How Do You Make Delicious Squashed Tomato-Olive-Basil Salad With Kids?
This is a yummy and entertaining recipe to make with children. Kids love to smash the tomatoes, squash the olives, and tear the basil. My niece and nephew (now 7 and 9) demand to make this when they see me, and they eat it happily–even though they don’t usually like tomatoes or olives. To prevent squabbles, when making this with kids, divide the ingredients evenly between them, and give them each their own deep mixing bowl to work in. If making the recipe with children, supervise hand washing before they begin. I usually have them each wash their hands three times, which they gleefully report at mealtime. Also make sure the work surface is clean, spacious and appropriate for children. To their delight, I usually spread a clean vinyl tablecloth on the floor, and have them remove their shoes. (Things can get wild.) In a serving bowl, squash cherry tomatoes with one hand while shielding against squirts with the other. (When making this with children, divide the tomatoes evenly into deep
