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Easy Layered Fruit and Veggie Salad Bowl Kids Can Make at Home

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A quick, fun, and healthy layered fruit and veggie salad bowl that kids can assemble themselves, perfect for encouraging them to eat more fruits and vegetables.

Ingredients

  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
  • Carrots, shredded or thinly sliced
  • Red bell pepper, diced
  • Strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • Blueberries or grapes, halved
  • Baby spinach or mixed salad greens
  • Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
  • Honey or maple syrup
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: Sunflower seeds or chopped nuts
  • Optional: Shredded cheese like mild cheddar or mozzarella

Instructions

  1. Wash and prep produce: rinse all fruits and vegetables under cool water and pat dry. Peel cucumber if preferred and thinly slice. Halve cherry tomatoes and grapes or blueberries. Hull and slice strawberries. Shred or thinly slice carrots. Dice red bell pepper.
  2. Mix the dressing: combine ½ cup Greek yogurt with 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice. Stir until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Layer the salad: in a large clear bowl or individual mason jars, start with a handful of baby spinach or greens at the bottom. Add layers of cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red bell peppers, strawberries, and blueberries or grapes. Repeat layers if container is tall enough.
  4. Add dressing and toppings: spoon dressing over the top or between layers. Sprinkle optional sunflower seeds, nuts, or shredded cheese.
  5. Serve immediately or chill for 15-30 minutes to let flavors meld. If chilling, add dressing just before serving to keep veggies crisp.

Notes

Use organic produce when possible. For dairy-free, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond-based yogurt. Use nut-free seeds if allergies are a concern. Cut larger fruits smaller for easier handling by kids. Supervise knife use or pre-chop ingredients for safety. Dressing can be added just before serving to keep veggies crisp. Salad can be chilled for 15-30 minutes to meld flavors.

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