How to Make A Salad Children Will Love

Getting children to eat salad can be easy if you are creative. Try these great ideas for making a salad children will love.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Add fruits and sugared nuts. Who said salads have to be all vegetables? Try adding strawberries and blueberries to a bag of mixed greens. A few sugared walnuts make a nice sweet treat. Let the salad sit for about 30 minutes and toss thoroughly. If you want to use a dressing, opt for something sweet like a Raspberry Vinaigrette.

2. Add fun seeds and nuts. Salads take on a whole new life when they are topped with kid-friendly favorites like peanuts or sunflower seeds. Crunchy granola can also make a nice addition.

3. Don't forget to vary the greens. Some children only like iceberg lettuce. Mix a small amount of other leaves into a base of their favorite greens. Gradually increase the proportions as their palate matures.

4. Chef salads always make the grade. Most children love salads topped with chopped ham, boiled eggs and cheese along with the other veggies.

5. Vary the toppings. Almost anything can be included in a salad. Take a look at your child's favorite healthy snacks. Add grated or shaved carrots, broccoli florets, bean sprouts, avocado, pomegranate seeds, radishes, cherry tomatoes. A little Parmesan cheese makes a wonderful topping as well.

6. Vary the dressing. Some children love creamy dressings, some love vinaigrettes and some like none at all. Let your child try a variety of dressings to find options they like.

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