Farm Plate Special Recipe
A new addition to our lunchtime options, the contents of the Farm Plate Special change every day. Every ingredient in this dish is specially picked by our chef based on what’s available locally, what‘s in season, and what flavors best compliment each other to make a tasty meal.
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Ingredients
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Farm Plate Special Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps for Farm Plate Special
- 1
Cook the Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Rinse the fresh spinach and set aside.
- 3
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 4
Assemble the Plate
In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, chopped vegetables, and spinach. Crumble the feta cheese on top and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- 5
Serve
Divide the Farm Plate Special into serving bowls and enjoy fresh!