Kids have it all figured out: if food is fun, they'll eat it. So instead of serving salad with croutons, substitute some fun goldfish-shaped crackers instead! All of a sudden, salad is fun. You can crank up the fun a little by letting your child assemble the salad—either individual salad bowls, or one large container.

 

Young children can use pre-chopped salad greens, and slightly older kids can cut the lettuce with a plastic knife. The rest is all stove-free and knife-free, so it's a safe, easy, fast and fun way to add a splash to any meal!

 

Goldfish Salad

A Brookshire's Best Recipe

Serves 4

Prep time: 10 minutes

 

Ingredients:

1 bag Romaine lettuce or salad blend (or a bowl of chopped greens)

1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1/3 cup low-fat ranch salad dressing

1/2 cup goldfish-shaped crackers

 

Directions:

Place lettuce in 4 individual salad bowls or one large serving bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss. Pour dressing over and toss again. Top with fish-shaped crackers and serve.

 

Nutritional Information:

Calories Per Serving: 75, Fat: 4 g (1 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 7 mg, Sodium: 225 mg, Carbohydrates: 6 g, Fiber: 0 g

 

© 2008, Brookshire Grocery Co.  Nutrient counts are rounded to the nearest whole number.  All dietary and lifestyle changes should be supervised by a physician.

 

Published 07/24/08