Healthy Lunch Ideas for Kids

You don't have to pack tofu or edamame in your kids' school lunches to give them a healthy start. These healthy lunch ideas include high-vitamin, high-protein sandwiches, salads, soups and more that the kids will want to eat.

Take this Chinese chicken salad. It has a sweet Asian dressing that really appeals to kids. And the protein and vitamin C-packed chicken and mandarin oranges offer great nutrition.

For more back to school recipes, see also:

• Easy Breakfast Recipes for Busy School Mornings - Blueberry cream cheese waffle sandwiches, bran carrot muffins, smoothies and more are featured here.


• School Lunch Ideas to End the Mid-Day Blahs - These 10 school lunch ideas are creative and guaranteed to please the kids.


• Back to School Dinner Recipes - Put a home-cooked meal on the table fast with these easy recipes.

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Chinese Chicken Salad image by Stephanie Gallagher 2012, licensed to About.com Inc.