Kids Dish

I know, I know. It sounds fancy for kids. But that’s only because it has a French name. We think all French names sound fancy.

But salads are great for kids. The problem is that they are often too, well, plain for kids. Kids want to eat something with a little pizazz. Kids need garnish. Kids like frou-frou.

Simple Salad Nicoise

6 small new potatoes
1 lb. green beans
1 head romaine lettuce
2 tomatoes, quartered
3 hard boiled eggs, halved
1/2 c black olives (my kids love olives, so I keep extra on hand for more garnish)
1 (6-ounce) can tuna packed in water

Dressing:
3 T white wine vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
9 T extra virgin olive oil

In a bowl, whisk together white wine, Dijon, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle in olive oil.

Arrange salad decoratively on a platter. Top with dressing (or if you’re not sure the kids will like it, serve it on the side).

Serve with crusty bread.

green beans, salad, nicoise