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…
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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…
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)…
Classic(ish) Three-bean salad
This is our version of the classic picnic salad. We like it because we usually have canned beans in the pantry, which get us two-thirds of the way there! And our little secret? If we don’t have any fresh beans,…
Watermelon, Orange, and Feta salad
Feta is a salty, crumbly Greek cheese that’s traditionally made from sheep’s or goat’s milk and then brined, which means soaked in salty water. Here in the United States, feta is more often made from cow’s milk, which results in…
Garlicky Mustard Vinaigrette
This is a good basic, tangy salad dressing that you can adjust to your own taste. Red wine vinegar will make it mellow, for example, while balsamic will make it a bit sweet. Add different herbs, if you like. It…
Kitchen Sink Salad
Here’s a favorite example of the mix-and-match principle: a main-dish salad that won’t leave you hungry since it’s packed with filling, delicious ingredients. If you like, you can swap in a favorite salad green for the romaine. kitchen gear Cutting…
Chickpea ‘Croutons’
Try substituting crispy chickpeas for croutons in your next salad! They’re tasty and crunchy, and they add a lot of flavor. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Can opener Paper towels Colander or strainer Medium-sized skillet Measuring spoons…
Zucchini Pizza Bites
Zucchini gets sliced and topped with tomatoes and cheese in our meltingly delicious and bite-sized version of a favorite party food. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cup Large baking sheet Aluminum foil Heatproof spatula Measuring spoons…