Farm Fresh Recipes — salad

Looking for a refreshing salad that’s both nutritious and delicious? This Celery Salad with Dates, Almonds, and Parmesan offers a delightful mix of textures and flavours. Crisp celery pairs perfectly with sweet Medjool dates and nutty toasted almonds, while fresh lemon juice adds brightness. Finished with savoury Parmesan, it’s ideal for a light lunch or as a side dish. Plus, it keeps well in the fridge—perfect for meal prep!

Crispy Apple & Kohlrabi Salad 2 small kohlrabi, cut into matchsticks about ¼″1 large Honeycrisp apple, cored & cut into matchsticks about ¼″⅓ cup grated gouda cheese (optional)¼ cup fresh tarragon leaves3 Tbsp toasted sunflower seedsLemon zest, to taste1-2 Tbsp olive oil, to taste1-2 Tbsp lemon juice, to tasteFlaky sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste -In a large serving bowl, combine the kohlrabi & apple matchsticks. Add the cheese, if using, the tarragon leaves & sunflower seeds. Shave lemon zest liberally over the bowl (half of a small lemon’s worth or more).Drizzle in 1 tablespoon olive oil...

This recipe for Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad comes to us from Désirée who works in the Farm Store. She absolutely loves tomatoes and has since childhood. This salad is nice and cooling on a hot day and can easily be made in smaller or larger quantities.

Curious about this funky looking root? Try it raw in this salad, mash it with some kale, add it to stews and soups, or roast it (that’s my favourite) and dip it in a tahini or miso-maple dressing.