4th of july 2025 menu and recipes

 SPICY WATERMELON SALAD with cilantro 
jalapeño
 and lime 

1/4 of a watermelon – cut into wedges or large dice 
handfull cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced toasted in cast iron pan or raw
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup for vegans
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of red chili flakes 
Flaky sea salt and extra red chili flakes for garnish



GREEN SALAD WITH ROASTED GREEN BEANS AND CHERRY SHALLOT DRESSING 

DRESSING - mix in a jar and hold to serve
1/3 cup minced shallots
3 1/2 TB Sherry wine vinegar or champagne or red/white wine vinegar
handfull fresh oregano chopped
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup oilve oil 
1/3 cup dried tart cherries
Kosher salt

SALAD - mix together add dressing in right before serving 
1 pound green beans roasted with salt and olive oil 15 minutes 
1 large head of lettuce - torn in medium size pieces 
1 head lacinato kale - torn and massaged with olive oil and salt
handfuls of nuts and seeds: sliced almonds, walnuts, pepitas, sunflower seeds  
* other greens: arugula, spinach, blanched cabbage 

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