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After a long week at work, all you need is an escape from the chaos. This time on #SaffronStaysSunday we’ve something fun for you to make and eat. Don your chef’s hat and aprons to rustle up something amazing in the kitchen! 

Salads are a great way to make your kids eat vegetables.The kids might not find them very appealing but put together some interesting and fun ingredients, and your picky-eater will gobble them up quick. Don’t trust us? Try them and find out!

1. Broccoli Chicken Salad 

Sweet raisins, crunchy almonds, creamy cheese and crispy chicken, all tossed in a delicious dressing. Even your picky eater is going to devour it. 

Time: 15 MINS

Refrigerate: 60 mins

Ingredients: 10 to 12 pieces of chicken, 2 broccolis, 6 cups florets,1 red onion, chopped, half cup raisins

For the Dressing: 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar 1 cup mayonnaise

 Process:

• Fry the chicken pieces till crisp, drain them on the paper towel and dice accordingly
• Separate the broccoli crowns into small pieces and put them in a large bowl.
• Add the chopped red onions, chicken and raisins to the broccoli. Toss to mix. 
• Combine the mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl and add broccoli mixture. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy maximum freshness and flavor.

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2. Mustard Potato Salad Recipe

Creamy and tangy, this potato salad pairs great with sandwiches and pasta, making a healthy meal for your kids.

Time: 60 MINS

Ingredients: 6 medium red potatoes, half diced sweet onion, 2 large stalks celery (diced), 5 hard-boiled eggs, 1 teaspoon celery seed, 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, 1 teaspoon salt ,half teaspoon ground black pepper, half cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon white vinegar 

Garnish: Cherry tomatoes, parsley, and sweet paprika

Process: 

• Boil the potatoes until tender, then cool them. With skin on, cut cooked potatoes into cubes.
• Place in a large mixing bowl with onion, celery, chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery seed, pickle relish, salt, and pepper. 
• Toss everything together gently. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar or pickle juice.
• Mix this dressing with the potatoes until they are completely coated. Decorate the salad with egg wedges, parsley and tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with a light dusting of sweet paprika. Refrigerate mustard potato salad for at least 4 hours

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3. Strawberry Spinach Salad

Juicy strawberries and glazed walnuts are surely going to be your kid’s favorite salad.

Time: 15 MINS 

Ingredients: 1/3 cup oil, 2 tablespoons honey, cinnamon, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, one teaspoon dijon mustard, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 8 cups baby spinach leaves, 2 cups sliced strawberries, walnuts 

Process:

• In a small jar combine the oil, honey, cinnamon, lemon juice, mustard, and salt and shake well.
• You can also combine these ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until blended. Cover and refrigerate the dressing until serving time.
• Combine the strawberries and spinach in a bowl and toss gently. 
• Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to six hours. 
• Just before serving, drizzle the salad with the dressing and walnuts and toss gently.

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4. ITALIAN PASTA RECIPE SALAD

Tossed with pasta, yummy vegetables and lots of cheese! Don’t forget the garlic ranch dressing.

Time: 10 MINS

Ingredients: Half cup pasta, two cups broccoli,1 cup cauliflower, chopped, 1 cup mushrooms, sliced, 1 artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, half cup onion, chopped, one cup Italian salad dressing, 3/4 cup black olives, sliced, one tomato, chopped, one avocado.

Process: 

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions. In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and onion.
• Toss with the dressing, then cover and chill for 4 hours.
• Before serving, toss the salad with the black olives, chopped tomato, and chopped avocado.

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5. Ramen Noodle Coleslaw Recipe

Crispy and crunchy, this one is a guaranteed hit. Let your little chef take the lead. 

Time: 15 MINS

Ingredients : Half cup canola oil, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tbsp. honey, 1 package ramen noodles, packaged coleslaw mix or 1 large cabbage shredded, half cup peanuts.

 Process:

• In a large salad bowl, whisk together canola oil, vinegar and honey. Whisk in the seasoning packet from the Ramen noodles.
• Place Ramen noodles in a sealed plastic bag, and crush with your fingers or a rolling pin. 
• Pour into the dressing in a big bowl.
• Pour coleslaw mix over top and coat well with the dressing.
• Top with peanuts.

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6. Waldorf Salad Recipe

This scrumptious salad has apples, mayonnaise and walnuts.

Time: 20 MINS 

Ingredients:  3 medium apples, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 dash salt, 1 cup celery (thinly sliced), 1/2 cup walnuts (coarsely chopped), 1/2 cup whipping cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 3 cups mixed salad greens.

Process:

• Wash the apples, keep the peel on.
• Core the apples and cut them into half-inch cubes.Sprinkle the apples with sugar, lemon juice and salt.
• Add celery and nuts and toss to blend them in a medium bowl with an electric mixer, whip the cream to make stiff peaks.
• With spatula or spoon, gently fold the mayonnaise into whipped cream. Fold the whipped mayonnaise and cream mixture into apple mixture.
• Serve the salad on mixed salad greens or lettuce leaves.

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7. Fruit Salad With Vanilla Pudding

This refreshing fruit salad is a perfect side dish and a healthy dessert. It’s a big hit amongst kids.

Time: 10 Mins

Refrigerate: 60 MINS

Ingredients: 1 cup regular sour cream, one can pineapple chunks in juice, one box vanilla instant mix, favorite fruits.

Process:

• Drain the pineapple chunks, reserving the juice in a 1-cup measuring cup. Add 3/4 cup of the pineapple juice. 
• If you don’t have enough pineapple juice, add enough water to the juice to make 3/4 cup.
• Mix the  juice, sour cream and instant vanilla pudding in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
• Toss all the fruits together. 
• Place the fruit salad in a tall glass.

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8. Broccoli Slaw Recipe

Mix everything together with this sweet and creamy dressing and it’s ready in minutes. A healthy twist to a dessert for your little ones.

Time: 20 MINS

Ingredients: One package broccoli slaw, 3 to 4 tablespoons red onion (chopped), 1/2 cup raisins, 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, 2 tablespoons cooked crumbled chicken, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, 1/4 cup light mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon light sour cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon celery seeds, salt, freshly ground black pepper.

Process: 

• Combine the broccoli slaw mixture with the onion and sunflower seeds and chicken.
• In another bowl, combine the lemon juice, vinegar, mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, and seeds.
• Stir the dressing into the broccoli mixture until combined.
• Cover, refrigerate and serve after some time.

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9. Grilled Chicken and Veg Chopped Salad

Can be served mixed and separately too, making it a perfect salad for kids and adults alike.

Time: 30 MINS 

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil, two tbsp apple cider vinegar, two tsp Dijon mustard, one tsp maple syrup, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp thyme, 2 tsp chopped garlic, 1 boneless chicken breast, 2 portobello mushroom, one small zucchini , half red onion , two cups chopped lettuce, one tomato, half cup crumbled cheese.

Process: 

• Combine olive oil, vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk them together. 
• Half of the mixture should be kept aside as dressing. Add thyme and garlic to the other half as marination. 
• Place the chicken in a bowl and toss with two tbsp marinade. 
• Put mushrooms, zucchini and red onion in a bowl and toss them. Heat grill to high. 
• Grill the chicken for five minutes until cooked through.
• Grill the mushrooms until juicy, and zucchini and onions until tender. Slice the chicken and vegetables into pieces and place in rows on a platter with lettuce, tomatoes. 
• Drizzle the dressing over lettuce and tomatoes.

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10. Salad In A Jar

Trick your kids to eat their veggies by putting the healthy stuff in the container. Let your kids have fun while shaking it up.

Time: 20 MINS

Ingredients: Half cup olive oil, half cup white balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, half tsp salt, 1 cup quinoa, 300-g pkg frozen cooked prawns, one bunch small radish, sliced four mini cucumbers , thinly sliced 1 pint cherry tomatoes , halved eight cups baby kale or baby spinach.

Process:

• Whisk oil with vinegar, dijon, honey and salt in a bowl and season with fresh pepper.
• Cook the quinoa according to package directions but without salt and set aside to cool. 
• Combine the shrimp with radishes, cucumbers and tomatoes in a bowl as you drizzle with half the dressing and toss.
• Divide the quinoa in jars and add shrimp and vegetables and top the jar with baby kale. Serve with dressing on the side.

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This Sunday calls for family time, so put on some music and bring out your inner chef! Share this writeup with friends, tag us at #SaffronStaysSunday when you do, and tell us which recipes did you try!

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