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This salad uses the freshest summer produce and a delicious dressing that's sweet, gingery and a bit spicy. It's great for any occasion.
I know you might be thinking that you'd need some type of fancy, expensive slicing gadget to prepare this salad, but think again. All you need is one of these! This may be one of the best investments you make this summer. It makes serving healthy fresh salads quick and simple. I do own one of those fancy Japanese mandolins, but honestly, this is the weapon I usually choose for making a quick, delicious summer salad.
- 1 clove fresh garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons good quality strawberry jam or preserves I use my Strawberry Freezer Jam
- 1 teaspoon sriracha chili sauce*
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 3-4 ears fresh sweet corn kernels removed
- ½ pound super thin green beans haricot verts, thinly sliced on a long diagonal
- 2 medium parsnips* julienned
- 2 medium carrots* julienned
- 1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced vertically
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Directions:
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For the vinaigrette, combine all ingredients in a glass jar. Shake well.
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Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Divide between six salad plates. Drizzle with the vinaigrette. Pass extra dressing at the table.
Notes: I use the small vegetable peeler/julienner for of these and it works fantastic. Keep the carrots and parsnips long, don't try to cut them before julienning. If you cut them, it makes the job very difficult.
Pacheco Patty says
Beautiful photos! I love your Summer inspired salad and could enjoy this for lunch or dinner,yummy! The dressing sounds like fun to make and eat, thanks for sharing your perfectly 'tweaked' salad dressing;-)
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
I always get cheered up by your beautiful food and presentation whenever I come here. Such a wonderful inspiration and feeling. Thanks and this is a beautiful summer salad indeed!
Privet and Holly says
This is just the type
of recipe that I love...
And it's beautiful to
look at, as well.
Can't wait to try it!
xo Suzanne
lena says
it's always nice learning how you come up with your own way of making the dressing, you are so talented!
Cathy at Wives with Knives says
I have one of those little peelers and it's one of my favorite kitchen gadget. It dresses up salads in an instant. Even a simple tossed green salad looks fancy with a garnish of julienned carrots. I can't wait to try that vinaigrette with the strawberry jam.
Wendy Wofford-Garcia says
Yum...LOVE this salad! I have one of those peelers too...won it in a blog giveaway and use it all the time!
Swathi Iyer says
Delicious crunchy colorful salad with awesome vinaigrette. Love to try on these hot summer days.
Kate says
In this heat...salads are the way to go. Fresh veggies make this one perfect!
Balvinder Ubi says
The salad looks wonderful. I just love going to the farmers market and buying fresh produce.
The Mom Chef says
"Sweet, gingery and a bit spicy," words that sing in my ears. The salad looks delicious, but the dressing really gets me in the mood. I love everything you've put in here!
Amelia says
Hi, your salad look so appetizing and love the color,it's so colourful.
Dressing sound great too, thanks for sharing the recipe.
Have a nice day.
GLENDA CHILDERS says
It has been so hot in Chicago, we have been eating lots of salads. Thanks for the heads up on the great peeler.
Sandra Lee says
I am on a mission to make this vinaigrette! That little tool is a handy dandy for sure. I also have a very inexpensive mandolin that I would be lost without. This recipe is so full of summer Chris, thank you for bringing the sunshine.
Dining Alone says
I have one of those peelers, I should use it more often. This salad looks so good.
Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook says
What a delicious and healthy salad, looks pretty, too!
Angie's Recipes says
A healthy and tasty summer salad. I love the poppy dressing too.
Kim Garceau says
This salad is really versatile and it looks really good! I might need one of those julienne peeler, it looks great!
Marina@Picnic at Marina says
I've never had a raw corn. I guess I can try now...:)
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Your salad is beautiful and the dressing sounds amazing!!!
Happier Than a Pig in Mud says
Your salad is beautiful and not only does the dressing sound great, I have everything to make it-Woo Hoo:@)
Hotly Spiced says
What a gorgeous looking salad. It has so many colours and textures and it would be so good for you. I love how you've julienned a lot of the vegetables. I love parsnip! And that dressing sounds incredible. I just adore the taste of white balsamic xx
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
Oh no not another thing I will just have to buy for the kitchen. I think it would help with vege consumption though. This looks so fresh and delicious!
bellini says
I have a potato peeler, so salad is in my future:D
Chatty Crone says
That is beautiful. sandie