recipe, herbs, salad, marinade

Wintertime cooking relies on loads of <a href=/articles/2016/04/recipe-grilled-chicken-skewers-flavorwalla>spices</a>, but in summer, we bedeck dishes with handfuls of fresh <a href=/articles/2012/10/herbs-on-everything>herbs</a>. And this year, we're vowing to give them top billing. And why not? <a href=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92774/ target=_blank>Research finds</a> that herbs contain a plethora of antioxidants. Basil, in particular, may have cancer-fighting properties, while oregano <a href=https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/644.html target=_blank>aids in digestion</a> and parsley brings with it an impressive <a href=http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2513/2 target=_blank>vitamin and mineral</a> payload (including <a href=/articles/2013/04/vitamin-deficiencies>vitamins A, C, K</a>, folate and iron). Here's what to do: Go to the farmers' market, gather up as many herbs as you can carry and use them to create these inspired summertime dishes. <img alt="recipe, herbs, salad, marinade" src=https://furthermore-cdn.equinox.com/2016/07/herbs/salad-wide.jpg> As a main: Herbs, Spring Peas and Sprouts SaladIn a large bowl, toss together 2 cups torn Boston lettuce leaves; 1 cup each cilantro and flat-leaf parsley; ½ cup basil; ¼ cup each mint, spring peas, sprouts (such as alfalfa, sunflower or radish) and shaved asiago cheese; ½ an avocado, sliced; and 1 heirloom tomato, large diced. In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of half a lemon, 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp honey and a pinch each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss salad with dressing. <img alt="recipe, herbs, salad, marinade" src=https://furthermore-cdn.equinox.com/2016/07/herbs/side-wide.jpg> As a side-dish: Spicy Basil-Fennel MedleyIn a large bowl, toss together ½ cup each basil and cilantro; ¼ cup mint; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp toasted pistachios; and 1 serrano chili, finely chopped. In a small bowl, whisk together juice of half a lime, 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar, ½ tsp fennel seeds and a pinch each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss dressing with herb mixture and serve alongside fish (such as halibut), chicken, pork or atop roasted carrots. <img alt="recipe, herbs, salad, marinade" src=https://furthermore-cdn.equinox.com/2016/07/herbs/main-wide.jpg> As a marinade: Zesty 3 Herb MarinadeIn a large plastic zipper storage bag, place ½ cup each cilantro, parsley and oregano; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 Tbsp harissa or sriracha; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; zest of 1 lemon; and 1 tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper. Marinate fish, chicken, pork or beef in herb mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and up to 8 hours, then cook as desired.

3 (so easy) summer herbs recipes

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