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For the salad:
1/2 bunch of kale (washed, stems removed, leaves finely chopped)
1/2 bag of arugula (washed)
1 cucumber (washed and sliced into rounds)
1 carrot (peeled and grated using a box grater or a food processor with the grater attached)
6 cherry tomatoes (washed and sliced in half)
Handful of green beans (washed and sliced into diagonal pieces)
1/4 box of blueberries (washed)
10 fresh basil leaves (washed and julienned)
Optional garnish:
sesame seeds
toasted almonds, chopped
grated parmesan cheese
For the dressing:
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon shallots (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon of honey or agave syrup
2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
sprinkle of red pepper flakes
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
To make the dressing:
Combine first 7 ingredients in a high-powered blender. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blender is on to create an emulsified dressing.
Reserve to toss with salad.
To assemble the salad:
Combine chopped, washed kale and arugula in a large salad bowl or mounded onto a large plate.
Toss lettuces with salad dressing and continue to “massage” the kale and arugula for 1-2 minutes to incorporate the dressing evenly.
Arrange cucumber, tomatoes, green beans and blueberries on top of the lettuces.
Sprinkle grated carrot and basil over the salad and top with additional garnishes, if desired.
Ingredients can be adjusted depending upon what is available at the Farmers Market week to week. Find the details on six different South Shore Farmers Markets HERE.
Courtney Palek, Director of Admissions at Old Colony Montessori School and mother of 3, is dedicated to using fresh, organic, healthy ingredients that highlight the flavors of the season. For more recipes, wellness tips, and culinary inspiration, you can follow Courtney on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cpalek1/.
