Layered salad

½ lettuce

1 carrot

1 red pepper

1 small can of sweetcorn

Chopping board, knife, vegetable peeler, grater, can opener, colander, serving dish.

1. Prepare the vegetables:

• wash the lettuce and shred;
• top and tail the carrot, peel and grate;
• deseed the red pepper and slice;
• drain the sweetcorn.

2. Arrange in layers in the serving dish.

• Use a variety of different vegetables and fruit, e.g. red cabbage, apple, onion, new potatoes and beansprouts.
• Add a layer of boiled egg, canned tuna or grated cheese to make a main meal.

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