salad Archives - ASAP Connections

Kale, Apple, and Butternut Salad

November 12, 2024

This salad can be enjoyed in a number of combinations throughout the fall to spring season. Use any type of winter squash and any crisp apple variety. Because butternuts can store for up to 6 months, you can eat them all fall and winter long. This vegetable’s tough skin makes it a perfect storage crop. … Read more

Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

June 14, 2024

Just in time for Father’s Day, peaches and blueberries are starting to show up at farmers markets. Whether you are enjoying time with family and father figures this week or honoring the summer solstice, blueberries and peaches are the perfect way to celebrate. We’ve spotted blueberries so far from Thatchmore Farm (North and West Asheville … Read more

Smashed Cucumber Salad

May 29, 2024

Cucumbers are in season starting in late May and typically are available throughout the summer and early fall. Cucumbers are great for staying hydrated and cool. Pai huang gua—or smashed cucumber salad—is a traditional Chinese recipe for a hot day. It can be served on its own or alongside chilled rice or noodles. Smashing and … Read more

Strawberry Spinach Salad

January 9, 2024January 4, 2024

Servings: 4–6Time: 10 minutes Ingredients Directions

Grain Salad with Corn and Tomatoes

July 20, 2023July 19, 2023

Corn was domesticated by indigenous farmers of Mesoamerica as early as 8,000 years ago. The crop—known as maize—spread throughout what is now North and South America. In the Southern Appalachian region, Cherokee culture is interwoven with cultivation of corn, where it is one of the Three Sisters, typically planted with squash and beans. Servings: 6 … Read more

Fresh at Farmers Markets This Week

February 17, 2023

Mushrooms are a year-round staple at most farmers markets. If you find yourself growing tired of winter greens and root crops this time of year, trying a new mushroom variety might be the perfect way to switch up your local shopping! Vendors like The Forest Farmacy and Stump Farms at Asheville City Market and Black … Read more

Massaged Kale Salad with Vegan Creamy Brie Dressing

July 20, 2023January 6, 2021

As part of ASAP’s Farm Fresh for Health initiative, we partnered with community health professionals to bring you virtual demos to inspire cooking for yourself and your family. Shop for ingredients at a farmers market near you! This super creamy (but totally vegan) kale salad comes from Lauren Furgiuele, RDN, LDN of Planting Roots Nutrition. Ingredients Dressing Salad Optional Add-ins … Read more

Fresh at Farmers Markets This week

April 26, 2022May 20, 2015

The recent heat and humidity are deceptively summer-like. Before the season is officially upon us, be sure to take advantage of the bounty of spring from area farmers tailgate markets. A wonderfully refreshing way to do that is with a fresh, crisp, and locally-sourced spring salad.

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