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Strawberry and Spinach Farmer’s Market Salad

I love this time of year. The farmer’s market is huge and full of so many fresh treasures! I spent the day with my brother and brought home so many delicious treats.

Here is a great salad made from fresh savoy spinach, sweet and juice sweet Anne strawberries, candied walnuts from a local orchard and a homemade strawberry vinaigrette. And it’s delicious!

Ready to try it?

What you need:

Walnuts

Vinaigrette

 

How to Do it:

First candy the walnuts. Start by heating a cast iron skillet. Drop the walnuts and butter in and shake the pan until the walnuts begin to be fragrant and start browning lightly. Add the sugar, allspice and cinnamon and continue to cook until the sugar is melted. Remove from the pan and cool.

Next make the dressing. Place all the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a blender and puree until it’s all smooth. Pour into a salad dressing bottle and chill.

                                                               

When you’re ready to eat, toss the spinach, sliced strawberries and walnuts in a large salad bowl. Dress it the way you like it (I only like a little bit) and toss until all the leaves are coated.

Serve cold – a perfect summer side dish!

Makes 4-6 servings

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Summer Fresh Pasta Salad

Posted By HelenFern On In Pasta,Salads,Side Dishes | 9 Comments

Summer just calls out for pasta salad.  My mom made the version with the little ditalini pasta and lots of mayonnaise, eggs, and cheddar cheese!  And I love pasta salads – of any kind, but I was looking for something a little lighter – a little fresher – something that said summer with a lot less fat.

Then came this super simple salad with fresh ingredients from your garden or the farmer’s market.  It refreshes your mouth and satisfies your belly and has summer all over it!

Here’s what you need:

Dressing:

Here’s how to Do it:

Put all those delicious  ingredients into a large bowl, then toss it all together.

Put all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl blend them together using a wire whisk.  Toss with the salad.

Cover and refrigerate at least overnight – 24 hours is better.

Serves 8

As with any salad that uses a mayonnaise based dressing, it’s best to keep it on ice or put it back in the refrigerator after everyone has been served.

Enjoy the rest of summer!

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Hearts of Palm, Avocado, Kumquat and Fennel Salad

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This salad is low on fat but high on flavor.  It combines the tender and subtle flavors of the hearts of palm with the tartness of the kumquats.  It’s all brought together with the rich and nutty flavor of the avocado – give it a try!  You won’t be disappointed.

What you need:

 

How to Do it:

Cut the hearts of palm into slices.

Chop the fennel stalks and a little of the frond.

Add all the ingredients to a bowl and toss gently.

That’s it!  Easy, delicious and oh so good for you!

Serves 2

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