5 Kid-Approved Salad Recipes

Do you have a hard time getting your kids to eat a salad? Making these 5 Kid-Approved Salad Recipes with your little ones might help!

5 Kid-Approved Dinner Salad Recipes

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Salad in a Jar with Poppy Seed Dressing

Candied Pistachios Shopping List:

• 1 cup Pistachios, with the shell removed
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Butter
• 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon

Poppy Seed Dressing Shopping List:

• 1- 6 oz. container Greek Strawberry Yogurt
• 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream
•  1/4 cup Mayo
• 2 Tablespoons Milk
• 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• 3 Tablespoons Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Poppy Seeds
• A Tablespoon of Sesame Seeds

This is my pick for favorite salad this year! Burnt Macaroni‘s 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:

• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
• A pound of Fresh Green Beans
• 3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• Cherry or Grape Tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• Feta Cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 4-5 strips Bacon, cooked and crumbled

Instructions:

• First, in a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Then, cook the green beans for 5-10 minutes, until tender.
• Immediately drain the green beans, and put them in a bowl of ice water for a few minutes, to stop the cooking.
• Next, drain the beans again, and then pat dry.
• Toss the beans, in a bowl, with the tomatoes.
• Then, 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 of Black Beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 Tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Cheese Doritos, broken into pieces
• Catalina dressing

Instructions:

• Start by preparing the taco meat.
• Then, in a large bowl, add the chopped lettuce, black beans, tomato, and cheese.
• Add taco meat, and combine.
• When ready to serve, add the Doritos and the dressing.

BLT Caesar Salad

Shopping List:

• A cup of chopped Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 cup cooked Bacon, chopped
• 3 Romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded
• A cup of Croutons

 

For the Dressing:

• 2 Tablespoons of Mayonnaise
• 1 Tablespoon of Dijon Mustard
• 2 Tablespoons of Milk
• Pinch of Garlic Salt
• A dash of Worcestershire Sauce
• Pinch of Salt
• Black Pepper

Instructions:

• First, 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
• 4 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
• 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
• Salt and Pepper

Instructions:

• Start by preparing the dressing, and then set aside.
• Next, in a large bowl, combine spinach, mixed greens, strawberries, and pecans.
• Add dressing, and then mix completely.
• Serve.

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Do your kids like salad? Comment below!