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Farmer's market salad with dressing in a bowl.

Farmer's Market Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

This Farmer's Market Salad is vibrant and refreshing, capturing the best of seasonal produce. It's a perfect light meal or side dish, packed with fresh greens, juicy fruits, and crunchy seeds. The lemon poppy seed dressing adds a zesty, sweet, and tangy flavor that ties everything together beautifully.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 2 cups lettuce, chopped
  • 2 cups baby leaves, spinach, arugula, or mixed greens
  • 1 peach, sliced
  • 5 cherries, pitted and halved
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 tablespoon mixed seeds, pumpkin, sunflower, flax
  • 1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup croutons

For the Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing:

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Salad:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce and baby leaves.
  • Add the sliced peach, halved cherries, and sliced avocado.
  • Toss in the mixed seeds, heirloom cherry tomatoes, and croutons.

Make the Dressing:

  • In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard.
  • Whisk or shake until well blended.
  • Add the poppy seeds and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Whisk or shake again until the dressing is well combined.

Dress the Salad:

  • Drizzle the lemon poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving.
  • Toss the salad gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing.

Notes

  • Customizations: Feel free to add or substitute other fresh market finds like radishes, cucumbers, or berries.
  • Storage: If you’re preparing this salad ahead of time, keep the dressing separate and add it just before serving to maintain the salad’s crispness.
  • Serving Suggestion: This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or fish for a more substantial meal.
  • Nutritional Boost: Consider sprinkling some feta cheese or adding a boiled egg on top for added protein.

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2025IU | Vitamin C: 19.7mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 3.3mg
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