Radish Slaw
August 14, 2024
“Students think they don’t like vegetables, then they try ones that come in fresh from the garden. They love the idea of harvesting, bringing something in and serving it right up.” – Elizabeth Mungia, Cafeteria Manager, Oxnard Union High School District
Nothing tastes better than fresh. When fruits and vegetables come right from the farm or garden and go straight to the tray, they bring a flavor that can’t be beat. In Oxnard Union High School District, fresh is always on the menu through their Harvest of the Month program, which spotlights locally grown, seasonal produce. The program gets kids to taste new fruits and veggies that they might not otherwise try. “The most recent harvest of the month was radishes,” Elizabeth says. “You can tell the kids liked them because there was barely anything left over.”
Harvest of the Month programs teach students where food comes from while also supporting local farmers in their communities. Best of all, they help kids discover new healthy favorites like radish slaw, a tasty, tangy pairing with entrees like tacos. “It’s all fresh from the ground, and that’s what makes it so good,” Elizabeth says.
Want to make a healthy dish like this for the kids in your life? Check out this simple and delicious radish slaw recipe from the Lunch Box!