That’s what it feels like when ramp season arrives … the year is finally beginning. Spring has finally sprung. I may still have on my insulated overalls, but the heavy jacket remains on the hook in the house. Ramps are painting the wooded hillside with the first green brush of the year and the birds…
Category: Salad Dressings
Beets!
First fresh beet salad of the season coming! Gently wilt beet greens. Slice fresh beet into matchsticks and top with fresh onion greens, toasted walnuts and a bit of goat cheese. Dress with mustard dressing … I made mine with pickled beet juice and artichoke jar leftovers plus some mustard … a little wild, but…
Salad Dressings with Lemon Balm
These two dressings use lemon balm, a strong citrus-scented member of the mint family. Light and Bright Lemon Balm Dressing Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil 1/2 cup raw apple cider vinegar 1 cup fresh lemon balm, minced 4 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper nasturtiums for garnish Combine all ingredients. Cover…
Zesty Herb Dressing
1 T vegetable oil 2 T raw apple cider vinegar 1/3 orange, cranberry or grapefruit juice ½ t oregano* ½ basil* ¼ t black pepper ¼ t salt * These amounts are for dried herbs. For fresh herbs use three times the amount. Try different combinations of fresh herbs. Mint is a good addition especially with…
Lucky Dog Greens (and more) 