Organic Field Green Salad (gf) Recipe
Organic field greens, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and choice of dressings.
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Ingredients
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Salad
Dressing - Classic Vinaigrette (choice)
Alternate Dressing - Creamy Lemon Herb (choice)
Method
Salad
- 1
Prepare greens
Place 6 cups of organic mixed field greens in a large salad bowl. Gently fluff and inspect leaves, removing any stems or wilted pieces.
- 2
Wash and dry vegetables
Rinse the cucumber, cherry tomatoes and carrot under cold running water. Dry thoroughly using a salad spinner or clean kitchen towel to prevent sogginess.
- 3
- 4
Halve tomatoes
Cut 1 cup of cherry tomatoes in half (or quarter if very large) and add to the bowl.
- 5
- 6
Add herbs and season
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh herbs over the salad if using. Season with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; toss gently to distribute.
Dressing - Classic Vinaigrette (choice)
- 7
Make vinaigrette
In a small bowl or jar combine 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional), 1/8 teaspoon salt and a pinch (1/16 teaspoon) black pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until the dressing is emulsified.
- 8
Dress salad
Just before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad — start with about half the dressing (about 2 tablespoons) and toss gently with salad tongs. Taste and add more dressing if desired.
Alternate Dressing - Creamy Lemon Herb (choice)
- 9
Make creamy dressing
In a small bowl combine 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional), 1 teaspoon chopped fresh herbs, 1/8 teaspoon salt and a pinch (1/16 teaspoon) black pepper. Whisk until smooth and slightly runny; add 1–2 teaspoons water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- 10
Dress salad
Toss the salad with approximately 2 tablespoons of the creamy dressing, adding more to taste. Mix gently to coat leaves without crushing them.