The dish was inspired by founder & CEO Amber Stott’s ripe pluots over a conversation with colleagues in India. In India, plums are often cooked into chutney. We uses those spices to build a flavor-packed, fresh salad that uses the best of late summer, early fall farmers market produce. 

Spiced Corn & Plum Prana Recipe

Yield: 4 cups
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Ingredients

• 3 ears of corn, shucked 
• 3 jalapeno, optional 
• 1 small red onion
• 1 large heirloom tomato
• 1 plum  
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup Prana Spiced Salad Dressing (recipe below)

Instructions for Adults 

Grill ears of corn on the stovetop on medium high heat for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and slightly charred. Assist with safe knife skills. 

Instructions for Kids 

With help from an adult, slice the corn kernels off each cob and place them into a medium-sized serving bowl. 

Use a food chopper to finely chop the chilis and onion. Add them to the bowl with the corn. 

Use a paring knife to safely dice the heirloom tomato and the plum into bite-sized chunks. Add the tomato, plum, and pumpkin seeds to the bowl. 

Add 1/4 cup of Prana Spiced Salad Dressing. Stir everything together with a large spoon and serve! 

Prana Spiced Salad Dressing

Yield: 1 cup dressing

Ingredients

• 1-2 teaspoons Prana Spice Mix (recipe below)
• 1 Tablespoon whole grain mustard
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 3/4 cups canola oil 

Instructions for Kids 

Add all ingredients to a jar. Seal lid tightly and shake until combined. You can store this in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Prana Spice Mix Recipe

Ingredients

• 1-inch piece of ginger, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 whole cloves

Instructions for Kids  

Place all ingredients in a mortar and pestle. Smash for about 5 minutes, until a smooth paste forms. You can store this in a jar in the refrigerator for a week.

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