Produce Possibilities: Salad and Saute!
This week’s recipes celebrate 2 of the harvests of high summer. Blueberries and summer squash are abundant this time of year, and there’s no better time to eat them than right now! Like most produce, the vitamin content of these items decreases dramatically when they are not used fresh!
In northern MN, late July means berry-picking time. Blueberries start to ripen about now, dotting the forest floor with tiny blue delectable treats. Blueberries are a very good source of vitamin C and fiber. Added to wild rice– another native crop of northern MN—blueberries make this week’s salad a stand-out addition to any summer meal. Top the salad with a refreshing orange vinaigrette dressing, either pre-bottled or that you make yourself!
As any gardener knows, summer squash plants produce an abundant harvest. We are getting in new local varieties everyday. Try the standard green zucchini, or mix it up with little yellow Patty-Pans or multi-colored Zephyrs. While they vary in color and size, most summer squash carries a similar mild slightly-sweet flavor. (Even the tender squash blossoms are edible. If you’re lucky enough to have some, toss a couple on top of the sauté). Summer squash are notable sources of B-vitamins and folate. This weeks’ recipe is a simple summer favorite that pairs well with almost any summer meal.
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