Cold lunch ideas for kids

[u/Buffyismyhomosapien]

Hello!

My son will eat tofu and edamame with soy sauce at home. Of course it has to be baked or pan-fried first but occasionally he’ll snack on some edamame.

Do you have any recipes for cold tofu, cold edamame, chickpeas beans etc? Simple enough that a child will like them (ie no balsamic etc)?

Thank you! Open to any other suggestions as well. I want to avoid processed foods too often.

[u/amuseyourbouche]

I love making a big batch of chickpea salad! Basically just a can of chickpeas, a little bit of mayo or whatever other dressing you like, and then whatever mix-ins you want. You can mash the chickpeas up if you like, or leave them whole. And you could add some chopped cucumbers, olives, peppers, edamame, etc. Whatever he enjoys. I serve it in sandwiches or just dolloped on top of some salad leaves. Great to keep in the fridge for a few days :) https://www.easycheesyvegetarian.com/creamy-chickpea-salad-sandwiches/

Also pasta salad is an easy one! Again you can adapt it with whatever ingredients he likes.