The cold winter days are behind us, and spring comes with its fresh greens and the fragrances of many flowers, uplifting the spirit, energizing the body, and bringing more vitality into our lives.
To assist the body with the changes, add more fresh, seasonal foods to your plate: asparagus, strawberries, fresh greens, radishes, lettuce, peas and cruciferous vegetables that love the colder temperatures, like broccoli, kale and cauliflower.
Here is a recipe that my family made each spring, with greens and veggies from our garden. It makes a great lunch or light dinner and is actually pretty filling. Organic free range eggs that you can get from a local farmer are best (see “Organic vs non-organic food choices” if you don’t know why).
Spring Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients (for 2 people)
- 4 eggs
- 1 tray of ice cubes
- 3-5 sprigs of chives
- 4 radishes
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 slices sandwich bread
Directions
- Bring water to a boil and add the eggs. Hard boil for 10 minutes and immediately submerge them in ice water for 1-2 minutes after they come out of the pot. This separates the egg shell and membrane from the egg and makes them easier to peel.
- Peel the eggs and set aside to cool.
- Combine mayonnaise and mustard in a bowl. Wash and cut the chives into small pieces and add to the dressing.
- Cut the eggs into small cubes and gently mix into the dressing. Salt and pepper to taste if necessary.
- Cover two slices of bread with lettuce leaves and spread the egg salad on it.
- Decorate with the radishes and small pieces of chives.
- Enjoy.
Radishes don’t just add a spicy kick and crunch to the recipe, they are also little health powerhouses. Rich in antioxidants, they help the body flush out toxins, aid digestion, soothe inflammation, and clear mucus. They are easy to grow in the spring and have a cooling effect on the body. Radishes with their red outside and white inside make wonderful food decorations as they can be cut into all sorts of shapes – roses, flowers, leaves, swans, mushrooms… – just look up ‘radish decoration’ for many fun ideas.
Written by Karen Wegehenkel