In honor of summer and all vegetables bright green, yellow, red, purple, pink, and more we are celebrating with a Special Edition Vie Farmers Market Plan, coming at you this Friday!
We brought this into rotation last year and had a fantastic response — mostly because it gave folks a chance to understand how to cook their bounty of kale, radishes, tomatoes, kohlrabi (etc) in new, fun ways.
We’ll be re-using old recipes and introducing new ones! Our Farmers Market Plan is Plant-Based (read: Vegan) however you can always add in any meat-based proteins you like, especially if you’ve got leftovers from another plan you’re using or if you want to support a local butcher.
Our goal is to help support local agriculture, so remember that if you’re a member of a CSA and you get your box home, open it up and scratch your head wondering how you’ll ever convince your four year-old to eat this much Swiss chard…don’t worry! We’ve got you covered all summer with healthy, easy and fun recipes that will teach you new tricks in the kitchen.
We’ll also be taking regular trips to the Farmers Market to show you what farms we love and what you can make from their offerings.
Likewise, we’ll be highlighting local butcher shops in order to spread the word about sustainable meats and therefore encourage all of you to search for that perfect steak when the craving strikes!
The summer fun never ends here at Vie! Thanks for being on this ride and we hope you have a great sunny season.
Watch the videos from our garden as we highlight what we’re growing and how to prepare it to be delicious and sitting pretty on your dinner table.
https://www.facebook.com/getvie/videos/2101958376750452/
https://www.facebook.com/getvie/videos/2101976080082015/
And remember, any time you’re working with fresh produce — often a simple dressing is all you need to enjoy the earthy flavors on your plate without overwhelming those delicate lettuce leaves or sweet peas.
Check out this recipe for easy vinaigrettes
Healthy & Light Salad Dressings
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Yield 1 cup
Meet our top 3 favorite quick, easy, healthy, & light salad dressings: Best-Ever Balsamic Vinaigrette, Bruised Basil Vinaigrette & Healthy Ranch. There’s something for everyone and every palate here! All you need is a mason jar.
Ingredients
For the Best-Ever Balsamic Vinaigrette
4 Tbsp olive oil
6 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp soy sauce or liquid aminos
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp honey, agave, maple syrup or sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
This dressing is best for Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad, Massaged Kale Salad, Greek Salad, Italian Salad, Bruschetta (Tomato Salad), Steak Marinade
For the Bruised Basil Vinaigrette
4 Tbsp olive oil
6 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp soy sauce or liquid aminos
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp shallot, minced
1 cup (or more) fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons to taste
This dressing is best for Caprese Salad, Bread Salad, Arugula Salad, Soups, Chicken & Fish Marinade
For the Healthy Ranch
1 cup of each of the following: rinsed and chopped basil, cilantro, parsley
3 tsp shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1-2 tsp salt
1 tsp black or white pepper
2 cups buttermilk
This dressing is best for Dips, Crudité, Romaine, Egg Salad, Tex-Mex, Chicken
Instructions
For the Best-Ever Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Combine everything in a mason jar, secure lid and shake vigorously until emulsified. Store at room temperature for 1 week.
For the Bruised Basil Vinaigrette
- Combine basil and salt in a mason jar and use the end of a wooden spoon (the handle) the crush and bruise basil until its oils are released.
- Add all of the other ingredients, shake and store at room temperature for 1 week.
For the Healthy Ranch
- In a blender, combine everything and purée until smooth. Store in the fridge. *If too thin, add plain Greek yogurt to thicken.
Notes
Don’t forget to taste your dressings and adjust flavors, as needed, to best appeal to your palate. Here’s a tip: too salty? Add a bit of sugar or more acid (vinegar, lemon juice, etc.). Too acidic? Add more salt or sugar.
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