Quick and Tasty Lunchbox Lifesavers

Believe it or not, school is revving back up again soon—which means it’s time to brush up on your lunch-packing skills. While everyone talks about getting organized this time of year, what you really need are quick meal solutions that work when you’re running late, the coffee hasn’t kicked in, and someone can’t find their other shoe. These handy and simple seafood kits and quick-fix recipes smooth out busy mornings and deliver nutritious, stress-free lunchbox staples that keep the whole family happy. 

Pink Salmon Salad Kit

All the essentials are here for a grab-and-go snack or lunch: tender, mild pink salmon for protein, mayo for creaminess, Dijon for a mustardy kick, and crackers for crunch. (There’s a spoon included too, because we wanted to make life as easy as possible.) Pack up some cucumber and carrot sticks to increase the vegetable content and diversify the dipping options.

White Tuna Salad Kit

For kids who love new spins on the classics, this convenient kit is a winner. Mix our wild-caught albacore tuna with mayonnaise and dried cranberries for an irresistible savory/sweet combination, and layer it atop crisp artisan crackers. If your little one likes greens, include a container of minced celery and chopped parsley for them to add into the mix. Minced Granny Smith apple would also be an excellent addition for a little extra crunch and sweetness. 

Cheesy Tuna Casserole Kit

For a satisfying lunch, this hearty pasta dish ticks all the boxes—and couldn’t be easier to assemble. Just mix the precooked macaroni with the creamy, garlicky sauce of tuna, peas, and carrots, and you’ve got an A+ lunch. If your kids have access to a microwave at school, even better: this one tastes excellent warmed up.

Beyond the Kit: More Kid-Friendly Lunch Ideas

Need other kid-approved lunch and snack solutions to keep things fresh? Consider this your lightning round of lunchbox favorites.

Tuna-Stuffed Tomatoes 

Looking for a bite-sized protein pop for a recess snack? Hollow out grape or cherry tomatoes and stuff them with a little bit of tuna salad. Kids love anything they can eat in one bite, and these feel like fancy appetizers.

Salmon Salad Wraps

Our Pink Salmon Salad Kit, reimagined: Mix the salmon, mayo and mustard together and spread onto a soft tortilla with lettuce and sliced avocado. Roll it up for a fun, handheld lunch that travels particularly well.

Tuna Melt Quesadillas

Layer your kid’s tuna salad of choice between two tortillas with shredded cheese. Cook until crispy and golden, then cut into triangles for easy eating. 

After-School Albacore Sushi  

Using a sheet of nori seaweed as a base, layer hummus with shredded carrots and albacore tuna, then roll tight and slice into rounds. Kids love the fun shape, and you love the omega-3s.