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Farmers Market Chopped Summer Salad

Head to your local farmer’s market to make this Chopped Summer Salad, bursting with insane fresh seasonal flavors, without turning on your oven! 

Gluten Free, Grain Free, Nut Free, Egg Free, Soy Free, Dairy Free

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When I lived in Israel there were certain fruits (namely, blueberries) that I desperately missed because I literally could not buy them. Not even for a premium price…not even frozen! Zilch. Zero. Nada. 

At the time I didn’t fully appreciate the fact that every morsel of produce I ate was locally sourced because I just wanted some bloobs to the face, but now I realize how lucky I really was. 

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Living in New York there’s only a short period of time when I can purchase 100% of my produce for the week at the farmers market, which means I am 100% eating local. (OK, so maybe I could do this more if I tried and planned a little better, but ya know what I mean?!)

Right now is that time…..

Which means it’s the perfect time for a loaded chopped summer salad EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Because all the cool kids know a finely chopped salad tastes oh soooo much better!

And I know you all agree because when I shared a behind the scenes photo on Instagram of this beauty, you guys went willllllld!

[Tweet “Because finely chopped salad tastes oh soooo much better! Must try this Farmers Market Chopped Summer Salad >>”]

What’s in season right now???

Corn

Bell peppers

Cucumbers

Tomatoes

Green beans

Herbs

…and the list goes on…

I kept the dressing on this salad super simple and light because the veggies are the superstars and I didn’t want the dressing to outshine them. I didn’t even add fruit to this salad…and I love adding fruit to salads! 

When dietitians say eat the rainbow, this is what they’re talking about…Farmers Market Chopped Summer Salad | C it Nutritionally

This Farmer’s Market Chopped Summer Salad is…

Easy to make

Vegan

Gluten free

Full of seasonal produce

Packed with nutrients

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Farmers Market Chopped Summer Salad

This chopped summer salad is bursting with insane fresh flavors that scream late summer! Plus, you don’t need to turn on your oven and can buy every ingredient in season now at the farmers market! Vegan, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Paleo, Dairy Free

  • Author: Chelsey

Ingredients

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For the salad:

4 cups spinach, chopped

2 Kirby cucumbers, chopped

1 medium bell pepper, chopped

1 large heirloom tomato, chopped

1 large beet, steamed and chopped

1/2 cup raw green beans, chopped

1 ear corn, kernels cut off the cob

1 medium avocado, skin removed and diced

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

For the dressing:

3 tablespoons good quality extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon honey

1 garlic clove, finely minced

Pinch of smoked paprika

Pinch of oregano

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare all salad ingredients and combine in a large bowl. Set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until uniform consistency forms. Adjust spices to taste.

Cautiously dress salad, tossing to combine. Remember, you can always add more dressing, but you can never take it away, so start slow!

Toss well and enjoy!

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How’s that for an INSANELY simple Meatless Monday meal??? Throw in some beans or lentils to boost your protein, or some nuts or seeds for a crunch! Whatever you serve with this salad, I know you’ll taste the rainbow!

What’s your favorite summer farmers market find?!
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  1. In season, fresh, local, that’s the ultimate! And you can just taste when things are!

  2. Yum this looks great! Can you believe by the time I got to the farmer’s market yesterday there wasn’t any corn?? I was so disappointed!