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28 Aug

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Farm fresh watermelon is such a delicious treat.  We typically just cut it up and eat it, but this week I wanted to use it in a new recipe.  Pairing it with the cucumber, onion, and some fresh mint in a salad creates a unique flavor profile that will make a great side dish for any meal.

Watermelon Salad

Ingredients:
6 cups watermelon, cubed
1 cucumber, skin left on and thinly sliced
1 white onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
3 Tbsp mint leaves, roughly chopped
1 lime, juiced
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
½ tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
¼ cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese

  • Place the watermelon, cucumber, and onion in a large bowl.
  • Add mint leaves to the bowl and mix well.
  • In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk and then pour over the salad.  Toss to coat all of the produce.
  • Sprinkle on the cheese and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Recipe and photos by Stephanie Borzio.  Stephanie is a mom of three active boys and is an autoimmune warrior.  After battling her own health for several years, Stephanie found healing through food and lifestyle changes, including joining Blooming Glen Farm CSA of which she is a long time member.  She is a Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing healthy living tips and real food recipes.  Instagram and Facebook: Tru You Essentials; Website: www.truyouessentials.com

 

18 Jul

Posted at 14:47h in Recipes by
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With all the summer veggies coming in I had to make some fresh spring rolls with them! You can add in whatever else you have on hand like fresh herbs or sliced avocado.

Enjoy with my delicious tahini dipping sauce on the side:)

Ingredients for Spring rolls

1 pack rice paper
Bunch of carrots
1 cucumber
1 zucchini
1 red pepper
1 mango
Pea shoots
Scallions
Fresh mint or cilantro

Cut carrots, pepper and mango into thin strips. Slice cucumber and zucchini vertically as thin as you can (I used a mandolin). Dice scallions. Add water to a large plate to use for soaking the rice paper. When the rice paper becomes soft remove from water and add vegetables and mango to center of the paper. Tuck in sides and roll up until everything is secure inside. Continue for rest of rolls.

Ingredients for Tahini dipping sauce

1/4 cup tahini
2 Tbsp coconut aminos
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 clove garlic, grated
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper
Red pepper flakes(if you like spice)

Whisk all ingredients together and serve with spring rolls. Enjoy!!

Recipe and Photos by Olivia Edgar. Olivia’s passion for food and cooking finds focus on recipes using plant based, organic ingredients which make people feel their absolute best. She is a graduate of The Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) and now meal preps for clients and small events. Olivia is newly married, and when she’s not cooking and sharing her recipes and holistic approaches on her Instagram account, you can find her working on their fixer-upper in Telford.