Description

Create a fun and nutritious King Jungle Lion Lunch Board that’s perfect for kids and adults alike. This colorful platter features whole wheat sandwich thins topped with creamy hummus or cream cheese, surrounded by a vibrant mane of shredded carrots and bell pepper strips, and accented with fresh fruits and veggies to form charming lion faces. It’s a delightful, healthy lunch option that combines textures and flavors while encouraging creative presentation.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

4 whole wheat sandwich thins
240 ml hummus or cream cheese

Vegetables

110 g shredded carrots
110 g orange bell pepper strips
110 g yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
110 g cucumber slices
8 black olives, pitted and sliced
110 g snap peas

Fruits

1 small apple, sliced
150 g grapes or berries

Dairy and Snacks

4 slices cheddar cheese, cut into triangles
30 g mini crackers

Instructions

Prepare base: Lay the whole wheat sandwich thins flat on a large serving platter, positioning them as the foundation for creating four lion faces.
Spread topping: Evenly spread a generous layer of hummus or cream cheese over each sandwich thin to add flavor and acting as an adhesive for the decorations.
Create mane: Arrange shredded carrots and orange bell pepper strips alternately in a circle around each sandwich thin to represent the colorful mane of the lion.
Add mane accents: Place halved yellow cherry tomatoes around the carrot and pepper mane to enhance the color contrast and texture.
Add face accents: Lay cucumber slices on each sandwich thin to mimic cheeks or other facial accents of the lion.
Form facial features: Use black olive slices for the lion’s eyes and nose; add thin strips of olives to serve as whiskers for more detail.
Shape mouth: Position apple slices strategically on each lion face to emulate a smiling mouth, giving the lions a friendly expression.
Add ears: Place cheddar cheese triangles at the top of each sandwich thin to form the lion’s ears for a complete face.
Arrange side snacks: Fill the gaps remaining on the platter with fresh grapes or berries, crisp snap peas, and mini crackers to complement the lunch board with additional flavors and textures.
Serve immediately: Present the lunch board right away to maintain freshness and ensure the best presentation.

Notes

Use whole wheat sandwich thins for a healthier base option with added fiber.
Hummus is a great vegan-friendly alternative to cream cheese.
You can switch fruits and veggies based on preference or seasonal availability.
For a gluten-free version, substitute sandwich thins with gluten-free bread or thick cucumber slices.
This lunch board is best served fresh to avoid sogginess of the bread base.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Lunch
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: lunch board, kids lunch, vegetarian lunch, healthy lunch, whole wheat, hummus, creative lunch, no-cook, picnic board