Farm to table recipes while working from home!



Elizabeth Blankendal
April 17th, 2020

We’re just checking in! 

As we continue to adjust to our new alternate reality – we want to continue to best serve you with inspirational content and DIYs to get you through covid-19!

We are a big lover of strawberries and looking forward to our local supply. We thought it fitting to share a simple recipe, that of course looks beautiful – to kick off the start of spring!  This delicious Strawberry Avocado Spinach Salad is quick and easy to make, full of great fresh flavors, and tossed with a simple lemon basil vinaigrette.

We hope you enjoy! 



INGREDIENT LIST 



SALAD INGREDIENTS:



  • 6 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced 
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta or goat cheese 
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • half a small red onion, thinly sliced


LEMON BASIL VINAIGRETTE 



  • 1 cup basil fresh
  • ¼ tsp. Salt
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp. honey or maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • ½ tsp. lemon zest
  • ½ cup olive oil


TO MAKE THE LEMON BASIL VINAIGRETTE:

    1. In a food processor or high speed blender, combine basil, salt, garlic powder, honey, lemon juice and zest. Pulse 5 times.

    2. Slowly add olive oil while processing. Process for 1-2 minutes or until vinaigrette is completely smooth.

TO MAKE THE SALAD:

1. Toss all ingredients together with your desired amount of dressing and serve fresh immediately! Enjoy!