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Simple Salad - start them young

Simple Salad 
Start them young!
As obesity becomes an increasing problem among children, the importance of having them understand the values of healthy eating and cooking need to start at home.  

 When they are with me, my kids cook with me, starting with simple and safe tasks working up in a progression that allows their skills to develop and remains safe.


 Ingredients
Red Leaf Lettuce
Carrots
Cucumber
Garlic
Lemon
Olive Oil

 Shred Lettuce
Shred Carrots
Slice Cucumber


 This is a simple salad, nothing fancy, but easy for my 8 year old to make.  

 Mix them together
Cut lemon in half and squeeze over the salad

 Add Salt and Pepper to taste, mix with olive oil and you are ready to go! 







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