Lunch Box Series 10: Mediterranean Orzo Salad & Snackboy

Busy work weeks call for easy, delicious, and stress-free lunches - and that’s exactly what this edition of the Lunch Box Series is all about! We’re focusing on batch cooking to help you save time (and money), stay organised, and enjoy fresh, flavour-packed meals all week long.

First up, we’re bringing a taste of the Mediterranean to your lunch break with a zingy Orzo Salad - a light, tangy, and meal-prep-friendly dish that’s perfect for work. This week, we also teamed up with the legends at Snackboy to add some extra flavour to your lunchbox, because what's lunch without a good snack? 

Let’s make work lunches easier, tastier, and more exciting!

Mediterranean Orzo Salad

No Euro summer this year? No stress, we’re bringing it to you with this Mediterranean inspired salad (it’s basically the same, right?). Packed with fresh veggies, tangy feta, and a zesty dressing, it’s light, flavourful, and perfect for work lunches. 

The best part? It’s easy to batch prep, so you’ve got a delicious, fuss-free meal ready to go all week long. One bite, and you’ll almost feel the sea breeze from the office. 

Tip: When meal-prepping, leave the salad dressing off and portion it into smaller containers - our Nesting Containers are great for this. Dress it at work once you’re ready for lunch and say goodbye to soggy pasta salad! 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup Orzo (Risoni)

• 300g spinach 

• 1 capsicum 

• 1 cucumber 

• ½ red onion 

• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes 

• ½ cup pitted green olives 

• ½ cup pitted black olives

• 30g feta

• ½ lemon juiced 

• Tsp oregano 

• 1tbsp olive oil 

• Salt & pepper

Method: 

1. Bring a pot of salted water to the boil. Cook Risoni according to your packet instructions 

2. Tear spinach leaves, dice vegetables, halve the pitted olives

3. Once orzo is cooked, strain and allow to cool. 

4. Put orzo and remaining ingredients in a large bowl and combine 

5. Mix Lemon, olive oil and salt and pepper together and dress the salad.

6. Garnish with crumbled feta

7. Portion over 5 containers and enjoy all week long

SnackBoy

When it comes to work lunches, having a satisfying and nutritious snack on hand is a game-changer! That’s why we teamed up with Snackboy for this Lunch Box Series, a brand that’s all about delicious, protein-packed, and better-for-you snacks.

To pair with our Mediterranean Orzo Salad, we’ve packed some of Snackboy’s most popular treats as the perfect morning or afternoon pick-me-up for those busy work days.

Pack Lunch With Us 

Come check out how we pack a day of meals to head into the Ela & Earth office! Our Mediterranean Orzo Salad is tucked into our Large Nesting Container with the Dusty Pink lid (adorable), while the Snackboy snacks and some fresh fruit fit perfectly in an 800ml Bento Snack Box - because if you’re anything like us, lunch dessert is compulsory! 

We’re pairing it all with our 7 piece reusable Gold Cutlery Set and to keep everything fresh, we’re packing this into our Garnet Bloom Lunch Cooler Bag. Our Lunch Coolers come with an adjustable shoulder strap and two front pockets. We’re taking along the new Chai 1L Water Bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day - and that’s a wrap! 

Meal prepping and smart packing make work lunches easier, tastier, and stress-free. With a little planning, you can enjoy fresh, balanced meals all week - giving you more time to focus on what really matters (and avoid those last-minute lunch scrambles!).

Looking for more lunch inspiration? Check out The Journal for more recipes, tips, and packing ideas to keep your work lunches exciting and effortless.