Vary the breads used for sandwiches to keep them interesting

Use alfalfa sprouts or Chinese cabbage in place of lettuce in sandwiches for a nice change

To keep bread from getting soggy, place tomatoes in a separate container and add them to the sandwich when ready to eat

Same goes for packed salads. Pack the dressing on the side.

Pack fresh vegetables for a tasty and fresh accompaniment for sandwiches or a snack

When trying to come up with new ideas, don't just think "lunch," think "appetizers." Appetizers are great finger foods and can be quite filling

Crackers (or a crusty bread) and cheese, such as Cheddar, with fresh vegetables or fruit (Cheese balls, Boursin cheese, and other cheese spreads are also good alternatives)

Brie cheese and some crusty bread accompanied with fresh vegetables or fruit

Cream cheese and rice cakes, accompanied by fresh fruit or yogurt

Hummus and pita bread with fresh vegetables, or olives and Stuffed Grape Leaves, if you have them

Brown bread or Banana bread spread with cream cheese and fresh fruit on the side

Mexican bean dip with toasted tortillas or tortilla chips, accompanied by fresh shredded lettuce and tomatoes, and perhaps avocado

Hard-boiled eggs or Deviled eggs with bread or crackers and fresh vegetables

Rye bread with Susan's Spinach Dip, fresh vegetables on the side

Crabmeat spread with crackers and fresh vegetables or fruit

Salami Cornicopias with fresh vegetables and crackers

Salami and cheese on crackers with olives, marinated artichokes, fresh vegetables on the side

Cold Stuffed Vine Leaves with black olives on the side