We often think about refreshing green salads in the spring and summer, but winter is a great time to savor a hearty salad. Especially in January 2022…we can all benefit from a little extra vitamins and minerals.
If you’re looking for an easy way to enjoy the veggies from your basket, try making a savory Chopped Winter Salad!
Use ingredients like: kale, lettuce blend, red radicchio, peppers, cucumber, cabbage, tomatoes, and carrots. If you have other ingredients like sweet potato, beets, brussels sprouts or garbanzo beans toss them in! You’ll want to use hearty ingredients in this salad that you love that also leave you satisfied. While any size “chop” will do, it’s extra tasty in small pieces so you get a little bit of all the flavors in every bite. And don’t forget to massage your Kale! It tenderizes the leafy green and makes a delicious and filling base to your chopped salad.*
Toss in your favorite salad dressing or even make your own! (An empty jar works best to shake/mix your dressing and store to an
y extra)
- 1/4 c. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Honey
- Fresh lemon juice to taste
- A pinch of salt and pepper
Shake the ingredients together and enjoy!
*To massage Kale, add a bit of lemon juice, olive oil and a tiny pinch of salt and massage with your fingers for a few minutes.
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Since 2011, Seasonal Roots’ online farmers market has connected Virginia families with local family farmers who use sustainable, humane practices. Our neighborhood market managers – who believe in living better through scrumptious, healthy eating, being kind to animals, protecting the environment, and spreading joy – home-deliver freshly harvested produce, pastured eggs, grass fed dairy and meat, plus artisan fare. We empower our members to eat better and live better with more nutritious, flavorful food that’s good for us and good for the planet. More info at seasonalroots.com.