Summery Tuna Salad
Use this fresh salad to stuff cherry tomatoes, top cucumber slices, or fill a whole-wheat pita. Or add a scoop to a green salad and turn it into a main dish. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Colander Can…
Meal Type Lunch
Green Goddess Dressing
This flavorful dressing is delicious on a salad or in a sandwich, or you can put some in a bowl and dip raw vegetables into it. It’s traditionally made with mayonnaise, but avocado adds all the creamy richness — plus loads…
Any-Vegetable Easy-Crust Pizza
Here’s a use-what-you’ve-got recipe that turns whatever vegetables you have into dinner. This is a great introduction to DIY pizza since it uses a super-easy biscuit-style dough instead of a yeasted one. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed)…
Any-Vegetable Minestrone
What looked good at the market? Kale, squash? Great! Use them. Cabbage, chard? Great! Use those instead — or also. As long as the vegetables are good, the soup will be great. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring…
Cheesy Roasted Asparagus
Making this for someone else? Give them ketchup and call it “asparagus fries,” if you think that will encourage them to try it! kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Rimmed baking sheet Measuring spoons Tongs Box grater Oven…
Your Own Salad Dressing
Give everyone on your list a bottle of customizable salad dressing, with ideas for tasty additions. kitchen gear Glass container with a lid Measuring spoons Measuring cups Ingredients 2⁄3 cup vegetable or olive oil 1⁄3 cup vinegar (any kid)…
Green Salad with Your Own Dressing
Here is a recipe for a basic green salad with homemade dressing. But you can add almost anything to fancy it up! We like pieces of grapefruit, a sprinkle of toasted pecans, and a handful of baby spinach. What do…
Green Sandwich
Looking to change up your school lunch? Try making this green sandwich! You can vary the ingredients, of course, according to what you like and have on hand. And you can make it even greener by using a spinach wrap…
All Kale Caesar
The hearty texture of kale adds a new dimension to the classic Caesar salad, which is usually made with romaine lettuce. You’ll have plenty of dressing left over for more salads, since you won’t use it all. And if you’re…
Do-it-Yourself Croutons
Make the most of what you’ve got by transforming stale bread into a crunchy, delicious salad topper. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Large bowl Measuring spoons Tongs Rimmed baking sheet Oven mitts Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive…