I bet the last thing you wanna do on this glorious Friday (before a three-day weekend, no less!) is think about packing a lunch, but I’m hoping I can nudge you in the right direction with the sixth installment of Paleo Lunchboxes 2014. Who can resist a beautiful and satisfying salad tucked into a lovely LunchBots container? Not me!

Paleo Lunchboxes 2014 (Part 6 of 7) by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Besides, even if your wee ones gag at the thought of tucking into a salad, there’s nothing that says these boxes have to be for kids. Last time I checked, adults need lunches, too.

Paleo Lunchboxes 2014 (Part 6 of 7) by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

If you’ve got a peach, some thinly sliced prosciutto…

Paleo Lunchboxes 2014 (Part 6 of 7) by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

…fresh salad greens…

Paleo Lunchboxes 2014 (Part 6 of 7) by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

…and a handful of pistachios…

Paleo Lunchboxes 2014 (Part 6 of 7) by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

…you’re in business: make my Watercress with Seared Prosciutto + Peaches! You’ll love the balance of savory and sweet—and the fact that prepping this salad takes almost no time at all.

Remember: If peaches aren’t your cup of tea, you can always use apples, nectarines, or pears instead. Not a fan of watercress? No problem—substitute your favorite leafy greens. Just promise me you’ll make your lunch, okay?

Here are a few tips to ensure that your salad tastes great when you crack open your LunchBots at mealtime:

After you sear the prosciutto-wrapped peaches, wait until the hot fruit cools down before tossing them on top of the greens. That way, the greens won’t wilt and become a sad, soggy mess.

Paleo Lunchboxes 2014 (Part 6 of 7) by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Another pointer: Pack your salad the night before, and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to dash out the door. 

Paleo Lunchboxes 2014 (Part 6 of 7) by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

Lastly, don’t dress your salad with the vinegar and extra virgin olive oil until you’re ready to eat your salad. “But I want to eat mushy greens!” said absolutely no one EVER.

Paleo Lunchboxes 2014 (Part 6 of 7) by Michelle Tam https://nomnompaleo.com

If you’re in the U.S., you probably won’t have to pack another lunch for school or work until Tuesday morning, but I’ll have the last installment in this series up soon. Until then, check out parts one, two, three, four, and five of this year’s lunch series, gang!

Have a super-fun holiday weekend, everyone!

Check out my epic roundup of Paleo Packed Lunch Ideas here!


Looking for more recipes? Head on over to my Recipe Index. You’ll also find exclusive recipes on my Webby Award-winning iPad® app, and in my New York Times best-selling cookbook, Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans (Andrews McMeel, December 2013).

About Michelle Tam

Hello! My name is Michelle Tam, and I love to eat. I think about food all the time. It borders on obsession. I’ve always loved the sights and smells of the kitchen. My mother was (and is) an excellent cook, and as a kid, I was her little shadow as she prepared supper each night. From her, I gained a deep, abiding love for magically transforming pantry items into mouth-watering family meals.

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