How fast can your child down a salad?

I was introduced to this recipe by my friend Joan.  She and her husband invited us over to dinner, and when they told us what they were having, I was hoping to find some excuse not to come.  On the table that night was Taco Tuna Salad.

But I had one bite and LOVED it.   And everyone else that I have served it to since.  I guarantee you’ll love it too.  We had it last night, and my 6 and 2 year old, who don’t go near salads, were gobbling up lettuce leaves and chomping on tomatoes — (and I didn’t even have to disguise them).

Tossed like a regular green salad, here are the ingredients.  Add or leave out what you wish.

• Head of green leaf lettuce
• White albacore tuna, mixed with dry taco seasoning. * using white albacore tuna eliminates that “tuna” taste, and absorbs the taco seasoning taste well.
• Corn
• Black beans
• Chopped avocado
• Chopped tomatoes
• Chopped olives
• Chopped bell peppers
• Chopped monterey jack cheese

Generously pour on Catalina dressing as you toss the ingredients together.  Serve with tortilla chips.

In all, this dinner takes me 15 minutes to prepare, 0 minutes to cook, and I love watching my family enjoy their vegetables.