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Easy Massaged Chard Salad

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Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 bunch of chard, washed well, heavy/coarse stalks removed Juice of 1 lemon (or 1–2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar) Olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Optional extras (try a combo!): Cubed avocado; sliced apples or pears; orange, grapefruit, or tangerine segments; sliced cherry tomatoes; grated carrots; toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) [...]

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Gypsy Pepper and Cucumber Salad

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Adapted from a recipe by Madhur Jaffrey, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 2 Gypsy peppers, seeded and cut into 1/4” cubes 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced (peel if desired) 1 ripe medium tomato, cut into 1/4” cubes 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to [...]

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Green Bean Salad

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Recipe by Non-Reactive Pan, clarosouthwick.com/blog INGREDIENTS 1 pound green beans (and/or yellow), tips cut off 1/2 lemon Olive oil to drizzle over cooked beans Salt and pepper to taste Options to toss with beans: 1/2–1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced 2 tablespoons shallots, minced 1 tablespoon sliced almonds 1 tablespoon capers (drained) PREPARATION Bring an inch [...]

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Spinach Salad with Toasted Pecans

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Adapted from vinegartart.com INGREDIENTS 1 bunch spinach, washed thoroughly and cut or torn into bite-size pieces 1 large or 2 small ripe pears and/or apples 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup shaved or freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted (see Cook’s note) [...]

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Orange Beet Salad

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Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 1 bunch beets, greens removed 2 navel oranges 1 bunch arugula, trimmed and torn to bite-size pieces 1/3 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1⁄4 cup chopped walnuts, optional 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice 1 tsp dijon mustard 1⁄2 Tbsp honey PREPARATION [...]

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Grapefruit Kiwi Salad

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Courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned 1 kiwi, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices 2 cups lettuce, torn or chopped into bite-sized pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil or any nut oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon honey 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped nuts, e.g., walnuts or [...]

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Asian Pear, Plum, and Cucumber Salad

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Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 1 cup Asian pear, thinly sliced 1 cup English cucumber, seeded and cut in bite-size pieces 1 cup plum, cut in bite-size pieces 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1–2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon chopped basil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or nut oil (e.g., walnut or hazelnut) 1/2 teaspoon salt [...]

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Arugula, Tomato, and Red Onion Salad

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Adapted from chefjamie.com INGREDIENTS 1 bunch fresh arugula leaves, washed and dried 4 Roma tomatoes, sliced 1/4 cup red onion, minced 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro, basil, flat-leaf parsley, or a combo 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste PREPARATION Place the vinegar [...]

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Raw Beet Salad with Apples and Cheese

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Adapted from Cook with Jamie by Jamie Oliver INGREDIENTS 4 beets, washed, peeled, and cut into matchsticks (aka, julienned) 2 green apples, (peeled or not—your preference), cored, and cut into matchsticks 7 ounces goat, feta, or gorgonzola cheese 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon white balsamic or white wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil Salt [...]

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Cucumber Mint Salad

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Adapted from simplyrecipes.com INGREDIENTS 1  cucumber, sliced 1/4 onion, thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch long segments 2 or 3 red radishes, thinly sliced 10 mint leaves, thinly sliced 4 tablespoons feta cheese White vinegar Olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper PREPARATION In a medium sized bowl, gently toss together the sliced cucumbers, onion, radishes, [...]

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Chickpea Salad

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Adapted from allrecipes.com INGREDIENTS 1 can garbanzo beans, drained 2 tablespoons onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bunch cherry tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup chopped parsley 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste PREPARATION In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas,onion, garlic, tomato, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice and salt [...]

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Mixed Greens and Strawberries with Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Recipe courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 2 cups arugula 1 cup mizuna 1 cup butter lettuce 1 cup strawberries, halved 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper PREPARATION Tear greens into bite-sized pieces as necessary. In a serving bowl, toss together greens [...]

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Pea Salad

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Recipe courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons sesame oil or other cooking oil 2-3 cups snow peas or sugar snap peas or combo, trimmed 3 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce) 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 clove garlic, crushed (or 1 green garlic stalk, chopped) Peppercorns Salt to taste PREPARATION Heat sesame oil [...]

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Watercress, Orange, and Fennel Salad

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Adapted from The Essential New York Times Cookbook by asweetspoonful.com INGREDIENTS 1 bunch watercress 1 fennel bulb 2 navel oranges (reserve one to juice for the dressing) 1 tablespoon walnut oil Salt and pepper to taste 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped PREPARATION Wash the watercress well and cut off the stems. Place leaves in [...]

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Mache Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

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Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 bunch or bag of mache greens 1 orange, supremed (see Cook’s note); reserve juice for the vinaigrette Chopped pecans or other nuts (optional) Citrus Vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, very finely minced Salt and pepper to taste PREPARATION [...]

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Roasted Radicchio Salad

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Adapted from simplyrecipes.com INGREDIENTS 1 head of radicchio 1/4 cup olive oil 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste 1 garlic glove, minced 1/4 teaspoon mustard Freshly grated parmesan cheese PREPARATION Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and mustard until well combined. Quarter radicchio and bake at 375°F for 12–15 [...]

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Avocado Mandarin Salad

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Courtesy of Delilah’s Farm Report INGREDIENTS 1 avocado 2 mandarins 1/2 head red leaf lettuce 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 tablespoon good quality balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper PREPARATION Cut avocado in half, remove pit. Slice each half in 6 lengthwise wedges. Separate [...]

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