Friday, June 17, 2016

Salads in Jars :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Hungry Harvest ::




Difficulty:  Easy
Time: 15 mins,
Servings: 1 1/3 Cups Dressing Base

This week we start w/ a base recipe & morph it into 3 separate flavor profiles.  Let’s start w/ salads in jars.  Make up a bunch at once for weekly lunches of crunches. 

DRESSING BASE
Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
1/2
Cup
Evoo

3/4
Cup
Mixed citrus juice



Salt & pepper
To taste
1
Tablespoon
Miso
Opt, or mayo, yogurt, Dijon
1
Teaspoon
Garlic, scallions, chives, ginger, herbs
Opt, minced


Whisk the basic dressing together.  Add salt & pepper to taste.  Use a mixture of citrus.  If you use only lemons & limes, you’ll have to add more oil to balance the tartness.  I used blood orange, grapefruit & lemon today.  HARVEST HACKS:> Make the dressing in a measuring cup.  Just fill to the lines.


Whisk in the optional emulsifier.  I usually choose miso for the complex salty flavor & added probiotics.   Divide base dressing among pint or quart mason jars.  Add about 1/3 cup dressing per pint.  Add any additional flavors to create Greek, Italian or Asian salads. 


GREEK
Add more yogurt, fresh & dried oregano, lemon zest

ITALIAN
Fresh basil, Italian herbs, Parmesan

ASIAN
Soy sauce, ponzu, fresh ginger, chili, sesame seeds, sesame oil


Favorite Harvest Vegetables & Fruits









Load in your favorite fruits & veggies being mindful to put the most crunchy veggies in first.  They will begin to pickle a bit making for an extra delicious salad when you serve it.  I usually put onions, cukes, sweet peppers & radish in the bottom.  Top w/ your favorite veggies, fruits & salad greens.  Put on the lids & store unshaken in the fridge until ready to eat.  Shake well & serve. 


You’ll be ready for a superb Harvest lunch anywhere, anytime.  Add beans, nuts, olives, HB eggs, proteins etc as you wish.  Pint size makes for a light lunch.  Quart size is a full meal.  Bring extra.  You’ll be asked to share. 

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Blog post by Chef Mark Cleveland

Chef Mark Cleveland has joined the team of Hungry Harvest creating recipe & culinary content for success in the kitchen with the amazing produce in each weekly Hungry Harvest box.  Visit www.hungryharvest.net/recipes/  for recipes, photos & More!  Follow HungryHarvest and ChefMarkCleveland on Instagram

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