Months of planning, planting, watering and weeding go into this moment – first CSA boxes go out this week!

As seasonal eaters, we lean into soups and stews, braising and roasting to get us through the winter. Come spring, we are craving something fresh. 

So a seasonal milestone for us is The Salad, which returning CSA customers are familiar with, but since over 1/2 of you are new, bears repeating.

First boxes have a great assortment of greens, perfect for diving in! We make this at least once a week; it changes based on what’s in season, and never gets old.

The Salad

Dressing (serves 2-3):

1/4 cup peanut oil
2 tsp dark sesame oil
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp mirin
2 Tbsp lime juice

Gather a bunch of salad greens: lettuces, spinach, mustard, Tatsoi, Pac Choi, turnip and radish greens, etc.

Tear a healthy amount and toss with a few Tbsps of the dressing.

Make a base of dressed greens on your plate.

Top with a handful of cooked soba noodles.

Layer chopped radish, turnip, snap peas, asparagus, or crunchy goodness of your choice.

Garnish with cooked chicken, pork, steak, fish, egg or vegan protein (leftovers from weekend grilling!).

Dust with a healthy amount of chopped herbs: chives, basil, mint, cilantro, etc. Chopped nuts or seeds are welcome. Chive or borage flowers a decorative plus.

Spoon more dressing on top. Take a picture.

Enjoy!