Star Salad

[20 Minutes]

Use the fresh fruits of summer to create this fun and delicious salad.

You'll need:

• green lettuce leaves • 1/2 slice (1 inch thick) watermelon for each salad • 1/2 cup cottage cheese • 1 Tbsp. fresh blueberries • knife (ADULT USE ONLY) • plates • measuring cup and spoons • spoon

What to do:

1. Let your child help clean lettuce and place on a plate.
2. Cut the watermelon slice into 5 equal wedges. Cut away and throw out the rind.
3. Show your child how to place melon wedges on the lettuce leaves with the points outward to make a star.
4. There will be a hole in the middle. Suggest that your child fill it with cottage cheese. Encourage her suggestions also.
5. Invite your child to sprinkle the blueberries on top of the center of the star.
6. Make several stars and use them as a table decoration for a holiday celebration.

Let's Talk: Ideas to Explore Together.

• Which parts of the star salad do you like? Which parts were crunchy? Chewy? Sweet?
• What other shapes could we make with fruit?

Useful information:

While you are having fun together, your child is learning to follow directions and is developing creativity.