Les Salades Composées
George's Garden Mesclun Greens
The best salad is not complicated but made with the freshest possible greens and garnishes. Les Salades composées or mixed green salad can be made from an infinite list; the only consideration is freshness. But you say you bought it fresh. Just because you purchased from the fresh bin at the market does not guarantee the pick date. Consider the source and how far that head of lettuce traveled.
Substitute ingredients at will when shopping or picking fresh.
George's Garden Snap "Sugar Daddy" Peas
My dad was a Master Gardener, and fresh veggies were always steps away. Here’s the inspiration for a salad I prepared today and served from my garden to plate in under 5 minutes.
Chef George's Salad Simples
Salade Simple
Sugar Snap Peas, steam for 30 seconds, shock in cold water
Mixed Mesclun Greens
Arugula
Red Kale
Sweet and Neat Cherry Tomatoes
Juice 1/2 lemon
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
pinch sea salt + a few sprigs of fresh mint leaves
Add lemon juice, olive oil, mint, and salt in a bowl. Mix well. Add all ingredients, toss, and serve immediately.