Greens and Things

New Resolution! First recipe: Greens and Things

As I work at Organic Harvest I continue to get requests for the recipes of the dishes that fill our deli case. Although I love to share recipes I haven't been prepared to give'm out as I usually use what is available-add of little of this and a little of that-and after creating several new recipes daily I find it hard to remember what I put in each one. I have resolved to start recording my creations and will begin by offering you the recipe of one of my favorite salads, GREENS AND THINGS! What's amazing about this salad is that it is packed with so many nutrients that it's a complete meal all in itself, while at the same time it's versatile enough that it can be put over a green salad or completed with a piece of sauteed fish or chicken. You'll have to bare with me as my measurements may not be exact, but since it's just a salad I think we can play around with this recipe and still do fine.

GREENS and THINGS

Forbidden rice (1 bag 15 0z)

spinach (several handfuls, thin slice)

peas (1 frozen bag)

artichokes (drained, one small jar or can)

roasted red peppers (about 2 large, fresh or from a jar)

cranberries (organic, no additives,1 cup)

pecans (1 cup, rough chop)

spring onion (a few, fine slice)

Dressing

juice of 1 orange

1/4 cup of balsamic

garlic powder (dash)

parsley (couple of tablespoons)

cumin (several dashes)

salt (to taste)

olive oil (just enough to balance out flavors)