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Build-Your-Own Seasonal Salad & Dressing Lab

  • Clear Lake Gardens 31213 292nd Street Aitkin, MN, 56431 United States (map)

Step on the farm for a salad experience that celebrates the full potential of seasonal produce. In this interactive “salad lab” and demonstration you’ll learn how to make three salad dressings, seasonal salad rolls using rice paper, and how to prep salads for the week like a pro.

We’ll cover how to create balanced vinaigrettes and creamy dressings from scratch and how to adapt the recipes so you can use what you have on-hand, along with quick pickling, roasting, and knife techniques that bring out the best in each vegetable. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how to layer texture and flavor—turning humble ingredients into crave-worthy, ever-changing salads you can recreate all season long.

What You Will Learn:

  • Green Goddess Dressing

  • Pesto from Blanched, Seasonal Greens

  • Simple Herb and Mustard Vinaigrette

  • Seasonal Salad Rolls (Vietnamese Cuisine-Inspired)

  • Quick Pickled Veggies

  • Herb Roasted Veggies

  • Salad Assembly and Meal Prep

Cost: $35/ Person

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