Class Five

Curious about what is in your salad mix? Check out the chart on page 3 and 4 of this handout to increase your familiarity with different types of salad "greens".

This handout will help you extend the shelf life of your favorite greens.

From the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

This handout highlights an easy to follow formula for creating salads that satisfy your tastebuds and hunger.

From the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

The taste families include: bitter, sour, sweet, salty, umami and pungent. Review this slide to learn how to balance the flavors in your sauces, seasonings and overall meal.

Table for constructing a basic vinaigrette. Find it here.

Three recipes for different styles of salad dressings: basic vinaigrette, creamy tahini, herby green.  Recipes here.

Many cultures have green sauce recipes. You can make your own version of a green sauce by combing 4 parts soft herbs (basil, parsley, dill, fennel fronds, cilantro, chives, etc.) to 1 part oil (i.e. 2 cups herbs: 1/2 cup oil). "Green Goddess" style dressings typically include basil as the primary green herb.

This fresh, zingy sauce pulls flavor inspiration from Asian cuisines. It is great as a salad dressing or grain bowl and is perfect for drizzling over cooked vegetables.

This recipe has converted many a beet hater to beet lover! Give it a try!