Menu

• Greek-influenced Salad
• Spinach Casserole
• Whole Grain Baguette, Toasted
• Fresh Florida Grapefruit

Preparation Notes

Casseroles make terrific lunchbox leftovers and are great for adding nutrient-rich, fresh vegetables, like spinach, to your mid-day meal. Spinach casseroles, which come in many forms, can be prepared on the weekend and packed for lunch throughout the week. Try a spinach lasagne (pictured here) or a casserole made with brown rice, whole grain pasta, amaranth, barley, bulgur, or whole-wheat couscous.

Prepare the casserole for dinner and save the leftovers for lunch.

Prepare the salad with steamed green beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta, chick peas, and kalamata olives. Sprinkle with dried herbs, vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil.

Toast the bread. (It's great for dipping into the casserole.).

Quarter the grapefruit.

Photo courtesy of semicharmedlife. (Thanks, Dave!)