I’ve started doing some food demonstrations at the Collingwood Downtown Farmer’s Market, and the first one was a success!
Our focus is to highlight ingredients that can be found at the market, and how simple it can be to create a nutritious and delicious meal using local produce. Other scheduled days I will be there include July 7, July 21, August 18 and September 15.
This past Saturday I shared my favourite go-to recipe, here it is!
Dr. Melissa’s Anytime Salad
The great thing about this salad is that you really can make it anytime for any occasion using whatever local, seasonal produce is available. Be sure to choose a variety of colourful vegetables, mix up the type of protein, and try any combination of oils and vinegar that appeals to you. The possibilities to enjoy this healthy salad with different ingredients is endless!
1 Cup/handful of greens (your choice: kale, spinach, chard, beet greens, salad mix)
3/4 cup protein (ie. beans, chopped chicken/turkey/steak, hard boiled eggs, tuna, salmon,
3/4 cup assorted chopped seasonal vegetables
Dressing:
2 TBSP Tuscan Herb Olive Oil (Collingwood Olive Oil Company)
2 TBSP Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic Vinegar (COOC)
Pinch sea salt, ground black pepper to taste
*use a 50/50 ratio for your olive oil & balsamic, and use any combination you like!