In the Kitchen — Soups & Salads

INGREDIENTS 1 medium/large kohlrabi, peeled and diced 15-oz can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained 12-oz package frozen, shelled edamame 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Fresh Cilantro Cottonseed Oil 2 tsp kosher salt or sea salt    METHOD  In a microwave-safe dish, add frozen edamame and 1/3-cup water, cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes and drain. Meanwhile, combine diced kohlrabi, and garbanzo beans in a bowl, add drained edamame and Acala Farms Fresh Cilantro Cottonseed Oil. Mix well then sprinkle salt throughout and mix again. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. Can be made 1 day...

INGREDIENTS Vinaigrette  3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup Acala Farms Pure Cottonseed Oil Salad 4 cups spinach washed and dried 2 cups bite-sized pieces of romaine lettuce 5 strawberries, sliced 1-1/2 oranges peeled 1/4 cup blue cheese  METHOD  To prepare the vinaigrette, whisk together balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in Acala Farms Pure Cottonseed Oil until emulsified. Place greens in a salad bowl. Add sliced strawberries. Sliced one peeled orange into rounds, then cut rounds in half. Squeeze the juice of the remaining half orange over...

INGREDIENTS 3 ears corn, husks removed 8 oz smoked chicken or turkey breast, cut into strips 1/3 cup raisins, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup grated carrots 4 or 5 large scallions, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbsp Apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp honey 1 tsp dijon-style mustard 2 Tbsp Acala Farms Smoky Chipotle Cottonseed Oil Salt Freshly ground black pepper   METHOD Heat grill to medium-high. If using a gas grill, preheat to medium-high (450 degrees F). Rinse the ears of corn and wrap individually, still damp, in aluminum foil. Transfer to the grill,...

INGREDIENTS 6 cups chopped romaine hearts 2 cups sliced red cabbage 2 crisp apples, diced 1 large pear, sliced 1 mango peeled and diced 3/4 cup walnut halves, toasted 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tsp honey 1/4 cup Acala Farms Fried Shallot Cottonseed Oil 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese   METHOD In a bowl toss romaine, cabbage, apples, pear, mango and walnuts.   In a second bowl, whisk Acala Farms Fried Shallot Cottonseed Oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper until it forms an emulsion. Pour over salad and toss. Sprinkle with blue cheese....