Tomato and Basil Salad
This Tomato and Basil Salad is a great healthy snack option for toddlers. It is simple to make and full of flavour, bringing together sweet tomatoes and aromatic basil. With this recipe from Toddler Recipes Australia, you can rest assured that you are giving your toddler a balanced meal full of nutrients and vitamins. Try this tasty salad today and make your toddler’s lunchtimes a breeze!
General Information
- Calories: 58
- Serving Size: 2 Servings
- Cooking Time: 10 Minutes
This simple tomato and basil salad is a great way to get your little ones eating healthy and enjoying veggies at the same time. Perfect for lunches or snacksit’s full of flavorful yet nutritious ingredients and doesn’t contain any added salt or sugar!
Ingredients
- 4 Roma tomatoes, cut into pieces
- 4 tablespoons of basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Directions
- Start by prepping the tomatoes and chopping them into bite sized pieces. Make sure to watch out for the sharp knife! Joke: What do you call a lazy tomato? A couch potato.
- Once chopped, place the tomato pieces in a bowl.
- Next, chop the basil or tear it apart into smaller pieces and add it to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. *Joke: What do you call an olive that’s stuck in the middle of the road? A road-olive! *
- Pour the oil and vinegar mix over the tomatoes and basil and mix together.
- Serve the finished salad immediately and enjoy! Joke: What did the tomato say to the other tomato when it was being served? “You’re looking a-peel-ing!”
And you’re all done!
Enjoy your Tomato and Basil Salad!
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