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Little Hand Salad

January 8, 2015 By Danielle Leave a Comment

toddler salad www.redkitchenette.comThere were many a night before Audrey was eating solid foods that we had salad for (or with) dinner. Now that I have a toddler who eats what we eat, I can’t throw a big bowl of leafy greens in front of her and expect it to be ok.  Greens are hard for 2 year olds to handle.  Texturally, they can be tough to chew and swallow; stomach-wise, they can be tough on such small digestive systems.  So, I create for Audrey these little hand salads.  Basically a deconstructed version of what we’re having.  She can have it as an accompaniment to meat or fish, as a side to pasta, or as an appetizer before her main course.  And by appetizer I mean a way to keep her occupied while I cook dinner.  You can use whatever vegetables you have on hand that are safe for toddlers.  Below are some of my favorite veggies to serve.  Oh, and don’t forget a fun dipping sauce.

Our favorite little hand salad veggies:

  • Shredded carrots
  • Sliced grape or cherry tomatoes
  • Broccoli or cauliflower florets
  • Diced avocado
  • Thinly sliced cucumber and/or radishes
  • Shredded purple cabbage
  • Red, yellow, orange or green pepper strips
  • Thinly sliced zucchini or yellow squash rounds

Our favorite little hand salad dips/dressings:

  • Maple-mustard vinaigrette (shown here, recipe below)
  • Honey-mustard
  • Balsamic vinaigrette
  • Eggplant dip
  • Tzatziki
  • Hummus
  • Guacamole

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Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • Sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
  1. Whisk together oil, vinegar, maple syrup, and mustard. Season to taste with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Hi, I’m Danielle Krupa, a wife and mother of 2 in Boston. I'm a health-supportive chef and recipe developer. ...[read more]
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