- 1⅓ cups Honey
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- - - Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 50 slices Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 300 - Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 3 qt + ½ cup Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 300 - Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Yellow, mustard
- - - Honey
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 lb 6 oz Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 1 lb 9 oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 3 lb 6 oz Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 3 lb 10 oz Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 25 oz (at least 550 g) Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Measure
- 2 cups Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- ⅔ cup Yellow, mustard
- ⅔ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- - - Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 25 slices Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 150 - Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 150 - Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Yellow, mustard
- - - Honey
- - - Garlic powder
- 2 lb 12 oz Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 3 lb 2 oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 6 lb 12 oz Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 7 lb 4 oz Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 50 oz (at least1100 g) Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Measure
- 1 qt Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 1⅓ cups Yellow, mustard
- 1⅓ cups Honey
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- - - Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 50 slices Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 300 - Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 3 qt + ½ cup Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 300 - Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Yellow, mustard
- - - Honey
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 lb 6 oz Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 1 lb 9 oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 3 lb 6 oz Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 3 lb 10 oz Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 25 oz (at least 550 g) Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Measure
- 2 cups Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- ⅔ cup Yellow, mustard
- ⅔ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- - - Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 25 slices Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 150 - Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 150 - Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Yellow, mustard
- - - Honey
- - - Garlic powder
- 2 lb 12 oz Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 3 lb 2 oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 6 lb 12 oz Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 7 lb 4 oz Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 50 oz (at least1100 g) Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Measure
- 1 qt Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 1⅓ cups Yellow, mustard
- 1⅓ cups Honey
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- - - Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 50 slices Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 300 - Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 3 qt + ½ cup Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 300 - Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Yellow, mustard
- - - Honey
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 lb 6 oz Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 1 lb 9 oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 3 lb 6 oz Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 3 lb 10 oz Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 25 oz (at least 550 g) Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Measure
- 2 cups Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- ⅔ cup Yellow, mustard
- ⅔ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- - - Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 25 slices Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 150 - Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 150 - Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Yellow, mustard
- - - Honey
- - - Garlic powder
- 2 lb 12 oz Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 3 lb 2 oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 6 lb 12 oz Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 7 lb 4 oz Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 50 oz (at least1100 g) Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
Measure
- 1 qt Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 1⅓ cups Yellow, mustard
- 1⅓ cups Honey
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- - - Deli turkey, low-sodium, sliced
- 50 slices Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, 1 oz slices
- 300 - Tomatoes, fresh, grape (gently wash tomatoes under running water)
- 3 qt + ½ cup Cucumbers, fresh, with stripes peeled lengthwise, ¼" slices* (gently wash cucumbers under running water before cutting/peeling)
- 300 - Crackers, woven (about 1½" by 1½" each), whole-wheat, square, savory (see notes)
*See Marketing Guide
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, honey, and garlic powder.
- Cut turkey slices in half.
- Cut each slice of cheese into 4 squares. Divide turkey and cheese into 25 and 50 even portions.
- Fill each space in the box with 2 Tbsp dressing, turkey and cheese (1 slice of turkey and 4 squares of cheese), tomatoes (6), cucumbers (6) and crackers (6). Serve immediately, or keep cold at 40 °F or lower.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Deli Bento Box USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
1 Deli Bento Box
Calories
331
Total Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Cholesterol
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
320
mg
14
%
Total Carbohydrate
28
g
9
%
Dietary Fiber
4
g
17
%
Total Sugars
13
g
14
%
Protein
15
g
30
%
Calcium
219
mg
22
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Cucumbers, fresh: 3 lb 2 oz
50 Servings:
Cucumbers, fresh: 6 lb 4 oz
Notes
- Contains Milk (cheddar cheese), wheat (crackers), and eggs (mayonnaise).
- If serving other types of crackers, nutrition information and number of crackers to serve may change. Check the Nutrition Facts label or other information on the package to make sure you purchase at least 275 g or 25 oz for 25 servings or 550 g or 50 oz for 50 servings of this recipe.
- The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
- Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook, Method A.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
12 lb 10 oz25 Deli Bento Boxes
50 Servings:
25 lb 4 oz50 Deli Bento Boxes