Wow, it’s been quite a week. My sadness for our country is overwhelming. I bow to my black and brown brothers and sisters who in spite of the pandemic have peacefully protested for justice for George Floyd and for themselves. We have not been listening. Historically, it has always been the youth that have demanded change. Although the timing of such things is not in our hands, the call for justice is asking us to lend our voices to promote it. I am proud of our country’s youth and have confidence they will help to lead us out of this quagmire.
Here, we still farm. This week we have planted, caged and wired 400 tomato plants. When they become ripe, we will savor their sweetness, dust off our canners and prepare for cooler months. We will sell some, process for our future and take what we have remaining to local food banks. Our land is sacred to us. It has fed many families for 2 decades. As we age we are confident this land will find its future in the hands of like minded people of service.
This week we needed a sturdy salad that we could enjoy when we were too tired to cook. This amazing salad will hold for 5 days in the frig and only gets better as the dressing macerates the veggies in the salad. It has crunch, texture, and an appealing nuttiness that compliments the lemony dressing. It’s great for a picnic or potluck, since it’s completely stable with no dairy. I think you will agree it’s a keeper.
WILD RICE SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups good quality long grain wild rice
6 cups filtered water
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup green onions (white and green parts), sliced thin
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
8 ounces white mushrooms, halved and sliced thin
8 slices bacon, chopped, fried, drained (optional)
1/2 cup avocado oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a heavy medium pot bring the rice, water and salt to a boil. Adjust heat to medium and simmer until tender, 45-55 minutes. Drain, and place in a large bowl.
To toast pecans, heat oven to 350 degrees F and place on rimmed baking sheet. Toast for 8 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Add celery, green onions. parsley, and mushrooms to bowl. Mix gently.
In a pint mason jar, measure avocado oil and fresh lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Shake vigorously.
Add pecans and dressing to bowl and mix thoroughly. Place in decorative bowl or platter. Crumble bacon on top. Serve.
Serves 6-8
“Truth never damages a cause that is just.” —Mahatma Gandhi
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