Quick 'N Cool Summer Salad

Cool down your toddler with a refreshing Quick 'N Cool Summer Salad. This toddler-friendly dish features a colorful mix of fresh summer vegetables and a light dressing. Source: Favorite Recipes for Family Meals Washington State University Extension

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Quick 'N Cool Summer Salad
Suitable from
Toddler foods

Medium to prepare

Total time
60min

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Makes
8servings

adjustable below

Iron
0.2mg

per serving

Common allergens

Egg, Fish, Milk, WheatIntroduce one at a time.

Ingredients

8 servings
  • Mayonnaise1/2 cup
  • Salt1/4 cup
  • Pickles1/2 cup
  • Green beans1 can
  • Yogurt low fat1 cup
  • Fish, tuna1 can
  • Cheese1 cup
  • Onions1/2 cup
  • Macaroni, cooked14 ounces
  • Lemon juice1 1/2 tablespoons
  • Spices, black pepper1/4 teaspoon

Steps

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. Prepare elbow macaroni according to package directions and drain.

  3. Add vegetables, tuna, onions, cheese, and pickles.

  4. Mix yogurt, salad dressing, lemon juice, salt, and seasoned pepper.

  5. Toss with macaroni mixture.

  6. Chill before serving.

  7. Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.

Calories
44kcal
Protein
2.0g
Fat
2.7g
Carbs
3.0g
Calories from
  • Carbs27%
  • Protein18%
  • Fat55%

Ingredient health benefits

🩸 Blood health
🦠 Immune system
👀 Eyesight
🚽 Digestion
🦴 Bone health
🤲 Skin health
🔥 Energy
💊 Supporting nutrition absorption
💭 Cognitive and neurodevelopmental
🔄 Healthy metabolism
✨ Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant
💩 Gut health

General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Estimated · 8 servings per recipe

Amount per serving

Calories

44

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.7g3%
Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 5.4mg2%
Sodium 82.0mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 3.0g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g1%
Total Sugars 0.7g
Incl. Added Sugars 0.0g0%
Protein 2.0g4%
Vitamin D 0.2mcg1%
Calcium 48mg4%
Iron 0.2mg1%
Vitamin K 6.3mcg5%
Vitamin B6 0.0mg2%
Vitamin B12 0.1mcg6%
Folate 11mcg3%
Zinc 0.2mg2%

Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.