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Do you have a hard time getting your kids to eat a salad? Today on Family Food Live, we shared 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:

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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.

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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

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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

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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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