20 Kid-Friendly Veggies

Get your picky kid to start trying (and yes, loving) vegetables in just one month. We've got a brilliant week-by-week plan for delicious but easy side dishes that will have your child asking for more.

By Colleen Weeden

Paula Hible

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Week One: Make Familiar Veggies More Fun

Cucumber Ribbon Salad
Trim the ends off a medium cucumber, then cut it in half crosswise and peel into strips. Whisk 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon honey, salt, and pepper. Toss the dressing with the cucumber and some toasted sesame seeds.

Tip: Ready in 15 minutes.

*All recipes make 4 to 6 servings.

Find the printable recipe here

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Comments (6)

cardenacademy wrote:

While this is a yummy recipe.My 7 year old like it very much. Easy and delicious.

11/9/2011 01:07:19 AM Report Abuse

D12brown wrote:

While this is a yummy recipe, cucumbers are a fruit, not a veggie.

3/26/2011 01:48:10 PM Report Abuse

preaus wrote:

My 7 year old says that these are the best cucumbers he has ever had. Easy and delicious although I cut the cucumbers in half moons instead of ribbons.

11/19/2010 06:19:02 PM Report Abuse

jcordon123 wrote:

I HAVE A 19 MONTH OLD WHO REFUSED TO EAT JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO MAKE ANYMORE ALL HE IS SO PICKY. WHAT CAN I OFFER MY SON TO EAT

7/16/2010 10:24:25 PM Report Abuse

carmen.dinu21 wrote:

yes,I like this!My 7 daughter loves a lot cucambers and I'm always looking for new and interesting receips.

1/3/2010 11:49:09 AM Report Abuse