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If you’re looking for new ways to add more fruits and vegetables to your family’s diet, look no further than your neighborhood Farmers’ Market, your own backyard, or a community garden.

During the warm and sunny days of summer, it’s easier than ever to find affordable, farm-fresh produce. You can find everything from crunchy carrots and fragrant herbs to juicy berries and peaches — and produce grown locally usually tastes a lot better too! Take advantage of the rainbow of fresh summer fruits and vegetables to create healthy recipes your kids will love, like this Rainbow Vegetable Dip!

Assorted vegetables around a bowl of ranch dip

Rainbow Vegetable Dip

MAKES 3 SERVINGS

  • ½ cup lowfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon honey mustard
  • Fresh vegetables of your choice
TIP: If you can’t find fresh dill at the market, substitute with ¼ teaspoon dried dill.
  • Place the yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, and honey mustard in a medium-size bowl and stir well to combine.
  • Let children help themselves to the dip and a variety of colorful vegetables including bell peppers, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, and cucumber.

Nutrition Information per Serving (about 3 tablespoons dip):

50 calories, 3g fat (0.5g saturated), 95mg sodium,
2g carbohydrate, 0g fiber, 3g protein
Child happily eating colorful vegetable salad at table

A Tip for encouraging vegetables

Encouraging children to try new vegetables or gobble up the ones they already love is often as simple as cutting them into different shapes and sizes, putting a variety of colors on the plate and serving a yummy dip on the side. You can talk about eating the rainbow every time your child takes a bite.