Description
Celebrate fresh seasonal produce with this Farmers’ Market Salad. Featuring crisp mixed greens, vibrant vegetables, creamy goat cheese, crunchy toasted nuts, and a simple homemade vinaigrette, this salad serves as a refreshing side dish or a light, nutritious meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 2 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts or pecans
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large serving bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, radishes, shredded carrots, bell pepper, and red onion. Toss gently to mix the vegetables evenly.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese, toasted walnuts or pecans, and chopped fresh parsley over the salad.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad ingredients.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss the salad to evenly coat all ingredients with the vinaigrette, then serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for a complete meal.
- Substitute feta cheese for goat cheese if preferred.
- Dress the salad just before serving to maintain freshness and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
