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Lake LifestyleClear Lake Mirror-Reporter June 3, 2015 • Page 9

(Family Features) Yes, salads are Southwestern Bean Southwest Style Grilled 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions Spinach Salad with Lemon &
year-round staples, but when the Salad Chicken Cobb Salad with 4 hard boiled eggs, quartered Pepper Dressing
weather turns warm, they take on a 1/2 cup red cherry Creamy Chipotle Vinaigrette lengthwise
more prominent position on menus. tomatoes, halved Yield: 8-10 servings 2 small avocados, sliced Serves 10 (1 cup) servings
Whether it’s a quick side for the 1/2 c u p y e l l o w Prep time: 30 minutes 1/4 cup red onion slivers Prep: 15 minutes
weeknight family dinner or a picnic cherry tomatoes, Creamy Chipotle Vinaigrette: 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup olive oil
or potluck, you can’t go wrong with a halved 1/3 cup Mazola Corn Oil lengthwise 2 tablespoons vinegar
salad. Serve them meatless or as a main 1/2 cup chopped 2 cloves garlic 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican 1 tablespoon sugar
dish, or to accompany grilling favorites, tomatillos 2 teaspoons canned chipotle in style cheese 2 teaspoons McCormick Perfect
like chicken, pork or salmon. 1/2 cup thin bell adobo sauce Combine vinaigrette ingredients Pinch Lemon & Pepper Seasoning
Here are some recipes, that are not pepper strips 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin in blender or food processor. Puree 2 5-6 oz. packages spinach leaves
only healthy, but easy to prepare in the 2 cups cooked 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth. Refrigerate dressing until 1 cup sliced mushrooms
busy summer month ahead. quinoa 1/2 teaspoon sugar ready to serve. Mix olive oil, vinegar, sugar and
1/4 cup half and half Arrange lettuce on large serving seasoning in small bowl with wire
Southwestern Bean & Quinoa Dressing: 1/2 teaspoon shredded lime peel 1/4 cup cilantro platter or individual plates. Arrange whisk until well blended.
Salad With Cilantro-Lime 1 1/2 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to each salad ingredient in horizontal or Toss spinach and mushrooms in
Dressing tablespoons canola taste) Salad: diagonal rows across top of lettuce. large bowl. Serve with dressing.
oil 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 8 cups bite-size mixed salad greens Garnish with cheese and serve with
Prep time: 25 minutes 1 t a b l e s p o o n Drain bean salad. Discard liquid 2 cups sliced, grilled chicken vinaigrette or toss salad with vinaigrette Try These Great
Servings: 4 fresh lime juice or save for another use. 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, just prior to serving. Variations
1 c a n ( 1 5 o u n c e s ) R E A D In large bowl, combine bean salad, drained and rinsed Recipe note: Substitute grilled
tomatoes, tomatillos and bell pepper. 1 red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch hanger steak slices or shrimp in place •Top salad with crum-
From For dressing, whisk together oil, strips of chicken. bled bacon, chopped hard-
The lime juice, peel and cayenne. Stir in 1 cup frozen corn, thawed cooked eggs, red onion and
Market cilantro. Toss with quinoa. Add to bean croutons.
salad mixture; toss lightly to combine. •Try also with sliced
Serve at room temperature or chilled. strawberries, orange seg-
ments, sliced avocado and
toasted pecans or walnuts.
By Andrea Evelsizer Grilled Salmon Teriyaki
Nothing says “delicious” more than fresh grilled asparagus straight Yield: 4 servings Remove chicken from marinade,
from your neighbor’s farm. In a world where most of our food is com- Prep time: 25 minutes discarding marinade.
ing from hundreds of miles away it’s refreshing to know that interest in Cook time: 10 minutes Alternately thread 3 pieces
locally grown food is gaining momentum right here in North Iowa. This 1/2 cup soy sauce chicken, 3 pieces bell pepper, 3 pieces
was particularly evident at the NEW Clear Lake Farmers Market’s grand 1/2 cup pineapple juice red onion and 3 pieces pineapple
opening which took place on Saturday, May 23. The Surf Ballroom park- 3 tablespoons Mazola Corn Oil on each skewer. Repeat process with
ing lot was packed with people enjoying live music, fresh produce, baked 1 tablespoon ground ginger remaining ingredients and skewers.
goods, veggie tattoos, food samples, and much more. 1 tablespoon minced garlic Reserve half of the passion fruit
With all this excitement about the market, you may have also heard 1 1/2 pounds (4 pieces) fresh glaze and set aside. Brush skewers
terms like “Food Hub”, “Local Food Coalition”, “Farm to Fork”, and salmon fillets SOUTHWEST STYLE GRILLED CHICKEN COBB SALAD evenly with the remaining glaze. Grill
“Fresh on the Farm.” But what does that all mean? kabobs, covered with grill lid, for 10
Much of North Iowa’s local food system work started in 2011, when Combine soy sauce, pineapple Pineapple-Chicken Skewers 1 medium red onion, cut into 24 to 12 minutes or until chicken is done.
a non-profit group known as Healthy Harvest of North Iowa was formed juice, oil, ginger and garlic in shallow with Passion Fruit Glaze 1-inch pieces Occasionally turn the skewers.
with the goal of providing local farmer/producer support. Healthy Har- dish. Reserve 1/2 cup for later use. Add 2/3 peeled and cored pineapple, cut Serve skewers on a bed of lettuce
vest is a network made up of local food leaders across a nine-county area salmon, turning to coat; cover and let Yield: 8 servings into 24 1-inch pieces 1 head butter leaves. Brush with the reserved passion
of north-central Iowa. They are working to build relationships within stand 15 minutes. Prep time: 20 minutes lettuce, leaves separated into cups (for fruit glaze and serve remaining sauce on
communities which will lead to increased awareness and understanding Remove salmon from marinade Chill time: At least 4 hours serving) the side.
about local foods, ultimately resulting in increased local food sales. and discard any remaining marinade. 1/2 cup Mazola Corn Oil Passion Fruit Glaze:
Over the past four years, Healthy Harvest has assisted several com- Grill over medium heat, turning once, 4 (3-inch) sprigs rosemary 1/2 cup passion fruit nectar
munities to organize a variety of events and activities in the area. Two about 5 minutes on each side, until 5 (3-inch) sprigs oregano 2 tablespoons ketchup
agri-tourism events, “Fresh on the Farm” (farm tours), and “Farm to salmon flakes easily with fork. 4 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Fork Community Dinners” have started to take hold in multiple areas. While salmon is cooking, transfer Kosher salt 1 tablespoon soy sauce
These events have built relationships between consumers, farmers and reserved 1/2 cup marinade to small Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
restaurants. saucepan. Bring to boil over medium- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken Kosher salt
Healthy Harvest has also been facilitating a group known as the high heat; boil until reduced. breast, cut into 24 2-inch pieces Freshly ground black pepper
“North Iowa Local Food Coalition” which includes representatives from Serve salmon fillets drizzled with 1 large red bell pepper, cored, To prepare chicken, combine
health care facilities, public health, food banks, cities and counties, eco- reduced marinade. seeded, ribbed and cut into 24 1-inch
nomic development, ISU Extension, community gardens, farmers mar- pieces
kets and many others. The North Iowa Local Food Coalition plans to
inventory local food resources and improve communication between lo- corn oil, rosemary, oregano and garlic
cal food partners. in large bowl and season with salt and
Another exciting business that has grown out of the Healthy Harvest pepper. Add chicken and
network is a “Food Hub” known as North Iowa Fresh, LLC. This group turn to coat. Cover and
of eight local producers are working collaboratively to market their pro- refrigerate, for at least
duce to grocery stores and restaurants. They combine their products to 4 hours or overnight,
fill the needs of larger wholesale buyers. Watch for the “Grown Locally occasionally turning
by North Iowa Fresh” signs that will be popping up in Hy-Vee stores, chicken.
restaurants (i.e. 1910 Grille, Sips etc.) or local health food stores, such as To prepare glaze,
the Market at BeWellness. process passion fruit
To find out more about agri-tourism events or farmers markets near nectar, ketchup, lime
you, visit www.northiowafood.org. juice, soy sauce and
Andrea Evelsizer is the Program Coordinator for Healthy Harvest of honey until smooth.
North Iowa and Broker for North Iowa Fresh, LLC. She is also one of the Season with salt and
founders of the Clear Lake Local Foods Committee which has been involved pepper. Blend until well
in planning of the Clear Lake Farm to Fork Community Dinner and the combined. Pour into
new Clear Lake Farmers Market. small bowl.
Preheat grill to
GRILLED SALMON TERIYAKI medium-high heat.

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