Potato Salad Bento Box
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As it is spring now, I feel like this is a lovely spring lunch.
Potato salad is so yummy, so I decided to create my take on a potato salad, by adding in a few extras.
I have added, kidney beans, green beans and spring onion. All so tasty together and a lovely addition to a potato salad as you know it.
I have used yogurt instead of Mayo, as my son loves yogurt and so I knew he would love this if I added the yogurt. You do not even notice there is no mayo added!
Boiling an egg can be daunting for some, see below in recipe notes my top tips for boiling a hard boiled egg, and you won’t go wrong!
The cucumber I have cut out a unicorn shape this time, I find that my son will only eat certain vegetables in certain shapes at the moment, so you go with what shape your toddler would like if you do not have a unicorn cutter.
This is such a tasty lunch, packed with protein and veggies! Suitable for the whole family, if you make extra and double the recipe you will have a delicious lunch for yourself too!
Ingredient information
New potatoes - Perfect for a potato salad, you can use a usual potato, cubes! Just a small one will be ok!
Kidney beans - So yummy, I saved a handful from our chilli con carne! Other beans you could use are borlotti or pinto beans.
Spring onions - I find spring onions so tasty is salads especially in the summer time. Subtle flavour perfect for kids.
Green beans - Work so well with this salad, if you grab the frozen green beans you will always have these in the freezer to hand!
Greek yogurt - I always use Greek yogurt as it’s low in sugar and the best yogurt to give your little ones.
Black pepper - I only season with black pepper and never salt.
Cucumber - An easy snack, and great as part of a lunch for little ones and big ones!
Boiled egg - Packed with protein, and great as part of a lunch or snack! If possible free range eggs are great!
Serving suggestion
As I always say the bento boxes are great on their own as I do try to include all the food groups to make a balanced meal. However, if you did want to serve this with anything, As you can see I have served with Greek yogurt and strawberries.
Storage instructions
The bento box can be stored in the fridge for up to two days. If you can eat on the day this would be better.
Recipe | Potato Salad Bento Box
Makes 1 bento box
2 new potatoes, sliced and cut into quarters
A handful of kidney beans
1/2 spring onion, finely sliced
2 green beans, finely sliced
1 tablespoon yogurt
Black pepper
2 slices cucumber, cut into your preferred shape
1/2 boiled egg, sliced
Instructions
Firstly, boil the potatoes using boiling water for 10 minutes..
Once boiled, add in the kidney beans, spring onion and green beans. And yogurt.
Mix all of this together and add in a grind of black pepper, stir, and add to bento box.
Slice your boiled egg, use half and add to bento box.
Add your cucumber to the bento box.
Hope you and your family enjoy!
Recipe notes
Top tips for boiling an egg: make sure your egg is at room temperature. First, boil the water in the saucepan and pop the egg in for 10 minutes. Transfer to cold water to help with peeling so you don’t burn your hands and this also helps the egg from cooking any further.
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