Salads for Kids

Cool shapes, fun toppings, and colorful dressings will win over your picky eater.

By Jackie Plant

Jim Franco

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Pinwheel Salad

It's a breeze to make, especially if you use precut veggies.

Makes: 4 servings

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Comments (4)

h.mote wrote:

"Salads for Kids" who are they kidding? "Cool shapes, fun toppings, and colorful dressings will win over your picky eater." Yeah, right... my kids might play with something 'cool, fun, and colorful', but never consider eating it. Why do I keep wasting my time reading these supposed 'picky eater' recipes from Parents magazine? They have no clue.

3/16/2012 04:08:44 AM Report Abuse

helen12574 wrote:

vegetables are still vegetables - no matter how you slice it. my kids wouldn't touch this.

3/15/2012 12:46:03 PM Report Abuse

kimberlynassau wrote:

I know that, when it comes to food, presentation is important and that we also eat "with our eyes". But Really? Really? Do you really think we have time to art-direct our childrens' dinners?

3/18/2011 03:11:14 PM Report Abuse

k80grmc wrote:

looks neat.

9/15/2010 05:47:05 PM Report Abuse