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Farmer's market salad with dressing in a bowl.
Deborah Rainford

Farmer's Market Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

5 from 2 votes
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
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 333
Ingredients Method Notes

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 Tbsp 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 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad:
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce and baby leaves.
  2. Add the sliced peach, halved cherries, and sliced avocado.
  3. Toss in the mixed seeds, heirloom cherry tomatoes, and croutons.
Make the Dressing:
  1. In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard.
  2. Whisk or shake until well blended.
  3. Add the poppy seeds and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Whisk or shake again until the dressing is well combined.
Dress the Salad:
  1. Drizzle the lemon poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving.
  2. 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.