Anthony from Tewantin
The fruit or vegetable grown is:
Assorted Mesclun and Asian Lettuce
Recipe: Crunchy Spring Salad from the Salad Table
Ingredients:
200g mixed salad leaves, such as cos, little gem, radicchio and romaine
1 large carrot, roughly grated
1 bunch of radishes, thinly sliced
1 granny smith apple, quartered, cored and very thinly sliced
Handful fresh flatleaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped
½ cucumber, halved lengthways, deseeded and thinly sliced
3 tbsp large, plump raisins
2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds
Ingredients for the Herb Dressing:
1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
dash cayenne pepper
A pinch of freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon each of the following minced fresh herbs: parsley, basil, chervil, organo.
Method:
Wash all the salad leaves and dry well. Place in a large serving bowl and top with the carrot, radishes, apple, parsley, cucumber, raisins and pumpkin seeds. Toss together well. When ready to serve, pour Herb Dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly.
