Introduction

Imagine stepping outside your door and picking fresh, vibrant greens right from your garden or local park. “From the Field Greens” salad celebrates the simplicity and abundance of nature, allowing you to create a nutritious and delicious meal with ingredients that are often right at your fingertips. This salad is not only a testament to the power of fresh, locally-sourced produce but also a reminder of the beauty and bounty that our natural surroundings offer.

Harvesting your own greens is a fulfilling and sustainable practice that connects you with the environment and provides a sense of accomplishment. Each leaf, each herb, carries with it the essence of the place it grew, offering flavors that are unmatched by store-bought produce. As you gather your ingredients, you become part of a tradition that goes back to our ancestors who foraged for their meals. This salad is more than just food; it’s an experience, a celebration of nature’s generosity.

 

From the Field Greens Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• • A variety of fresh field greens (such as dandelion greens, chickweed, clover, lamb’s quarters, and purslane)

• • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved

• • 1/2 cup of sliced cucumber

• • 1/4 cup of thinly sliced red onion

• • 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese (optional)

• • 2 tbsp of toasted sunflower seeds or nuts of choice

• • Fresh herbs (such as parsley, mint, and basil)

• • Juice of 1 lemon

• • 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

• • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

 

Instructions:

1. 1. Gather Your Greens:
      • • Forage for fresh greens in a safe and clean environment, ensuring they are free from pesticides and pollutants.
      • • Wash the greens thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or impurities.

1. 1. Prepare the Salad:
      • • In a large salad bowl, combine the washed field greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
      • • Add crumbled feta cheese, if using, and toasted sunflower seeds or nuts for a delightful crunch.

1. 1. Make the Dressing:
      • • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
      • • Adjust the seasoning to taste.

1. 1. Toss and Serve:
      • • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
      • • Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley, mint, and basil for an added burst of flavor.
      • • Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant taste of nature’s bounty.