I really don’t think there’s anything more satisfying than eating food that you’ve grown yourself. And especially for this recipe, that romaine came from a head that I had previously purchased a regrew on my window sill! Being stuck at home, I’ve really enjoyed my small apartment garden as a way to not only enjoy some outside time and get much-needed Vitamin D, but also savoring just how fresh my herbs and other harvests taste You can really taste the difference for sure. That’s why I also really love going to my weekly local farmers market, where I can indulge in that fresh taste without having to put in the work…plus we love to shop small and shop local!
The peach and heirloom tomatoes are just a few finds from my recent farmer’s market haul, and their sweet juiciness paired perfectly with the other additions on this salad. I also think I accidentally may have aged my balsamic vinegar… I bought this bottle from Costco over a year ago and it’s way sweeter and more syrupy than usual. But no complaints on my end, that’s exactly how I like my balsamic!
When eating this salad, you’ll be transported to a summer chateau in Italy or a vineyard in Napa- it’s fancy, flavorful, and oh so simple. Hope you enjoy!
Farmers Market Summer Garden Salad
- February 20, 2021
- 1
- 30 min
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Ingredients
- 1 heirloom tomato
- 1/2 peach
- 1 mini cucumber
- romaine lettuce
- basil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Directions
- Step 1
- In a bowl, combine sliced heirloom tomato, peach cut into chunks, a mini cucumber cut into slices, romaine lettuce leaves, and basil.
- Step 2
- Drizzle over balsamic vinaigrette, and finish with a generous amount of salt and pepper.
I’d love to hear if you’ve tried this recipe, any swaps or switches you’ve made, and how it turned out; let me know your thoughts in the comments down below!
