This delicious and healthy cauliflower salad with grapes is a great way to get your little one to eat their veggies. Packed full of nutrition and flavor, this simple and easy toddler-friendly salad recipe from Toddler Recipes Australia is ideal for busy parents and a guaranteed hit with your little one. With just a few ingredients – cauliflower, grapes, apple juice, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs – you can make this nutritious and delicious dish in no time.

General Information

• Calories: 204
• Servings: 4
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes

What a delightful way to get your veggies!

Ingredients

• 600 grams cauliflower florets, cut uniformly
• 200 grams seedless red grapes, quartered
• 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Splash of red wine vinegar

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Spread the cut cauliflower florets onto a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Add a couple of pinches of garlic powder and freshly ground black pepper and toss the florets to coat.
3. Roast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned. Q: Why did the mushroom go to the party? A: Because he was a funghi!
4. In the meantime, quarter the grapes, then transfer them to a bowl.
5. Once the cauliflower is finished roasting, add it to the bowl with the grapes.
6. Add the parsley and red onion, followed by the vinegar, and toss to combine.
7. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

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Safety Notes

When preparing grapes for toddlers, it is important to take certain safety precautions to ensure that the grapes are safe to consume.

First, it is important to thoroughly wash all of the grapes before serving them to a toddler. Grapes can sometimes contain bacteria, such as E. coli, that can make a toddler very ill if they are ingested. The best way to ensure the safety of the grapes is to rinse them in cold water for at least one minute.

Once the grapes have been washed, it is important to cut them in half (or in quarters). This will help to prevent choking in young children. Grapes contain high amounts of sugar which can cause a choking hazard if they are not cut correctly.

When serving grapes to a toddler, it is also important to make sure that the grapes are completely devoid of seeds. Not only can the seeds be a choking hazard for small children, but they can also be a choke-point for saliva and saliva can drown a small child if swallowed.

Finally, it is important to be mindful of the amount of grapes that you give to a toddler. Too many grapes can cause stomach ache and even diarrhea. It is generally recommended that toddlers be given no more than four grapes at a time.

By taking these safety precautions, you can ensure that your toddler has an enjoyable and safe experience with grapes.