Materials:
Green Goddess Dressing –
– 1 cup plain yogurt
– 1 cup parsley
– 1 cup mixed herbs: dill, mint, cilantro
– 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– ½ teaspoon lemon zest
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 2 teaspoons capers
– 1 teaspoon roasted minced garlic paste
– Salt & pepper to taste
Lily Pads -mini cucumbers, sliced
Flowers -cherry tomatoes

Preschool Learning Objectives:
– To encourage curiosity and investigation

Teacher Instructions:
1. Use a food processor to blend all dressing ingredients until smooth. Pour into a shallow bowl

2. Slice cucumber lilly pads and place on top of dressing

3. Cut cherry tomato flowers as shown and place on top of dressing

4. Serve with additional sliced cucumbers and cherry tomatoes as well as any other favorite veggies!

5. While the students are enjoying the snack, tell them about ponds and the different plants and animals that can be found there.

Teacher Tips for Differentiated Instruction:
– Encourage children with prior knowledge to share information about pond creatures.
– Allow children to explore the herbs and measure ingredients for the dip.