DIY Salad Bar

On a warm summer's evening I had three requirements for dinner:

1. I didn't want to turn on the oven or stove (much.)
2. I wanted a meal that was light and refreshing. 
3. I wanted something new, different and that would provide my kids with a modicum of stimulation after a long day of sibling snarking.

DIY Salad Bar to the rescue! We sliced, diced and sauteed (just a little) and came up with a meal that was delicious, nutritious...you know the deal! Rush to your local farmer's market or farm stand, supplemented by a few things you may have on hand and you'll have yourself a meal in minutes.

The bar...

The bar -- close up: veggies.

The bar -- close up: proteins.

The bar -- close up: the treats.

 

An assortment of dressings. And a cat. She'll have the tuna flavored one.

YUM!

The great part of this meal is it makes standard healthy fare fun for kids. They get to pick & choose and assemble their meal -- DIY style. You can be as creative as you want! Some topping ideas are:

 What do you like to add to a salad? Any other topping ideas? Please share them below.

Bon Appetit,

Deirdre