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
oh wow emily. i love everything in your kitchen this month. that cookbook- what can i say? and all your lovely preserves. and the monkey bottle and the copper mugs. well i don't know where to stop. thanks for sharing. :)
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DeleteWhat a fabulous IMK instalment. You have so many wonderful things in your kitchen. I love the sound of pineapple curd. The amaranth looks very interesting and your crochet scrubbies are fabulous. I am busy with a blanket for a cousin who's having her second baby. I too have recently done a few (still more to come) reviews on old family cook books.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day.
:-) Mandy xo
Thanks Mandy! Looking forward to seeing those old recipes soon! :)
DeleteLoving the colours in your kitchen. I also love that monkey bottles, so true - def. a keeper. A friend of mine made some Pineapple Curd, it was delicious, I have never made my own.
ReplyDeleteHi Shaheen, the pineapple curd is extremely simple...and vegan! I will post it if you are interested!
DeleteThank you Emily, Yes, I am definitley interested, would be lovely to be able to make some at home. Please let me know when you post it on your blog.
DeleteSure thing, I'll message you when it's up! :)
DeleteDelicious! I passed through the Eastern Townships this summer. Love that ice wine! I want to go there some time late winter, when the maple syrup harvest is going on, and they have the erablieres up and running with maple-syrup foods and specials.
ReplyDeleteHi Francine! The Ice Wine from there is absolutely delicious, we had it before so stopping there was a must! I've been to the tapping in Vermont; it's cold but the community events are so much fun, make sure to try some of the maple candy! :)
Deletewhat an interesting peek into your kitchen this month! I especially like the Fig and Drambuie Jam :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tandy! If your interested in the Fig jam recipe, I'll be posting it soon! :)
DeleteEmily, what a fabulous garden haul! There's something really special about homegrown veg! Your yoghurt chillies look really interesting and I love the dried pineapple flower cupcakes! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Celia, there definitely is something special about homegrown and homemade! :)
DeleteI have that cookbook too! Makes me feel old when you say it's your grandparents'. :) All those wonderful things you've preserved make me swoon. You've certainly got a busy kitchen!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Maureen! Oh come on, I wouldn't say old not at all...Classic is the word to use! ;) Thanks for stopping in!
DeleteFirst Ladies Cookbook sounds right up my alley. I have a Gone With The Wind Cookbook that is tempting yet a curiosity at the same time. As fo Dahi Mirch - I had never heard of it but your picture sent me googling straight away. I will be making this when the inevtible excess of chillis appears at the end of Summer. Thanks for the inspiration. cheers xx
ReplyDeleteHi Fiona, I'm so glad it piqued your interest! I have a recipe I plan to share soon for the Dahi Mirchi, I'd love to hear what you think of them when you make it! :)
DeleteG'day! Thank you for this month's kitchen view!
ReplyDeleteLove the Riesling monkey bottle and love all cookbooks too!
Cheers! Joanne
Thanks Joanne! :)
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