FINGERLING FARM SALAD


Great anytime of the year. Serve with soup, bread, and your favorite glass of wine. Add some leftover beef, chicken, or seafood to create a meal.

SERVES: 4

Ingredients:

1 package of Fresh Sides Fingerling Potatoes, skin on - “ no peeling required” 
(whole, halved, or sliced)

2 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper½ cup of chopped parsley
¼ cup capers, chopped (or black olives)
¼ cup red or green onion, chopped
½ cup of cherry/grape tomatoes, sliced in half
½ cup feta, crumbled
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup whole grain mustard (or Dijon style mustard)
juice of half a lemon
½ cup cooked lentils (optional)
2 boiled eggs, chopped, sliced or quartered can be used as garnish (optional).

Preperation:

1. Open the re-sealable package of Fresh Sides Fingerling Potatoes, cut potatoes in half lengthwise or slice, add the 2 tbl of olive oil and salt.

2. Place sealed bag on microwaveable plate and microwave for 7 minutes on high.

3. Meanwhile stir together olive oil, mustard and lemon juice in bowl for dressing, Set aside.

4. Using potholders, carefully remove plate from microwave.  Let rest for 1 minute.  Use the cool touch panels at the top and bottom of bag for safe handling. Carefully open the seal with a fork, and allow potatoes to come to room temp.

5.  Toss potatoes together with dressing and remaining ingredients, serve.

This recipe was developed by Chef Camille Becerra is a NYC based chef and restaurateur known for incorporating the Latin spices of her heritage as well as her dedication to sourcing local quality and sustainable ingredients. She believes her approach to healthy applications and classic techniques lends itself to maximizing flavor. 

It’s great to have the blogger tell the story instead of it always coming from us. The third-party testimonial makes it more credible. We’ve always enjoyed educating the consumer and this is yet another way to accomplish it.

Rober Schueller, Melissa’s/World Variety Produce Inc.

SMASHED RED POTATOES*

Goes great as a side dish with beef, shrimp or chicken. Or serve along with your favorite side with a knob of butter and sliced scallions or a dollop of pesto

SERVES: 4-6

8 MINUTE YELLOW MASHED POTATOES

8 MINUTE YELLOW MASHED POTATOES

Great with steak, chicken, turkey, pork or fish.

SERVES: 6-8

Ingredients:

1 package of Fresh Sides Yellow Potatoes - “ no peeling required” 
(sliced, quartered)

2 Tbsp. olive oil
pinch of salt
Fresh ground pepper
1-2 Sprigs or fresh rosemary or 1 Tbsp. of dried rosemary
2-4 Cloves of fresh garlic (chopped or smashed)

Additional 1/2 Cup of olive oil when mashing

Preperation:

1. Open the re-sealable bag, dice or quarter potatoes. Add olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary

2. Place sealed bag on microwaveable plate and microwave for 8 minutes on high.

3. Using potholders, carefully remove plate from microwave. Let rest for 1 minute. Use the cool touch panels at the top and bottom of bag for safe handling. Carefully open the seal with a fork. Place in serving bowl to mash.

4. In serving bowl add 1/4-1/2 cup of olive oil and mash or blend potatoes to desired texture. Garnish with scallion, chives, rosemary or parsley. Season with salt & pepper to taste.