Kid-Friendly Chef Salad

Name: Kid-Friendly Chef Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 large carrot; 1 medium cucumber; 1 head romaine lettuce; 1 red peppers or 1 green pepper; 2 slices whole wheat bread; 6 tablespoons sour cream; 2 -4 eggs; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1 tablespoon parsley flakes; 6 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon dill; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 lb cured swiss chard; 1/2 lb cubed cooked ham or 1/2 lb chicken breast; salt & pepper

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Ingredients

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1 large carrot
1 medium cucumber
1 head romaine lettuce
1 red peppers or 1 green pepper
2 slices whole wheat bread
6 tablespoons sour cream
2 -4 eggs
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
6 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon dill
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 lb cured swiss chard
1/2 lb cubed cooked ham or 1/2 lb chicken breast
salt & pepper

Directions

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["Begin by making the toppings for this chef's salad.", "For hard-boiled eggs, place two to four eggs in a heavy saucepan and cover with cold water.", "Boil for 1 minute, then turn off the heat.", "Cover and let sit for 15 minutes in the hot water.", "Next, drain the hot water and run cold water over the eggs.", "Roll each egg gently to crack the shells, then peel.", "Rinse well, then slice into 4 wedges.", "TIP: For easy peeling, work under a running tap or in a bowl of water.", "For garlic croutons, cut 2 slices of whole wheat bread into 16 squares each.", "In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter on high (about 40 seconds).", "Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of the garlic powder and toss in the bread cubes.", "Arrange the cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet or toaster oven tray.", "Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, checking frequently to prevent burning.", "Turn and brown the other side.", "Transfer to a paper towel to drain and cool.", "TIP: For fun, cut the bread into shapes using miniature cookie cutters.", "For ranch-style dressing, whisk the sour cream, milk, and vinegar in a small mixing bowl.", "Add 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder along with the parsley, dill, and a pinch of salt and pepper.", "Chill for at least 30 minutes while preparing the remaining salad ingredients.", "TIP: Ask your child to taste the dressing to see if it needs more salt or pepper.", "Explain that salt helps make the flavor sharper and pepper gives it a bite.", "Whenever a recipe says\"salt and pepper to taste