Submitted by: Joe’s Gardens, written by Frank Koterba
We love when our customers share their ideas and recipes for preparing some of our favorite ingredients from our fields and other local farmers and berry growers. We have such a bounty here in Bellingham and cooking is a great way to enjoy the tastes of the season while enjoying some of the best weather of the year.
Frank Koterba is a frequent Joe’s shopper and an amazing cook! He has graciously detailed some of his favorite recipes with photos for us to share with you and hopefully, inspire you to try something new.
Enjoy and keep an eye out for more recipes coming soon from Frank!
This Strawberry Spinach Salad is a great way to start out the year as the strawberries come in.
This recipe makes about 6 servings.
Ingredients
6 c. torn fresh spinach (8 oz.)
1/2 tsp. toasted sesame seed
2 c. fresh strawberries
1/4 c. salad oil (not olive oil)
2 Tbsp. Raspberry red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 Tbsp. Toasted sesame oil
1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. snipped fresh dill or 1/2 tsp. dried dill
1/8 tsp. onion powder
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Place spinach in a large bowl. Sprinkle with sesame seed. Cut large strawberries in half and add them to the salad.
In a screw-top jar, combine remaining ingredients, cover and shake. Dressing may be prepared several hours before serving. Chill. Shake well before using.
Pour dressing over mixture in the bowl and toss gently.
Enjoy!
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