Family Salad Bar
If you are like me you are always trying to find ways to get the kids to eat their vegetables. Sometimes I hide them in sauces and mixtures; at other times I try to make them fun so they want to eat food that is good for them. This was a fun family salad bar we made to encourage them to pick out and add to their own salads however they wanted. As you can see we had some nice greens accompanied by some color and tasty additions; like olives and mushrooms. I could have gone all out and added croutons, boiled egg, cauliflower, colorful sweet peppers, etc. You get the idea. The trick is to put the things you absolutely want them to have in your base – in the greens. Then give them a nice big bowl for them to fill on their own. Everyone really enjoyed our salad bar; so much, in fact, that there was only enough left for me to have as a side salad for lunch the next day.
Crunchy Mixed Greens and Brussel Sprouts Salad
My base greens require a lot of chopping, which works fine for me because I enjoy slicing and dicing. If chopping is not your thing, consider making one big salad and storing in an airtight container to eat on for the week. Add fresh tomatoes and cheese to daily portions.
Combine mixed leafy lettuces (bag salad is fine), chopped fresh spinach, chopped fresh Brussel sprouts, chopped fresh basil and parsley, chopped green onion, chopped broccoli, shredded or chopped carrot. Anything else that appeals to you.
Homemade Dijon Dressing
3 tbsp Plain Non Fat Yogurt
1 tbsp Miracle Whip or Mayo (Optional – use more Yogurt if you prefer to skip the Mayo)
2 tbsp sugar or Agave Nectar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp vinegar
Whisk all ingredients together. This dressing has somewhat of a coleslaw dressing taste with a little kick to it. It is meant to be lightly used; toss in salad to lightly coat.
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