This salad makes a nice introduction to citrus fruits for toddlers. Veronika hesitantly asked “Apple?” when I spooned some onto her tray. Close but not quite!

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped green beans
• 1/4 cup chopped orange
• 1/4 cup chopped pineapple
• 2 chopped green onions
• 2 cups cooked brown rice

1. To prepare the dressing, whisk together the orange juice, agave, and olive oil in a large bowl. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, steam the green beans for about 6 minutes, or until tender.
3. Add the green beans to the bowl with the dressing, along with the remaining ingredients, stirring to coat.