A whimsical and nutritious bento-box-style lunch, meticulously crafted to resemble a first aid kit. Perfect for inspiring young minds with a playful nod to the medical field, this lunch is as fun to assemble as it is to eat.

Follow The Directions

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5 mins

Step 1: Craft the Chicken Salad (5 minutes): In a mixing bowl, combine the drained chicken breast chunks, diced celery, thinly sliced green onion, and reduced-fat mayonnaise. Mix until well combined, adjusting mayonnaise to taste. This forms the savory centerpiece of our first aid kit.

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10 mins

Step 2: Prepare the Bandages (10 minutes): Slice the whole wheat tortilla into bandage-shaped pieces. Drape cheese squares artfully over the middle of each tortilla bandage, securing them gently. Fill the vial with Italian dressing; this represents your 'peroxide' for cleaning wounds.

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15 mins

Step 3: Assemble the First Aid Kit (15 minutes): Line the bottom of a first aid kit-resembling container with a bed of mixed salad greens. Position the red bell pepper cross prominently on top. Place the chicken salad in its own designated compartment. Neatly arrange the tortilla bandages, cheese squares adorned with heart toothpicks, and the vial of 'peroxide'. Fashion splints from the jicama matchsticks, and create 'eye patches' using the round crackers. Transform the fruit-flavored gelatin cubes into 'swabs' soaked in 'iodopovidone.' Fashion 'gauze' using the fruit rolls. In mini silicone muffin cups, place the 'aspirin' (yellow candies) and the dinosaur-shaped magic grow capsules.

Creative Variation: Consider using cookie cutters to shape the cheese squares into medical symbols for an extra touch of authenticity.
Dietary Considerations: For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken salad with a chickpea salad, mashed avocado, or hummus.
Storage Tips: To prevent the tortilla bandages from becoming soggy, assemble the lunch kit shortly before serving or pack the wet and dry components separately.
Kid-Friendly Note: Get the young chefs involved! This is a great opportunity to teach them about healthy eating and basic first aid concepts in a fun and engaging way.