Do you have a hard time getting your kids to eat a salad? Today on Family Food Live, we will share 5 Kid Approved Dinner Salad Recipes for your family. These are salads we hope your kids will love!
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Here’s a look at today’s recipes:
Salad in a Jar with Poppy Seed Dressing
This is my pick for favorite salad this year! This Salad in a Jar with Poppy Seed Dressing recipe is perfect for everyone in your family. And because it’s in a jar, you can take it with you.
Green Bean Salad
Shopping List:
- 1 pound Fresh Green Beans
- Cherry or Grape Tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Feta Cheese
- 4-5 strips Bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions:
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook green beans for 5-10 minutes until tender
- Immediately drain the green beans and put in a bowl of ice water for a few minutes to stop the cooking
- Drain the beans again and pat dry
- Toss the beans in a bowl with the tomatoes
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, garlic powder and pepper
- Pour the mixture over the green beans. Cover the bowl and chill for at least 1 hour before you serve
- Add the feta cheese and bacon right before serving
Taco Salad with Doritos
Shopping List:
- Taco meat (1 pound ground beef, 1 packet taco seasoning)
- 2 Romaine Lettuce Hearts, chopped
- 1 cup Black Beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 Tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Cheese Doritos, broken into pieces
- Catalina dressing
Instructions:
- Prepare taco meat
- In a large bowl, add chopped lettuce, black beans, tomato and cheese
- Add taco meat and combine
- When ready to serve, add Doritos and dressing
BLT Caesar Salad
Shopping List:
- 3 Romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup cooked Bacon, chopped
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Croutons
- For the Dressing:
- 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- A dash of Worcestershire Sauce
- Pinch of Garlic Salt
- Pinch of Salt
- Black Pepper
Instructions:
- In a large salad bowl add romaine, tomatoes, bacon, croutons and Parmesan cheese, mix completely
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing
- Add the dressing to the salad and serve
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Shopping List:
- Baby Spinach
- Mixed Greens
- Strawberries, quartered
- Pecans or Walnuts
- For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 4 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions:
- Prepare the dressing and set aside
- In a large bowl, combine spinach, mixed greens, strawberries and pecans
- Add dressing and mix completely
- Serve
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