Farmers Market Summer Salad

 

Sometimes you just crave something super green and refreshing. While the basil vinaigrette may take a bit longer than opening a pre made bottle from the fridge, the bright flavor is well worth the effort! 

 

Fresh Corn Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

ingredients

  • 1 fresh corn on the cob (raw)
  • 1/3 -1/2 cup fresh peas
  • baby greens salad mix (about 4 cups, or 1 bag
  • 1 batch basil vinaigrette (recipe below)
  • goat cheese, crumbled
  • quick pickled cucumber

directions

  1. Heat small saucepan of water and blanch peas for about 30 seconds, or until they all float. Strain and set aside. 
  2. Carefully slice corn off the cob. 
  3. Quick pickle cucumber slices by setting in a bowl of 2 tbsp water and 2 tbsp vinegar with a pinch of sugar.  
  4.  Assemble salad: place greens mix, half the corn, and peas in a large bowl and toss with about 1/2 basil vinaigrette. Move to a serving platter then add remaining corn and peas, cucumber slices, and crumbled goat cheese. Drizzle remaining basil vinaigrette on top.
     

basil vinaigrette

ingredients 

  • 1 small garlic clove

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • salt, pepper, red pepper, to taste

directions

  1. Place garlic, basil, oil, and vinegar in a blender and process until smooth. season to taste.
 
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