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Farmers Market Salad With Sweet Onion

A make-ahead salad of seasonal produce.

Farmer’s Market Salad With Sweet Onion
Chef Cory Bahr tosses together the best finds from the farmers market to create this colorful salad. The recipe is designed to make ahead so the separate ingredients form a flavorful whole after standing at room temperature and refrigerating.Photograph courtesy of National Onion Association
Servings
12
Menu Part
  • salad
Main Ingredient
  • Onions

Chef Cory Bahr

Parish

Monroe, La.

Chef Cory Bahr tosses together the best finds from the farmers market to create this colorful salad. The recipe is designed to make ahead so the separate ingredients form a flavorful whole after standing at room temperature and refrigerating.

Ingredients

4 large heirloom tomatoes, cut into large chunks

2 to 3 cucumbers, sliced

1 to 2 yellow summer squash, thinly sliced

1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1 cup multi-colored cherry tomatoes, halved

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

½ fresh jalapeno, seeded and chopped

2 tsp. sugar

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Korean chili flakes, options

Assorted fresh herbs (basil, mint, parsley and/or tarragon)

Fresh mozzarella cheese (optional)

Steps

1. In large, sealable container, combine all ingredients except herbs and mozzarella. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour then refrigerate for up to 3 days.

2. When ready to serve, tear fresh herbs on top and add a dollop of fresh mozzarella.

Photograph courtesy of the National Onion Association

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