Spring Greens Salad w/ Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
Common Salad Green Chart We've had some very hot weather the past week or so...I'm talking 80+F! It seems like we skipped right over Spring and went two feet into Summer. While I'm not complaining, it has been very nice and sunny, I wasn't quite expecting this so soon. Luckily our garden is over-joyed about the weather blossoming, sprouting and blooming. This has lead to an abundance of leafy greens, perfect for light Spring/Summer Salads on these hot days. Since we are growing our vegetables for Summer, I like to grow a wide variety of leafy greens so as not to get bored. For this Spring Salad I used a mix of lettuce, spinach, chard, and sprouts, then topped it with a tart honey lemon poppy seed dressing. This dish is a perfectly simple appetizer or side dish; the dressing complements the individual flavors of the greens without over powering them, while the carrot adds a hint of sweetness, and the hemps seeds an extra bit of crunch and a whopping
Yum, yum and yum. What an amazing collection of goodies.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Jennifer! :)
DeleteHope your father in law recovers. Spelt flour is something i am looking out for here, and how lucky are you with all that Saffron. I admire your cheesemaking, i keep meaning to have a go - but haven't quite got round to it yet.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shaheen, he is doing better, I think a visit from his son made all the difference. I've had a lot of fun making cheese, word to the wise raw milk is the way to go! :)
DeleteLots of spices and goodies in your kitchen and your kitchen garden looks very healthy. Your homemade cheese looks good. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Moya! :)
DeleteHow nice that your cookbooks brings smells of the souk and reminders of home. A lovely photo of that little bird. xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Fiona! I know it sounds crazy but it really did smell like spices, haha! :)
DeleteWow, I saw that saffron and had a twitch of envy and your garden is really coming along. I wonder how long the book needed to stay near spices that it would still have that aroma. I think that's cool!
ReplyDeleteThanks Maureen! I was giddy when I saw how much saffron he brought home! And the book well I'm sure not too long, it was in a spice store haha! Thanks for stopping by! :)
DeleteHope you father in law has better health! I admire anyone who can grow their own fruits and veggies! Thank you for sharing this month's IMK view too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joanne! He is getting recovering well. Thanks fro stopping in!:)
Deletewow, those mixed nuts were a bargain. And even having to crack them all will be worth while :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tandy! I was so excited when I found them haha! Just the Macadamia and Hazelnuts make it worthwhile. Thanks for stopping by! :)
DeleteWhat wonderful goodies in your kitchen. I love the steel tins and containers. I really do need to try cheese making sometimes, your results look delicious.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gretchen! Cheesemaking is so much fun, definitely give it a go! :)
DeleteLove you little fiesta feast outside - blue corn tortillas look fantastic! I love cookbooks and spices - love to hear your thoughts as I may be interested in finding it for myself :) Love your garlic and turmeric - two of my favourites Emily
ReplyDeleteThanks Nicole! Cookbooks and Spice are almost an addiction for me haha. Would love to discuss, feel free to drop me a line. :)
Deleteso many good things here. clever you making your own cheese. fresh garlic- how fab. i am amazed that you can bring food items back into your country. they are very strict in australia about that sort of thing. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sherry! As long as the food is cooked and under a certain amount it's usually ok. Fresh fruits, vegetables, meat,. or plants are absolutely out of the question without a USDA permit
DeleteYour garden never fails to amaze me - always so much glorious produce! Love the koi too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Celia! It's our sanctuary after a hard days work! :)
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