Description
This Cucumber Salad, Hummus & Pita Bento Box Lunch is a fresh, no-cook meal packed with Mediterranean flavors. It’s perfect for meal prep, work lunches, or a healthy grab-and-go option. With crunchy veggies, creamy hummus, and a zesty cucumber salad, this vegetarian bento box is quick to assemble, totally customizable, and ideal for busy days.
Ingredients
For the cucumber salad:
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the bento box:
- 1/3 cup hummus (classic, garlic, or roasted red pepper)
- 1 whole pita bread, cut into wedges
- Carrot sticks
- Bell pepper strips
Optional additions: olives, feta cheese, grapes, almonds, or walnuts
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Toss well.
- In a bento or lunch container, add hummus into one compartment.
- Place pita wedges into another compartment.
- Add cucumber salad, draining any excess liquid before packing.
- Fill remaining space with carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, and optional extras like olives, grapes, or nuts.
Notes
- Salt cucumbers briefly and drain to reduce excess moisture in the salad.
- Keep pita separate or wrapped in parchment to avoid sogginess.
- Use flavored hummus for variety.
- Add protein like falafel, chickpeas, grilled chicken, or hard-boiled eggs for a more filling meal.
- Easily doubled or tripled for weekly meal prep.
