DIJON POTATO SALAD

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS
1.5 lbs Red new potatoes
(scrubbed & halved)
1 Tbsp White wine vinegar
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
Coarse salt & ground pepper
2 Tbsp Olive oil
1/2 cup Fresh parsley, chopped

DIRECTIONS
Place a steamer basket in a
saucepan filled with 1 inch of
water. Bring to a gentle boil
and add potatoes. Cover, cook
just until tender, 15-20
minutes, tossing occasionally.
In a serving bowl, combine

vinegar and Dijon; season with

salt and pepper. Add hot
cooked potatoes; toss. Let cool,
tossing occasionally.

LOCAL & IN SEASON THIS SPRING

ASPARAGUS

PARSLEY

ARTICHOKE

RADISHES

ARUGALA

RHUBARB

BASIL

SCALLIONS

FIDDLEHEADS

SNAP PEAS

LEEKS

SPINACH

MUSHROOMS

STRAWBERRIES

NEW POTATOES

TIPS TO INCORPORATE MORE LOCAL PRODUCE

Try fresh chopped salads - include

fresh veggies and/or fruit.

Make a fresh fruit and veggie smoothie

Preserve it for wintertry out

canning, freezing produce, or making
jam.

Grill fresh fruit for an extra delicious

treat. Grilled veggies make great sides!

Be creative! Add it to desserts or infuse

your water!

Add oil and parsley to cooled

potato mixture. Season with

salt and pepper, and toss.
ADAPTED FROM WWW.MARTHASTEWART.COM

The benefits of eating local,

seasonal produce - for your
health, your community & your
environment.
Centennial Senior Center
May 4th, 2016
Presented by KSC Dietetic Interns
Katie & Carol Anne

HOW WILL YOU INCORPORATE MORE PRODUCE?

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http://www.marthastewart.com/341276/dijon-potato-salad

Spring into
local, seasonal
eating!

http://www.sirnaandsonsproduce.com/

EAT LOCAL...
FOR YOUR ENVIRONMENT:

Better for the land - preserves the

landscape and beneficial for
wildlife.

Rotate & grow different variety of

crops - preserves genetic diversity

Less contribution to landfills from

packaging and processing

Lower greenhouse gas emissions

FOR YOUR COMMUNITY:

Supporting local farmers instead

of large produce company puts
more money going back into the
local economy.

Land preservation encourages

tourism - also putting more
money into local economies.

Building relationships with those

in the community; farmers,
friends, neighbors

FOR YOUR HEALTH:

Fresh Food! Higher nutrient content,
better taste, and often better
appearance.
Increase diet variety by eating local,
seasonal, produce.
Safer choicelower risk of
contamination from processing,
transportation and distribution.
Know your farmer, know your food!
Small-scale, local farmers want to
deliver a quality product for
customers that they know.

WHATS NEAR YOU?

LOCAL FARMERS MARKET LIST
Concord Farmers Market
Opening Day: May 7th 2016!
Hours: Saturdays 8:30 AM -12:00 PM
Location:
Capitol Street
Downtown Concord, NH

Weare Farmers Market

Opening Day: June 3rd 2016
Hours: Fridays 3-6pm
Location:
16 E Road, Center Park Gazebo
Weare Middle School
Weare, NH

MORE LOCAL OPTIONS

Shop at a Farm Stands!

Dimond Hill Farm Stand
Beech Hill Farm Stand
Apple Hill Farm Stand
Try out the Concord Food Co-op

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Join a CSA

For more information visit:

www.localharvest.com