Romaine Calm

Now that the CDC has officially said to leaf romaine off the plate this Thanksgiving, we want assure you it won't soil your holiday meal plans. There are many delicious and easy to work with alternatives including arugula, chard, kale, and spinach. Here's a fun and fabulous recipe to substitute that's fancy af. This simple salad will be the superstar of your holiday table.

It's no fig deal

Ingredients

• 4 cups arugula

• 8 fresh figs, quartered

• 3 tbsp crumbled blue cheese

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• salt and fresh pepper to taste

Directions

1. Toss arugula, figs, and blue cheese together in a large bowl.

2. Drizzle honey and balsamic vinegar over salad before serving.

Here at Blue Heron, we strive to work with local, sustainable ingredients to avoid the potential health issues caused by mass produced food.

Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

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