Kiddo's Colorful Salad Lunch Box

Hey everyone! December is here and so is the holiday season. I love the lights around this time of the year. A night time drive is wonderful. At the end of the year, resolutions also come to mind. Well, some worked for me and some did not. I'll share a positive one with you guys. This year, my picky eater started eating salads. Touch wood! Like most children, my kiddo's tastes keep on changing. I am grateful for the salad eating change. Let me share Kiddo's Favorite Salad Lunch Box.

When it comes to Salad Greens, my kiddo only eats Romaine Lettuce. A new vegetable is still a win, for me. Three vegetables - Romaine Lettuce, Persian Cucumbers and Sliced Carrots are a constant. Regular cucumbers are a big no. So far, 2 salad dressings are liked - Ranch and Olive Garden Salad Dressing.

Shaking the lunch box with all salad vegetables, crunchy toppings and dressing is the most fun part for my kiddo. Shake! Shake! Shake!

Grapes are a must in kiddo's lunch. Any color is okay. Thank goodness for that. Croutons, Mixed Nuts, Popped Chips, Pretzels, Granola, Edamame are part of the Salad Lunch Box too. Fridays are special with candy at times.

I would love to hear what kind of salad your family likes.

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