The word ‘salad’ can be off-putting when thinking about family meals and kids! I can bet your child does actually eat something resembling salad though; whether that be cucumber or carrots at least. The great thing about serving meals ‘family-style’ is you can serve all components to this dish in the middle and everyone can take what they wish and you build from there over the years.

Don’t think your picky eater would ever eat this? Think again!

Download my ‘How to get your child to try new food’ and you’ll be many steps closer I promise.

INGREDIENTS:

- Mini chicken fillets – they cook quickly and are more tender I find. If using regular sized chicken breasts, bash them out until thinner all over (about 2 cms). I’ll be frying mine and following this method.
- Parmesan shavings or another cheese if you prefer (I use a veggie peeler)
- Romaine or cos lettuce (or whatever you have)
- French fries
- Croutons – slice bread in thicker chunks and dice up and fry in a mix of oil and butter until crispy and golden. Use sliced bread for thinner chunks if that’s all you have
- Shop bought caesar dressing

Serving suggestion:
- A large dollop of long-term thinking (don’t focus on just one meal)
- A cup of cheerful conversation (no bribery, just connection)
- A pinch of salt (how you should take all food rejection!)
- Lashings of laissez-faire (the less you micro manage, the better)