On a piece of paper, write out a plan for making 1 to 3 salads. As you plan each salad, keep these tips in mind:
- Vary your veggies
- Use seasonal foods; shop your local farmers market
- Include protein foods and grains to turn side salads into a meal
- Make enough for leftovers
- Save money with homemade dressings
Use the guide below to combine tasty ingredients into 1 to 3 salads. Choose ingredients that are:
- full of nutrients
- limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium
- from at least 3 food groups
Make sure the ingredients in green are on your WIC food list.
Did You Know?
- Steam hard veggies until soft for children under 4.
- Whole nuts, seeds, and dried fruit are choking hazards and should not be given to children under 4. Finely minced is okay to give.
- Never serve honey to children under the age of one.