GoodLeaf Farms Arugula Goes Wild
Vertical farming company introduces new wild arugula to its product roster
GUELPH, Ont. — GoodLeaf Farms Ontario Arugula has gone wild.
Ontario Arugula has been a part of GoodLeaf’s product line since Day One, but with a switch to using wild arugula seed, the baby green is now bigger and bolder, offering more natural notes, amplified flavour and vibrant colours.
“Our new wild arugula has stronger, more robust leaves that will stand up to heavy dressings in a salad,” says Jacquie Needham, Accounts Manager for GoodLeaf Farms . “With peppery notes, it is slightly spicier and nutty. A perfect addition to any salad or a nutritious crunch on a sandwich.”
Grown from same seed as a mature plant, but harvested at an earlier stage of the growth cycle, baby greens are a tender and bite-sized rendition of their fully-grown counterparts.
“The new Ontario Arugula is brilliant,” says Theresa Picone, co-owner of Picone Fine Food in Dundas, Ont. “It is green, firm, and hearty. It also packs a very big flavour!
Ontario Arugula is an ideal addition to salad, and pairs particularly well with an apple cider vinaigrette. Try it in this grilled shrimp salad, perfect for the cottage or backyard entertaining:
Marinate a pound of butterflied jumbo shrimp for 30 minutes in a mixture of one tablespoon of honey, the juice and zest of one lemon, a clove of minced garlic and salt and pepper to taste.
Grill shrimp on high heat until cooked through (about 2-3 minutes), and allow to cool slightly.
Make your dressing by blending two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1/3 cup of avocado or neutral-flavoured oil, one clove minced garlic, one tablespoon of whole grain Dijon mustard, the juice of half a lemon, three cracks of black pepper and a pinch of salt.
In a large salad bowl, toss a package of Ontario Arugula, a package of GoodLeaf Micro Broccoli, one thinly sliced radish, a thinly sliced baby cucumber, baby tomatoes sliced in half, one to two peeled and sliced avocados, a red or yellow pepper thinly sliced, the grilled shrimp and the dressing.
Serve immediately.
GoodLeaf’s line of baby greens also includes Ontario Spring Mix and Ontario Baby Spinach. It also offers microgreens Spicy Mustard Medley, Pea Shoots, Asian Blend, Micro Arugula, Micro Radish and Micro Broccoli.
Produce from GoodLeaf Farms can be found in local restaurants across Ontario and are also available at Loblaws, Fortinos, Zehrs, Your Independent Grocer, Real Canadian Superstore, Whole Foods, Longo’s, Metro and other independent grocers across the province.
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About GoodLeaf Farms:
With a passion for delicious, nutrient-rich greens, GoodLeaf was founded in Halifax in 2011. Using an innovative technology and leveraging multi-level vertical farming, GoodLeaf has created a controlled and efficient indoor farm that can grow fresh produce anywhere in the world, 365 day of the year. The system combines innovations in LED lighting with leading edge hydroponic techniques to produce sustainable, safe, pesticide-free, nutrient-dense leafy greens. GoodLeaf has ongoing R&D Programs in collaboration with the University of Guelph, Dalhousie University and Acadia University.
Learn more at goodleaffarms.com.