Monday, March 3, 2014

balsamic mustard salad dressing

ingredients:
1 tbsp. dijon mustard 
2-3 tbsp. honey (to taste)
1/4 c. balsamic vingar, good quality important
1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper

directions:
1.  in a salad bowl, whisk mustard and honey until blended.
2.  slowly incorporate balsamic vinegar.
3.  whisk until completely dissolved with dijon mixture.
4.  slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking continuously.
5.  season with salt and pepper to fast.
6.  if you want it tangier, add more balsamic vinegar. 

*orignal recipe from the garden beat - usu student organic farm newsletter

kolhrabi and lettuce salad with fresh dill dressing


ready in:  10 minutes
serves:  2

ingredients:
8 cups of lettuce
2 peeled kohrabi bulb
1 granny smith apple
1 radish
1 chopped green onion
2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. dill

directions:
1.  combine the green onion, dill, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, black pepper and olive oil in a mason jar.  
2.  screw on the mason jar lid and shake until the ingredients are combined.
3.  wash the lettuce. 
4.  slice the kohlrabi and apple into thin long strips.
5.  toss the lettuce, kohlrabi and apple in a large bowl.
6.  put tossed salad into individuals bowls.
7.  dress the salad with the dill salad dressing.

*original recipe from the garden beat - usu student organic farm newsletter