Lunchtime is an essential part of the workday. Along with giving you a much-needed break, a hearty lunch will fill you up all the way until dinner. Still, putting lunch together takes time in the morning, and takeout, while much faster, is expensive. Fortunately, there are options that require only a few ingredients and a bit of planning ahead. Here are four easy-to-make, delicious sack lunch ideas:

Peanut Butter Apple Wrap

This dish is great because it is flavorful and only takes three ingredients to make. First, grab a piece of tortilla bread and slather it in peanut butter. Next, take a large apple and dice it up into small, bite-sized pieces. Finally, fill the peanut butter-covered tortilla with the apple slices and wrap it together tightly. It really is that simple!

Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese is another fantastic option because of how versatile it is. To make the perfect grilled cheese sandwich, take two slices of bread and cover the top and bottom sides with a generous amount of butter or mayo. Next, add two cheese slices and squish them together with the bread. Grab your skillet and cook each side for three to five minutes on medium-low heat, flipping the sandwich over after the first side is done. Serve with your favorite soup or chili.

Taco Salad

Taco salad is a creative way to use leftovers from your last Taco Tuesday. Although this works great with freshly made ground beef, we recommend preparing the meat the night before to save time on meal prep in the morning. First, grab your hamburger made with taco seasoning and reheat it for another 45 to 60 seconds in the microwave. Next, fill a separate Tupperware container with tortilla chips before adding the hamburger and mixing the two together. Finally, add other toppings like lettuce and shredded cheese. Enjoy by scooping out the "salad" with your chips and munching. Be warned that this one can get a little messy, so keep plenty of napkins handy.

Grilled Chicken Caesar Wraps

These chicken wraps are another clever twist on the traditional salad. First, prepare your lettuce, chicken, and bacon the night before. In the morning, put the base ingredients in a bowl and mix in your favorite toppings, like shredded cheese, diced tomato, and avocado slices. Toss in ranch dressing and fill your tortillas with the chicken/salad combo. Wrap it all up and add a toothpick for each one to keep them secure. 

Putting together a sack lunch that is both easy to make and nutritious can be tricky, but these four ideas are a great place to start. Of course, you will need an amazing kitchen to make all the food you need. A spacious cooking area is just one amenity you will enjoy while living at our Olympus properties. Contact us today to learn more information.