Easy, Healthy No-cook Meal Idea

Are you looking for a healthy, no-cook meal idea?

Try a salad bar!

Salad bar night has been a family favorite at my house for years. I feel good about it because it's healthy AND easy. My family loves it because they can pick and choose from what they like (and skip the things they don't like).

Here's how I do it:

Put a bunch of stuff in bowls on the table.

Pass the bowls around

Let everyone take when they want.

Enjoy.

Here's what we usually include:

• Salad greens. We tend to like crisp romaine lettuce.

• Canned kidney beans. My kids love these.

• Crumbled Salty cheese. Our favorite is queso fresco.

• Shredded Carrots. They are always a hit.

• Canned corn. Cold, straight from the can. Kids love the sweetness.

• Croutons. In the photo about I just toasted some leftover naan bread.

• Crumbled bacon or ham squares.

• Sliced veggies. Use what your family likes. Mushrooms, cucumbers and bell peppers are our favorites.

Kids love salad if you start them eating it young.

I also always include a side of fruit. In the summer, that's usually watermelon. I keep a whole bunch sliced in the fridge.

For dressing, I tend to choose a healthier vinaigrette, but use whatever your family likes.

If you want to get fancy and make your own, here's a great blogpost on how to do that.

• https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/6-healthy-homemade-salad-dressings/

Happy Salad Making!