Daz Switalla Flavour Secrets No.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz

Let's face it, the whole world economy is in a nose dive and for many, this will be a lean Christmas.

The green economy, however, is one thing that continues with some growth as people become more sustainable, growing their own vegetables and becoming avid recyclers who shop locally.

One benefit of the green economy is the increased popularity of farmers markets, where produce is fresh direct from the grower and you are assured of fresh much loved produce that always seems to taste much better than those from a supermarket.

So it's been a logical step to start to sell anothergreenworld micro green planters at the Tauranga Farmers market and to introduce more people to their convenience and nutritional properties.

The market goers are a dedicated and passionate lot and this shows in their product, with an array of fresh vegetable and gourmet food products, it's no wonder it's such a popular market.

For this week's recipe, I have a very simple healthy salad that is packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

The ingredients can be unpacked from your recycled bag that you filled by visiting Pauline at Fernholme Orchard for some mixed sprouts and Lyncroft nursery for some fresh herbs.

A few carrots and some avocado oil from some of the other stall holders, and of course, anothergreenworld for some micro greens.

Market health salad
Serves 4

Ingredients

150g radish sprouts
150g mung sprouts
1 carrot, cut julienne
1/2 cup chopped parsley/chives
150-200g mixed micro greens

Dressing

3 Tbsp spiced vinegar
2 Tbsp avocado oil
1/2 tsp mustard
Salt and pepper

Method

Mix the micro greens and sprouts together in a bowl, bulk up with the julienne carrot and add chopped herbs. Then whisk together the avocado oil and spiced vinegar, mustard and season with salt and pepper. Splash on the salad sparingly, only at the last minute. Enjoy as a side order alongside your favourite grilled fish or with that left over ham from Christmas.