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
This is like a piece of art! My son would love these. How long do you think it took you to make from beginning to end?
ReplyDeleteHi Amelia! It took 30-40 minutes total. The longest part is the rolling and shaping, but once you get into a rhythm it's all good. Let me know how it goes! :)
DeleteDelish!! looks straight out of a fancy bakery :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Hope you give it a try! :)
DeleteEmily, these look wonderful! Your recipes are so creative. I'm starting a new community called now your cooking with oil. I would love to see some of your posts.
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea! Thank you, I'll definitely check it out! :)
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