Build-Your-Own Salad Bar
![Build-Your-Own Salad Bar Let your toddlers have control over their own dinner with a build-your-own salad bar. This well-balanced buffet is a great way to introduce your young ones to the idea of eating (and enjoying!) salad for dinner.](https://www.savvymom.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Build-Your-Own-Salad-Bar.jpg)
Serves 4-6
You’ll Need
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 3 Tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp thinly sliced chives
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 head romaine lettuce, trimmed and finely chopped
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ English cucumber, thinly sliced and quartered
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup cooked ham, chopped
- 1 cup cubed cheddar
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cup croutons
Prep and Cook
- Combine the salad dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend to combine. Store in the fridge until needed. This can be done up to three days in advance.
- Place each of the salad items in a small bowl and set out on table along with the prepared salad dressing.
- Encourage kids to build their own salad creations, choosing as many options as they like from the items provided.