TABLE M-6Sample Lunch Menus: High School

MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY
WEEK 1
Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:
Sloppy Joe (3.6 oz) on WW RollRegular or Spicy Chicken Strips (3 oz)Pineapple Glazed Turkey Ham (2 oz)Nachos Grande with Tortilla Chips (2 oz)Teriyaki Chicken Dippers (3 oz) with White Rice (1 c)
Cheese Lasagna (1 oz) with Marinara Sauce (½ c)Chicken Patty (2.5 oz) on WW RollHamburger (2.7 oz) on BunChicken Patty (2.5 oz) on WW RollCorn Dog (4 oz)
Assorted Pizza (6.3 oz)Assorted Pizza (6.3 oz)Assorted Pizza (6.3 oz)Assorted Pizza (6.3 oz)Assorted Pizza (6.3 oz)
Cheeseburger (2.7 oz meat, 1 oz RF cheddar cheese) on BunGrilled Chicken Salad (2 oz chicken, 2 oz black beans, 1 c spinach, cherry tomato)Chef Salad (1 oz turkey, 1 oz ham, 0.5 oz LF cheese, ½ egg, 1 c dark green leafy blend, cherry tomato, cucumber)Taco Salad (2 oz taco meat, 1 oz shredded cheddar, 0.25 oz tortilla chips, 1 c dark green leafy blend)Black Bean Salad (½ c romaine, 2 oz black beans, 1⁄8 c corn, 1⁄8 c pineapple)
Deli Roll Salad (1 oz turkey, 1 oz LF cheese, 1 c romaine blend, tomato)Sub Sandwich (1.5 oz turkey, 0.5 oz RF cheese) on Hoagie Bun (4”)Roast Beef Sub (2 oz roast beef, 1 oz RF cheese, romaine leaf, tomato) on WW Hoagie Bun (5”)Veggie Sandwich (2 oz RF cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber) on Hoagie Roll (5”)Deli Turkey Sub (2 oz turkey, 1 oz RF cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion) on WW Hoagie Roll (5”)
Sub Sandwich (0.75 oz turkey ham, 0.75 oz turkey salami, 0.75 oz turkey bologna, 0.5 RF cheese) on WW Hoagie Roll (5”)Veggie Wrap (romaine, 2 oz monterey jack cheese, cucumber, red pepper, tomato, matchstick carrots) in WW TortillaBuffalo Chicken Wrap (2.5 oz chicken, 1 oz LF cheese, romaine leaf, 1 oz ranch dressing) in WW TortillaTurkey Club Wrap (2 oz turkey, 1 oz RF cheese, lettuce, tomato, 1 oz ranch dressing) in WW TortillaItalian Wrap (1 oz turkey salami, 1 oz turkey ham, 1 oz LF cheese, romaine leaf, tomato) in WW Tortilla
Green Beans (½ c)Sweet Potatoes (½ c)Baked Potato Wedges (½ c)
Vegetarian Beans (½ c)Fresh Mini Carrots (½ c)Fresh Zucchini Slices (½ c)Golden Corn (½ c)Sliced Summer Squash (½ c)
Side Salad (½ c romaine, cherry tomato, cucumber)Side Salad (½ c romaine, cherry tomato, cucumber)Side Salad (½ c romaine, cherry tomato, cucumber)Shredded Lettuce with Diced Tomato (1 c)Side Salad (½ c spinach, cherry tomato, cucumber)
Sliced Peaches (½ c)Diced Pears (½ c)Applesauce (½ c)Fresh Grapes (½ c)Fresh Orange Smiles (¾ c)
Whole Fresh OrangeWhole Fresh Red ApplePetite BananaWhole Fresh AppleGranny Smith Apple
WW Dinner Roll (0.9 oz)WW Dinner Roll (0.9 oz)WW Dinner Roll (0.9 oz)WW Dinner Roll (0.9 oz)WW Dinner Roll (0.9 oz)
Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate, Skim Flavored (8 oz)
Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)
Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate, Skim Flavored (8 oz)
Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)
Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate, Skim Flavored (8 oz)
Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)
Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate, Skim Flavored (8 oz)
Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)
Milk—choice of 1%, Skim, Skim Chocolate, Skim Flavored (8 oz)
Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)
Ketchup (9 g)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)
Ketchup (9 g)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Ketchup (9 g)
Pumpkin Seeds (1 oz)
WEEK 2
Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:
Sweet and Sour Pork (2 oz USDA recipe) over Brown Rice (½ c)LF Hot Dog (2 oz) on BunPenne Pasta (1 c) with Meatballs (4.65 oz meatballs) and Marinara Sauce (½ c)Turkey (2 oz) with LS Gravy (3 T)Beef Egg Roll (4.2 oz) with White Rice (1 c)
Cheeseburger (2.7 oz burger, 1 oz RF cheese) on BunBean and Cheese Chalupa (3.8 oz)Penne Pasta (1 c) with Marinara Sauce (½ c)RF Grilled Cheese on WW bread with LS Tomato Soup (¾ c)Macaroni and Cheese (7 oz)
Assorted Pizza (6.31 oz)Chicken Patty (2.5 oz) on WW RollAssorted Pizza (6.31 oz)Assorted Pizza (6.31 oz)Philly Cheesesteak (2 oz beef, 0.5 oz cheese, peppers and onions) on WG Bun (5”)
Grilled Chicken Salad (2 oz chicken, 1 oz cheese, 2 oz black beans, 1 c romaine blend, cherry tomato)Deli Roll Salad (1 oz turkey, 1 oz cheese, 1 c spinach, tomato)Chef Salad (1 oz turkey, 1 oz turkey ham, 0.5 oz cheese, ½ egg, 1 c romaine blend, cherry tomato, cucumbers)Taco Salad (½ c taco meat, 1 oz shredded cheddar, 0.25 oz tortilla chips, 1 c dark green leafy salad blend)Black Bean Salad (½ c romaine, 2 oz black beans, 1⁄8 c corn, 1⁄8 c pineapple)
Deli Combo Sub (1 oz turkey bologna, 1 oz turkey salami, 1 oz ham, 1 oz Swiss cheese, romaine leaf, tomato) on WW Roll (2.3 oz)Chicken Salad (3 oz) on Cracked Wheat Sub Roll with romaine leafHamburger (2.7 oz) on BunDeli Turkey Sandwich (2 oz turkey, 1 oz cheese, romaine leaf, tomato, cucumber, red onion) on Cracked Wheat Roll (1.5 oz)Deli Sub (1 oz turkey, 1 oz ham, 0.5 oz cheese, romaine leaf) on WW Roll (1.5 oz)
Turkey Wrap (2 oz turkey, 1 oz RF cheese, romaine leaf, tomato) in Flour TortillaCuban Black Bean Wrap (1 c black beans, 1.75 oz rice) in Flour TortillaTurkey Salad (3 oz) on FlatbreadRoast Beef Wrap (2 oz deli roast beef, 1 oz cheese, romaine leaf) in Flour TortillaHoney Mustard Deli Wrap (2 oz turkey, 0.5 oz RF cheese, romaine leaf, 1 T honey mustard dressing) in Flour Tortilla
Baked Potato Wedges (½ c)Mashed Potatoes (½ c)
Steamed Asian Vegetable Medley (½ c)
Side Salad (½ c romaine, cherry tomato, cucumber)
Sliced Peaches (½ c)
Dried Apricots (¼ c)
Jicama (½ c)
Shredded Lettuce with Diced Tomato (1 c)
Pineapple Tidbits (½ c)
Petite Banana
Mini Carrots (½ c)
Side Salad (½ c romaine, cherry tomato, cucumber)
Fruit Cocktail (½ c)
Applesauce (½ c)
Mixed Vegetables (½ c)
Shredded Lettuce with Diced Tomato (1 c)
Fresh Grapes (½ c)
Fresh Orange Smiles (¾ c)
Fresh Broccoli Florets (½ c)
Side Salad (½ c romaine, cherry tomato, cucumber)
Peach Cup (½ c)
Tangerine
Whole Fresh OrangeFresh Red AppleWhole Fresh PearGranny Smith AppleFresh Pear
WW Dinner Roll (0.9 oz)WW Dinner Roll (0.9 oz)WW Dinner Roll (0.9 oz)WW Dinner Roll (0.9 oz)
Soy Nuts (.75 oz)
WW Dinner Roll (0.9 oz)
Soy Nuts (.75 oz)
Milk—choice of Low-fat, Skim, Skim Chocolate, Skim Flavored (8 oz)Milk—choice of Low-fat, Skim, Skim Chocolate, Skim Flavored (8 oz)Milk—choice of Low-fat, Skim, Skim Chocolate, Skim Flavored (8 oz)Milk—choice of Low-fat, Skim, Skim Chocolate, Skim Flavored (8 oz)Milk—choice of Low-fat, Skim, Skim Chocolate, Skim Flavored (8 oz)
Ketchup (9 g)Ketchup (9 g)Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)
Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)
Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Salsa (1 oz)
Light Sour Cream (1 oz)
Light Mayo (1 oz)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)
WEEK 3
Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:
Chicken Tetrazzini (¾ c meat sauce) with WG Pasta (1 oz)Grilled Chicken Patty (2.5 oz) on WW RollCheeseburger (2.7 oz burger, 0.5 oz RF cheese) on BunBaked Chicken Tenders (6–3.4 oz total)Lasagna (2 oz meat sauce, WW pasta)
Light Ham (2 oz) on Cracked Wheat RollLF Pepperoni Pizza (1 oz meat, 1 oz cheese) with WG CrustRF Grilled Cheese (3.9 oz) with LS Tomato Soup (¾ c)Oven Baked Fish (1 fillet) on WW RollDeli Turkey (2 oz) and RF Cheese (1 oz) in WW Tortilla
Chef Salad (2 oz turkey, 1 oz LF cheese, 1 c dark green blend, tomato, peppers, cucumber slices)Tuna Salad with RF mayonnaise (½ c) on Mixed Greens (½ c) with LS saltines (8)Chef Salad (1.5 oz light ham, 1 oz cheese, 1 c mixed salad greens)Taco Salad (½ c taco meat, 1 oz shredded cheddar, 0.25 oz tortilla chips, 1 c romaine blend)Chicken Salad with RF mayonnaise (½ c) on Mixed Greens (½ c)
Hamburger (2.7 oz) on BunDeli Turkey (2 oz) and RF Cheese (0.5 oz) on WW Pita (1.6 oz)Beef, Bean, and Cheese Burrito (5 oz)Sheppard’s Pie (2 oz ground beef, 1 oz cheese, ⅓ c mashed potatoes) with biscuit (1 oz)LF Hot Dog (2 oz) with Chili (0.5 oz) on Bun
Sandwich Trimmings (lettuce, tomato)Sandwich Trimmings (lettuce, tomato)Raw Carrot Sticks (½ c)Sandwich Trimmings (lettuce, tomato)Sandwich Trimmings (lettuce, tomato)
Baked Potato Wedges (½ c)Creamy Coleslaw (½ c)Crisp Green Salad (½ c romaine, tomato, cucumber)Cowpeas (½ c)Crisp Green Salad (½ c romaine, tomato, cucumber)
English Peas (½ c)Vegetarian Baked Beans (½ c)Peas and Carrots (½ c)Whole Kernel Corn (½ c)Yam Patties (¾ c)
Steamed Broccoli (½ c)California Vegetables (¾ c broccoli, cauliflower, carrots)Seasoned Green Beans (½ c)
Pineapple Chunks (½ c)
Fresh Fruit Choice (Peach)
Applesauce (½ c)
Fresh Fruit Choice (Seedless Grapes, ½ c)
Pears, in light syrup (½ c)
Fresh Fruit Choice (Tangerine)
Sliced Peaches (½ c)
Fresh Fruit Choice (Apple Slices, ½ c)
Mixed Fruit Cup (½ c)
Fresh Fruit Choice (Banana)
WG Garlic Toast (1 oz)WW Dinner Roll (0.9 oz)WW Dinner Roll (0.9 oz)
Milk—choice of Low-fat, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)Milk—choice of Low-fat, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)Milk—choice of Low-fat, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)Milk—choice of Low-fat, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)Milk—choice of Low-fat, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)
Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)Light Mayo (1 oz)Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)Light Sour Cream (1 oz)Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Ketchup (9 g)
Light Mayo (1 oz)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Ketchup (9 g)
Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)
Soft Margarine (5 g)
Salsa (¼ c)
Barbeque Sauce (14 g)
Tarter Sauce (1 oz)
Soft Margarine (5 g)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Ketchup (9 g)
Soft Margarine (5 g)
WEEK 4
Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:Choice of:
Turkey Chow Mein (½ c with 1.5 oz diced turkey) with Steamed Rice (1 c)Cheeseburger (2 oz beef/soy blend, 0.5 oz RF cheddar cheese) on BunOven Baked Fish (1 filet) on WG RollHot ‘N Spicy Grilled Chicken Patty (2 oz) on RollChicken Quesadilla (1.25 oz chicken, 1.25 oz RF shredded cheese) on Flour Tortillas (2–10”)
6 Oven Baked WW Mini Turkey Corn Dogs (4 oz total)Hot Turkey Ham (2 oz) and LF Cheese (0.5 oz) on Wheat RollAsian Chicken Bites (WG breading with soy, 6 nuggets—2.4 oz total) over Brown Rice (1 c)Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas (2 oz chicken, 1 oz cheese each) on Corn Tortillas (2–10”)WW Spaghetti (½ c) with Meat Sauce (⅔ c with 2.5 oz ground beef and soy crumbs) or Marinara Sauce (⅔ c)
Vegetarian Sub (2 oz LF mozzarella cheese, spinach, tomato, mushroom, green pepper) on WG RollDeli Turkey Sub (2 oz turkey, 0.5 oz RF cheddar cheese, spinach, tomato, green pepper, onion) on WG RollDeli Turkey Sub (2 oz turkey, 0.5 oz cheese, spinach, tomato, green pepper, onion) on RollDeli Turkey Sub (2 oz turkey, 0.5 oz cheese, spinach, tomato, green pepper, onion) on WG RollImitation Crab Salad (2 oz chunk pollock, 0.5 oz LF mayo, romaine, green pepper, onion) on French Roll
Salad Bar (1 c spinach, 1 oz diced chicken or diced egg, 1 oz LF shredded cheese, ⅛ c shredded carrot, diced tomato, green pepper, black olives, diced onion)Salad Bar (1 c romaine, 1 oz diced chicken or diced egg, 1 oz LF shredded cheese, ⅛ c shredded carrot, diced tomato, green pepper, black olives, diced onion)Salad Bar (1 c romaine, 1 oz diced chicken or diced egg, 1 oz LF shredded cheese, ⅛ c shredded carrot, diced tomato, green pepper, black olives, diced onion)Salad Bar (1 c romaine, 1 oz diced chicken or diced egg, 1 oz LF shredded cheese, ⅛ c shredded carrot, diced tomato, green pepper, black olives, diced onion)Salad Bar (1 c spinach, 1 oz diced chicken or diced egg, 1 oz LF shredded cheese, ⅛ c shredded carrot, diced tomato, green pepper, black olives, diced onion)
LS Wheat Crackers (7)
WW Dinner Roll (0.9 oz)
LS Wheat Crackers (7)
WW Dinner Roll (0.9 oz)
LS Wheat Crackers (7)
WW Dinner Roll (0.9 oz)
LS Wheat Crackers (7)
WW Dinner Roll (0.9 oz)
LS Wheat Crackers (7)
WW Dinner Roll (0.9 oz)
Cucumber Slices (½ c)Raw Broccoli (½ c)Baked Sweet Potato Fries (½ c)Whole Kernel Corn (½ c)Green Beans (½ c)
Steamed Broccoli (½ c)Potato Wedges (½ c)Baked Beans (½ c)Baby Carrots (½ c)Raw Broccoli and Cauliflower (¼ c each)
Pineapple Tidbits (½ c)Fresh Apple Slices (½ c)Seedless Red Grapes (½ c)Sliced Peaches (½ c)Kiwi Halves (½ c)
Banana (½ c)Mandarin Oranges (½ c)Applesauce (½ c)Kiwi (½ c)Sliced Pears (½ c)
Milk—choice of Low-fat, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)Milk—choice of Low-fat, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)Milk—choice of Low-fat, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)Milk—choice of Low-fat, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)Milk—choice of Low-fat, Skim, Skim Chocolate (8 oz)
Chow Mein Noodles (1 T)
Ketchup (9 g)
Mustard (9 g)
Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Ketchup (9 g)
Soft Margarine (5 g)
Light Mayo (1 oz)
Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)
Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)
Light Sour Cream (2 oz)
Salsa (2 oz)
Diced Tomato (1 tsp)
Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)Mustard (9 g)Italian Dressing (1 oz)Soft Margarine (5 g)Parmesan Cheese (1 oz)
Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)Light Mayo (1 oz)Light Ranch Dressing (1 oz)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Light Mayo (1 oz)
Soft Margarine (5 g)
Soft Margarine (5 g)
Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)
Italian Dressing (1 oz)
Light Ranch Dip (1 oz)
Soft Margarine (5 g)

From: Appendix M, Sample Menus

Cover of School Meals
School Meals: Building Blocks for Healthy Children.
Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Nutrition Standards for National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs; Stallings VA, West Suitor C, Taylor CL, editors.
Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2010.
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