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Superfood Salad

6/29/2021

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Recipe By: Kelley Dillon and Jenny Breen

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Ingredients
Dressing:

3 garlic scapes, finely chopped
1 Tbsp honey
1⁄4 cup sunflower oil
2 Tbsp vinegar (apple cider, white, or rice)
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Salad:

1 cup microgreens
1/2 romaine head, chopped and rinsed
3 Tbsp parsley, coarsely chopped
1 cucumber, sliced and halved
Crumbled or grated cheese of choice

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients for the dressing until combined.
In a large bowl, combine microgreens, romaine, parsley, cucumbers, cheese, and desired amount of dressing.

Optional: add other sliced or grated vegetables, hard boiled eggs, or your choice of meat

Cooking tip: Microgreens can be used to garnish anything

Storage tip: Wrap microgreens with a damp towel and store in a sealed bag or container to preserve freshness

This recipe was inspired by our CSA which included microgreens from Little Falls Microgreens.

"Sustainable farming means taking care of soil so it can take care of us."
- Ben Back, Little Falls Microgreens

Microgreens are young vegetables and herbs harvested shortly after germination. They are usually about 1-3 inches long and come in a rainbow of colors.

Microgreens are low maintenance and can be grown year around. Ben started LF Microgreens last year and now has 10 varieties. Healthy plants have less need for pesticides or herbicides. Ben doesn’t use any on his
microgreens.

Microgreens are a superfood that contain 4 to 40 times the nutrients as their mature counterparts. They're rich in vitamin K, C, E, A, and lutein which are important for skin, eye, and immune health. Fresh, local food has higher nutrient content and tastes better. Ben believes food equity can be achieved once everyone has access to healthy, nutritious food.

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Sesame-Ginger Summer Salad

6/9/2021

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Recipe By: Kelley Dillon and Jenny Breen

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Ingredients
Salad:

1/2 napa cabbage rinsed, core removed, sliced thinly or grated
1/2 head romaine lettuce, core removed, sliced thinly
1/2 bunch asparagus, trimmed and grated OR roasted
1 kohlrabi, cleaned and cut into matchsticks
2 medium beets, cleaned and cut into matchsticks (no need to peel, skins are nutritious and full of fiber)
4-6 eggs, hard boiled, peeled
1/3 cup olive oil for roasting

Optional additions:

2 carrots, grated
1 red or green bell pepper, deseeded and sliced thinly

Dressing:

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
1 Tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon dijon or stone ground mustard
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 Tablespoon soy sauce (tamari) OR 1 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, peeled and minced

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine kohlrabi and beets in one layer on a baking pan and drizzle to coat with olive oil and salt (if you don't have a pan large enough, place on two separate pans).
Roast in oven about 25 minutes or until very tender, turning once to make sure all sides caramelize.
When tender, remove from oven and cool completely (it helps to put them in the freezer to stop cooking and cool thoroughly).
In a large bowl, combine romaine, napa cabbage, grated asparagus, carrots and peppers if using.
Add roasted vegetables when cool.
Whisk dressing in a bowl, taste to adjust. Pour slowly over salad to desired amount.
Peel eggs, cut into slices or small dice and sprinkle over salad (alternatively, place salad in individual bowls and spread egg on each bowl).
Garnish with chopped peanuts or cashews, cilantro and/or mint.

This would also be delicious along side grilled meat, chicken, or tofu.

Whole foods are those that have undergone minimal processing and have no additives or other artificial substances. They are nutrient dense meaning they provide vitamins, minerals, and other health- promoting compounds with little added sugars, saturated fat, or sodium.
Nutrient dense food is the foundation of a healthy eating pattern and is recommended to maintain good health and prevent disease. The locally sourced items found in your CSA box can not only benefit individual health but also promote environmental and economic health in the community.

Eggs - Mix of producers
Excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids which are good for brain health and development

Romaine - Barry's Cherries - Staples, MN
Excellent source of vitamin A which is important for vision and eye health

Beets - Kleinschmidt Farms - Staples, MN
Rich in folate (vitamin B9) which is important for cell growth and function

Kohlrabi - Kleinschmidt Farms - Staples, MN
Excellent source of vitamin C which is important for immune function and skin health

Napa Cabbage - Kleinschmidt Farms - Staples, MN
Excellent source of calcium which is necessary to build and maintain strong bones

Asparagus - Boys-N-Berries - Brainerd, MN
Good source of iron which is responsible for the transport of oxygen in the body

This recipe featured a number of items from our Eat Well, Be Well CSA Box.

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Recipes

Superfood Salad

This recipe was inspired by our CSA which included microgreens from Little Falls Microgreens.

Sesame-Ginger Summer Salad

This recipe featured a number of items from our Eat Well, Be Well CSA Box.

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