Yes its a Salad

Raw Beet & Pear Matchsticks with Feta

Having transformed England's "School Dinners", perhaps we can use some of Jamie Oliver's recipes. They emphasize nutrition without compromising taste bud appeal. This one from "Cook with Jamie" really appeals to me, especially because the traditional lettuce salad has little nutritional value:

Click here to see Jamie Oliver's Raw Beet & Pear Matchsticks with Feta, as reported today in the Toronto Star feature article about Jamie by Jennnifer Bain.

Salsa Verde Recipe

This Salsa Verde recipe could be used for a straight forward no-heat recipe for a dip to accompany the crudites and corn chips. The tomatillos could be roasted whole, whether fresh or canned. Minimal or no jalapeño could be added.