Maple Vinaigrette
Makes 1-1/2 cups Serving a salad to kids can be like mixing oil and vinegar: They just don’t go together without some coaxing. But with a creative approach, the right ingredients and a mild, smooth dressing, even the pickiest eaters can learn to love salad. Get kids involved in…
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Makes 1-1/2 cups
Serving a salad to kids can be like mixing oil and vinegar: They just don’t go together without some coaxing. But with a creative approach, the right ingredients and a mild, smooth dressing, even the pickiest eaters can learn to love salad. Get kids involved in the preparation: At the store, make salad selection a game. Ask little helpers to spot differences between romaine and Boston lettuce or choose the “best” bag of baby carrots. At home, even young children can slosh lettuce leaves in a bowl of water and place them in a colander. As for kid-friendly dressings, it’s all about having a touch of sweetness in the mix, but avoid refined sugars and rely instead on juice, maple syrup and honey.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbs. maple syrup
- 2 to 2 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh basil
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Preparation
Whisk all ingredients together.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 91
- Carbohydrate Content 2 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 9 g
- Fiber Content 0 g
- Protein Content 0 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 26 mg
- Sugar Content 2 g