Farmers Salad Recipes

FARMERS' MARKET SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the walnuts on a sheet tray and cook until toasted, 8 to 10 minutes, and then cool to handle. Chop the walnuts and reserve.
• In a medium bowl combine the olive oil, miso, vinegar, honey and a pinch of pepper. Whisk until well blended. Taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt and more pepper if necessary.
• In a large bowl combine the greens, pears, feta and toasted walnuts. Add the dressing and toss to evenly coat. Transfer the salad to serving plates and serve immediately.

FARMER'S MARKET CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine the shallot, vinegar, lemon juice, and mustard and whisk to combine. Slowly add the oil, whisking to incorporate. Add the yogurt, salt and pepper and blend well. Taste for seasoning. Combine all the salad ingredients in a large salad bowl. Add the dressing and toss until all the vegetables are well coated. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper, if desired, and serve.
• ADVANCED PREPARATION: The dressing can be prepared up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated. Whisk the dressing well before using. The salad can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerated.

FARMER'S SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the preserved lemon, olive oil, parsley, honey and some salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the salad greens, bell peppers, feta and hazelnuts, toss together and serve.

FARMER'S CHOP SUEY (SALAD)

Steps:

• Assemble dressing in a bowl by mixing cottage cheese, sour cream and salt.
• Wash the cucumber well and slice it (peeling is optional).
• Salt the cucumber slices and place in a small bowl.
• Chill the dressing and cucumbers for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
• After chopping and slicing the veggies, drain any liquid from the cucumbers.
• Toss all veggies with the dressing, mixing well.

RUSTIC GREEK FARMER'S SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
• Place into bowl and add, spring onion, capers and olives.
• Add the olive oil, vinegar (if using) and season with salt, freshly ground black pepper and oregano to taste.
• Set aside and let flavours fuse for about ten to fifteen minutes, carefully stirring once or twice.
• Add the feta and stir once more.
• If you want you can sprinkle the salad with freshly chopped basil leaves.
• Serve immidiatly.
• Kali orexi!