Easy seasonal recipes from Foodland Ontario

Want a new way to enjoy Ontario field tomatoes? Foodland Ontario home economist Teresa Makarewicz uses them to prepare a delicious dish.

Kale and Romaine Salad with Maple Dressing

Kale and romaine lettuce are the base for this delicious meal-type salad. Ontario maple
syrup and Dijon mustard add a sweet tang to the vegetables, feta cheese and hard-
cooked eggs.
Preparation Time: 35 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Serves 4

4 cups (1 L) chopped Ontario Kale Leaves
4 cups (1 L) chopped Ontario Romaine Lettuce
1 cup (250 mL) shredded Ontario Red Cabbage
1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced Ontario Red Onion
1/2 cup (125 mL) coarsely shredded Ontario Carrots
2 hard-cooked Ontario Eggs
4 strips Ontario Bacon, chopped
1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled Ontario Feta Cheese
Dressing:
1/4 cup (50 mL) apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp (45 mL) Ontario Maple Syrup
1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
1/4 cup (50 mL) vegetable oil
Salt and pepper

In large salad bowl, combine kale, lettuce, cabbage, onion and carrots. Cover and
refrigerate.
Peel and slice eggs. In large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy; drain on
paper towel.
Dressing: In liquid measure, whisk together vinegar, maple syrup and mustard. Whisk
in oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. (Dressing can be made ahead; cover and
refrigerate.)
To serve, toss salad with dressing. Top with egg, bacon and feta.

Italian White Beans with Tomatoes
(Fagioli all’Uccelletto)

The fresh taste of tomatoes comes through in this lightened Italian classic that’s been
updated by using balsamic vinegar and less oil. Enjoy with pita or crusty bread and a salad
for the perfect one-pan meatless meal.
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 minutes
Serves 4
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
1 Ontario Onion, sliced
2 tsp (10 mL) crumbled dried sage
3 cloves Ontario Garlic, minced
1 tbsp (15 mL) water
1 can (19 oz/540 mL) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
3 Ontario Field Tomatoes, cut in large chunks
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
1 tsp (5 mL) balsamic vinegar
In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, sage, garlic and water; cook, stirring
often, for 5 minutes. Stir in beans, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer over low
heat for 3 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Taste and adjust seasoning.