This beautiful Farmers Market Vegetable Salad is loaded with fresh, crunchy veggies. The balsamic dressing pairs beautifully, and adds a bright sweet, and sour flavor to this amazing salad! Whether enjoyed as a light lunch or a refreshing side dish, this salad reminds us of the joys of eating fresh, wholesome food that nourishes both body and soul.
One of the moments I look forward to every spring/summer is scouting out the farmers markets in our area until my little vegetable garden takes over. I make lots of salads during the warmer months, and to keep them from becoming boring I challenge myself to come up with different flavors.
The beauty of farmer's markets lies in their ever-changing landscape of produce. From the crisp greens of spring to the robust root vegetables of autumn. Each season offers a unique palette of flavors. These locally sourced ingredients contribute to the salad's farm-to-table journey and highlight the importance of supporting local producers.
SO, WHAT'S IN MY FARMERS MARKET VEGETABLE SALAD?
- Fresh Greens: A base of tender mixed spring salad greens and a few torn pieces of peppery radicchio form the foundation of this salad.
- Colorful Veggies: Some of the veggies are blanched such as green beans, asparagus, and edamame. Blanching these vegetables not only softens their texture but also preserves their quality and enhances their taste and appearance. I included a roasted beet that I had cooked previously and some fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Crunchy Additions: I opted for a crisp Granny Smith apple. Its tartness pairs wonderfully with this farmers' market salad.
- Cheese: I used White Cheddar cheese to round off my salad.
- Dressing: The balsamic dressing strikes a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, complementing the flavors of all the mixed veggies beautifully.
Other Fresh Salads You Might Like
SUMMER BERRY KALE SALAD WITH A MEDJOOL DATE VINAIGRETTE
SUMMER BERRY CHICKEN SALAD WITH CANDIED PECANS
SUMMER SALAD WITH STRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE
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Recipe
Farmers Market Vegetable Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 4 cups mixed lettuce with radicchio
- Β½ cup green beens
- 1 cup asparagus
- 1 cup edamame
- 2 beets roasted
- 1 apple
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumber
- Β½ cup white cheddar cheese
For the white balsamic Vinaigrette:
- β cup White balsamic vinegar (alternatively you can use white wine vinegar, or champagne vinegar)
- Β½ shallot - finely diced
- 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 lemon - juiced
- 2 tbsp tablespoon honey
- ΒΌ teaspoon salt
- ΒΌ teaspoon pepper
- β cup olive oil
Instructions
- PREPARE THE SALAD:1. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add green beans, shelled edamame beans, and the asparagus. Cook for about 5- 7 minutes. The vegetables should be still crunchy. Remove from the hot water and add to a bowl filled with cold water and ice. This will stop the cooking process. Drain the water after about 2 minutes.2. Half the cherry tomatoes, peel and cut the cucumber, apple, and the cheese into Β½ inch (1 cm) cubes.3. Cut the asparagus and green beans into bite sized pieces.4. Peel and cut roasted beets into Β½ to ΒΎ inch ( 1 to 2 cm) cubes.Assemble the mixed greens on a large platter. Add all other ingredients on top. PREPARE THE DRESSING:Finely dice half of a shallot. Add shallot to a bowl. Pour the vinegar, and juice of a lemon to the bowl. Then add salt, pepper, dijon mustard, and honey. Mix. While mixing, slowly add the olive oil and combine. Pour dressing over the salad. Enjoy!
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