Looking for school lunch ideas? These fun and easy cheese and meat kabobs with fruit will have your kids excited to pack their lunchbox. These meat and cheese skewers are loaded with sliced turkey, ham, fruit and cheese. Great for the kid that won’t eat a sandwich!
There is something about the start of a new school year that brings excitement and optimism. Perhaps it’s the idea of new teachers, new beginnings and the reunion of friendships. As a kid, I secretly loved the start of the new school year, even if it meant the end of summer.
Lunchtime is always a great way to socialize with those old and new friends at the lunch table. These yummy meat and cheese skewers are healthy, nutritious and perfect for refuel your kid’s bodies and minds for the rest of the school day.
Packing these Cheese and Meat Kabobs are super simple! Here’s the easy steps:
I absolutely love using Sugardale meat in my kid’s lunches. I’m providing him a healthy, protein packed lunch that will give him the nutrition he needs. These skewers will also help keep him full, and thus keep him focused in the classroom.
These Sugardale Natural Uncured meats use smoke and honey to enhance the flavor of the meat without any artificial ingredients. I feel good giving these to my son, as there are also no nitrates or added nitrates. The meat is also sliced and packaged in resealable 8 oz. portions, which is very convenient and also avoids any waist of food.
Step 2: Slice the turkey and ham into 1″ strips
Simply take out a couple of slices of both the ham and turkey. With a sharp knife, cut the meat into 1″ strips. You’ll then fold the strips “accordion style and begin skewering onto wooden grilling skewers.
Tip: Pre-measure your wooden skewers to make sure they fit into your kid’s lunchbox container. Trim off any rough edges with kitchen shears.
This recipe is also a great way to use leftover ham that you might have from preparing a holiday spiral ham. Another great leftover ham recipe is our Crock Pot Ham and Bean Soup. Check out our recipe for How to Bake a Spiral Ham for more ideas.
Step 3: Assemble the Meat and Cheese Skewers
In addition to the Sliced Ham & Turkey, I also included some of my son’s favorite fruit and cheese. Here’s what you can use:
- Green & Red Grapes
- Apple Chunks
- Cubed Jack Cheese
Simply alternate meats with the fruits and cheeses onto the wooden skewers. These come together quickly and easily. Best of all, your kids will love assembling these – before you know it, they will be packing their lunches all on their own! Big time parent victory, right?!
If your kids love snacking on fruit, try my Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip, which is fantastic with apple slices, strawberries, grapes and bananas.
Here are some other fruit & cheese combinations that would taste great with the savory, delicious ham and turkey:
- Mangoes
- Fresh pineapple
- Cantaloupe
- Peaches, pears and plums
- Honeydew
- Mozzarella cheese
- Pepperjack cheese
- White or sharp cheddar
Feel free to utilize fruits that are in season, and especially those that your kids enjoy. Same goes with the types of cheese that you include.
Are you shopping for ingredients at Target? While you’re there, pick up some of my 30 Best Healthy Target Snacks for some quick and easy healthy snack options.
Not only are these skewers nutritious, they’re a fun, interesting alternative to the same old sandwich or applesauce. They’re a great way to get your kid excited to eat something healthy.
Pack these with some savory crackers, nuts or some crunchy vegetables. Not only will your kid be refueled for the rest of the day, they’ll be excited to enjoy lunch with their friends. Sometimes, the best school memories are made at the cafeteria tables surrounded by your best friends.
If you loved these fun and easy meat and cheese skewers, then check out these other kid friendly snack and lunch ideas:
- Cranberry Turkey Roll Ups
- Easy Turkey Wrap Recipe
- Cranberry Chicken Salad
- Chicken Salad with Grapes Recipe
- Hawaiian Ham & Pineapple Kebabs
- Healthy Egg Salad
- Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip
- Tropical Pineapple Mango Salsa
Here’s the easy recipe for my Cheese and Meat Kabobs with fruit:
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Meat and Cheese Kabobs with Apples and Grapes
Equipment
- Cutting Boards This 3-Pack of non-slip cutting boards are a fantastic tool for every home cook.
- Pairing Knives This 3-knife set from Cuisinart is very afforadable and ideal for everyday use in the kitchen!
- Wooden Skewers This wooden bamboo skewers are great for these kabobs. Can be cut to size, too!
- Lunchbox Storage Containers These Rubbermaid food storage containers are ideal for lunchboxes. No leaking and very durable!
Ingredients
- 1 slice deli ham
- 1 slice deli turkey
- 1/2 cup red grapes
- 1/2 cup green grapes
- 1/2 cup cubed apples
- 2 oz. jack cheese cubed
Instructions
- Pre-cut wooden grilling skewers to fit into the size of your resealable lunchbox container.
- Cut ham and turkey slices into 1″ strips. Fold accordion-style and slide onto the wooden skewers. Alternate with grapes, apples and cheese cubes.
- Keep cold (with a cold pack) in a lunchbox until ready to eat.
Notes
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These look so good! I would love to eat this for lunch. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday.
My granddaughter would love these skewers. She’s not a fan of sandwiches(bread), so these would be perfect in her lunch. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best.
this is a wonderful idea. Found you on Grandma’s House We go Link Party.
Everything tastes better on a skewer! 🙂 Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
I’ve never thought of skewers for lunches! Thanks so much for sharing at our To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and more Link Party! Pinned this! Hope you join us again next week!
Thanks for sharing with us at Fiesta Friday!
Mollie
Your Turkey and Ham Skewers will be a great Lunchbox idea! Hope you are having a great week and thank you so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Great idea, especially for kids who don’t like sandwiches. Thanks for sharing at the inspiration spotlight party.
We will be heading back to school in a few weeks and I would really love to have an arsenal of ideas to prevent defaulting to prepackaged less than good for you options. This one is definitely going on the list!
Slightly related…have you paired purple grapes with white cheddar cheese? The best snack ever!
Visiting via Melt In Your Mouth Monday but I’m pretty sure I have been here before 🙂
These are the cutest things! I love this idea. Do you think it would work to make several lunches worth ahead of time and keep them in the fridge for a few days?
That looks like such a yummy lunch! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Encouraging Hearts and Home. Pinned.
Forget the lunchbox. 😉 These look good for me! 🙂 Here from What’s for Dinner?
Blessings,
Babychaser
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I love these! With school starting in a couple of weeks here in Ontario, I am putting these on the list of must-try’s. Thanks for sharing! From the folks at MississaugaMom
What a great way to encourage kids to actually eat their lunches! These turkey ham skewers look delicious and are fun to eat too! Thank you for sharing this post with the Hearth and Soul Link Party. I’m featuring your post at the party this week, Erin. Hope to ‘see’ you there!
What a yummy lunch idea! I know kids (and adults) who would REALLY enjoy these! And what a great mix of flavors and textures. There is something everyone will love!
I don’t have to pack lunches anymore but these would be great for a party too. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
What a fun and healthy lunchbox option Erin.
Thank you for sharing this recipe at Create, Bake, Grow and Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring this recipe at tonight’s party and pinning too.