In the early spring box, we sent an array of different leafy greens you can use to make a yummy salad! 

The mixed greens, some radicchio, endive and swiss chard! Just like what you get in bags at the store that go bad before you get to them. 

Make a fresh salad at home right from your backyard! 

Here are some fun salad dressing you can dress your salad in and try out, enjoy! 

 

Honey Mustard 

Ingredients: 

• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Djion mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, like soy, peanut, or corn
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mustard, honey, vinegar, and salt. Gradually whisk in the oil to make a creamy dressing. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days.

Lemon Vinaigrette 

Ingredients: 

• Fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh or dried thyme (optional)
• Honey or maple syrup (optional) 
• Dijon mustard
• Garlic 
• Extra-virgin olive oil

1. Add the lemon juice, garlic, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to a small bowl, and whisk to combine. Then, add the olive oil.

2. As you pour in the oil, whisk continuously until the dressing is emulsified.

 

Blue Cheese Dressing 

ingredients: 

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 1/2 cup crumbled Maytag or other blue cheese (about 3 ounces

• 1/2 cup half and half

•  2 tablespoons sour cream

•  1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

•  1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

•  1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

•  Freshly ground black pepper

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, 1/4 cup blue cheese, half and half, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and salt, until smooth. Gently stir in the remaining 1/4 cup blue cheese and season with pepper to taste. Use now or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Thousand Islands Dressing 

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 2 teaspoons finely diced onion ((I use red onion but yellow or white would work just fine))
• 1/4 teaspoon finely minced garlic ((about half of a small clove))
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
• 2-3 dashes Tabasco sauce ((optional))

1. Add all ingredients to a small bowl and mix well. Taste and add additional salt if desired. Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve.

Keeps refrigerated for up to a week.

Italian Dressing