Salad sticks are a fun, attractive and engaging way to get kids more excited about veg! Perfectly portable, they are great for summer campouts, travel, picnics, lunchboxes and BBQs. Get the kids making these salad sticks this summer – it’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Why not come up with your own favourite combinations and share them with us on social, tagging @VegPowerUK and #SaladSticks.

Method:

Grill the frankfurter(s) and chop into bitesize pieces.

Thread prepped ingredients onto skewers to make salad sticks, alternating the ingredients whichever way you like.

Serve as is or better yet, with a favourite dip.

Still got ingredients leftover? Toss the remaining chopped ingredients together for a more ‘traditional’ salad and drizzle with dressing just before serving if you want. To keep it portable, make sure you keep the salad ingredients in a separate container to the dressing and add at the last minute to keep everything fresh and crisp. Grilled halloumi or tofu works well in place of the frankfurters for a veggie version, and cubed cheese, torn bread or croutons, chopped celery, chopped apple, blueberries, mixed salad leaves or pitted olives all work well as extra additions for a salad.