I’ve always loved chicken salad. I’m used to the traditional kind — chicken, celery, mayo — but I thought I could come up with a healthy and more exciting version for Kenya. Something about the addition of grapes seemed like a delicious idea to me since Kenya loves them on their own, so why not in this recipe?!
My friend Diane came over today and said that she normally doesn’t like chicken salad because the pieces of chicken are too big. I couldn’t agree more. You want to be able to take a bite and enjoy all of the tastes, not just chicken. By throwing everything in the food processor, it combines the ingredients so every bite has a little of everything and a lot more flavor, in my opinion.
This is a great “on the go” dish for little ones because it has a fruit, protein, carb and vegetable. Just be sure it doesn’t sit out too long because of the mayo (or Veganaise).

Chicken, Wild Rice and Grape Salad (8 Toddler Servings)

1 Chicken Breast
1/2 Cup Celery , chopped
1/2 Cup Grapes, halved, red and/or green
1 Tsp Lemon Juice
1 1/2 Tbsp Mayonnaise or Veganaise
1/2 Cup Wild Rice, cooked

1. Cook the chicken in a steamer pot over boiling water for 8 minutes. Cool and chop.
2. Place all of the ingredients except the rice in a food processor and pulse. Everything should be combined and in tiny pieces.
3. Throughly combine the chicken mixture with the rice and serve.

As you may be able to tell from weelicious, I’m a huge fan of 
potatoes. They’re inexpensive and nutritious, and babies and toddlers, in 
my experience, love them.
When I was little, potato salad was one of 
my favorite foods. It’s really easy to make and even more delicious to eat. Potatoes are a great staple food because they’re packed with fiber, 
potassium, vitamins B6 and C. 
At our local farmers market, there is a stand that sells all kinds of 
different potatoes year-round. Blue, white rose, yukon gold, you name 
it, they have it. I thought it would be fun to make a salad with different color tubers. The eye appeal of food can be a big selling 
point for little ones and this colorful treat is a hit in my house.

Blue and White Potato Salad (6 Toddler Servings)

1 Blue Potato, cubed
1 White or Yellow Potato, cubed
1 Tbsp Yogurt
1 Tbsp Vegannaise or mayonnaise
1 Tsp Dill, chopped

1. Place the potatoes in a steamer pot over boiling water and cook for
3-4 minutes or until fork tender.
2. Mix the yogurt, vegannaise and dill in a bowl.
3. Once the potato had cooled, place them in a bowl and add the yogurt
sauce.
4. Serve.

I love cooking with tofu. It’s incredibly versatile and is packed with protein, iron, calcium and fatty acids. People all over the world have been eating it for centuries, due in part to its healthful benefits.
Over the past weeks, concerns over tofu in babies’ diet have come up time and again amongst my mommy friends and weelicious readers. After researching the subject, I’ve concluded that like any food for babies, moderation is the key. I give Kenya tofu 4-5 times a week, but only a tablespoon or so. I mix it in different breakfast foods, cut it into bite size pieces for a snack or make this tofu salad.
This recipe is delicious. Creamy and tangy, it’s perfect on a spoon to feed baby or as a spread on a sandwich. When I asked one of my tasters to try it, he exclaimed, “You should just call this recipe “Delicious”!
Even those that turn their noses up at the idea of eating tofu will love this delicious recipe.

Tofu Salad (6 Baby Servings)

1/3 of a Block of Firm Tofu, rinsed and drained
1/2 Cup Celery (1 stalk) , Chopped
8 Baby Carrots
1 Tbsp Veganaise, Mayonnaise or Yogurt
1/2 Tsp Lemon Juice
1/8 Tsp Turmeric
1 Tsp Mustard

1. Wrap tofu in a towel and put something heavy on it — like a
dictionary — for 10 minutes to remove as much water as possible.
2. Place carrots in a steamer pot over boiling water for 3 minutes.
3. Add the celery and continue to cook for 4 minutes or until the
vegetables are fork tender.
4. When the vegetables are cool, place all of the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until everything is combined and little pieces remain.
5. Serve