I partnered with one of my favorite herb companies @oregonswildharvest to bring you a quick and easy herbal dressing you’ll want to keep stocked in the fridge. You can use it for salads, grain bowls, or as a dip. As far as summertime herbs go, lemon balm is a staple in my kitchen. It’s lemony scent and flavor make it a favorite for adults and kids alike. You’ll find it to be a cooling and refreshing ally on hot days when you want to take the edge off. Most widely used for its ability to soothe and calm the digestive and nervous systems, lemon balm is a powerful yet gentle nervine you can add to teas, sauces, pestos, or this quick and easy dressing. Here’s how you can make it at home: Lemon Balm and Charred Scallion Dressing 🌿✨ • 1 small bunch mixed herbs (parsley, mint, tarragon, and cilantro would all be delicious), roughly chopped • 1 cup lemon balm leaves, roughly chopped or 2 tsp dried leaves • 3 scallions, cut in half • Olive oil • Salt and pepper • 1 lemon, zested • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more • 1 cup greek yogurt • 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1. In a grill pan or cast iron pan on medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil and coat the bottom. Add the scallions, to sear on one side, then flip to sear the other. 2. Remove from the pan and sprinkle with salt to taste and set aside to cool then remove the ends and roughly chop. 3. Meanwhile, add the mixed herbs, lemon balm, yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, charred scallions, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. 4. Pour into a bowl and drizzle with olive oil and an extra sprinkle of herbs if using immediately. 5. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Enjoy! xx #herbalism #lemonbalm #herbs #kitchen #cooking #summerrecipes #herbal #herbalmedicine