Recipes from Swank Farms: Sauteed Kale w/ Feta; Leafy Green Salad

Jodi Swank, from Swank Specialty Produce up in Loxahatchee, has concocted some tasty and healthy combinations from the hyrdo-farm she operates with her husband, Darrin. (Read our interview with him here.) All those leafy greens they grow come together for some pretty unique recipes, which she shares with us this...

By Jeff Stratton

September 29, 2010

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Jodi Swank, from Swank Specialty Produce up in Loxahatchee, has

concocted some tasty and healthy combinations from the hyrdo-farm she

operates with her husband, Darrin. (Read our interview with him here.)

All those leafy greens they grow come

together for some pretty unique recipes, which she shares with us this

week:

Arugula, Frisse, and Beet Leaf Salad

4 bunches wild arugula

4 bunches baby frisse

4 bunches baby beet leaf

Handful of chopped walnuts

Handful of artisan bleu cheese

1 asian pear, cubed

Garnish with edible nasturtiums

Dressing - extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Sauteed mixed Baby Kale with Feta

1 bunch toscano kale

1 bunch red russian kale

1 bunch blue kale

1 bunch scarlett kale

1 large shallot, chopped

1/4 cup feta cheese

Sautee shallot in olive oil, add kale and sautee until warm (not wilted).

Salt and pepper to taste.

Add feta and serve immediately.

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