This will not do very well in the lunch boxes. You can prepare it 15 minutes before eating, and it will still hold ok. I test it by placing leftovers in the fridge, and it wasn't good after. It losses crunch and it's too much liquid from zucchini and cucumber, and of course vinaigrette. This is fantastic with pork chops, fish, or a steak. Always cut avocado just before serving. Here is how I made my rose. I need a little more practice, but it's ok, I suppose. TIP ― Since Zoodles, cucumber, and carrots are quite long after using a spiral slicer, you may use scissors to break them into smaller spiral pieces.