Vegetable Market Salad

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Photo: KIRSTEN STRECKER
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4

Fresh, bright, and green, this market salad allows the wholesomeness of in-season veggies to shine.

Ingredients

  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon

  • 3 anchovy fillets, finely chopped (optional)

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • Coarse salt and ground pepper

  • 6 ounces red new potatoes, well-scrubbed and cut into ½-inch chunks

  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

  • 1 small zucchini (about 6 ounces), thinly sliced lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into very thin strips, and then halved crosswise

  • 1 small head of fennel (about 8 ounces), tops removed, thinly sliced crosswise

  • 2 ounces radishes (about 4), ends trimmed, thinly sliced

  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced

  • ½ cup flat-leaf parsley leaves

  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and dried

Directions

  1. For the vinaigrette, combine the lemon zest and juice in a large bowl. Add anchovy, if using, and mix well. Slowly add oil in a steady stream until incorporated; season generously with salt and pepper.

  2. Place potatoes and garlic in a small pot of cold salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to low, and simmer until potatoes are cooked through, but not falling apart, about 7 minutes. Drain well and add to the bowl with the vinaigrette. Toss well; cool to room temperature.

  3. Add zucchini, fennel, radishes, scallions, parsley, and capers to bowl; toss well and serve immediately.

Cook's Notes

Consider adding a small handful of edible flowers to this light salad as a beautiful (and tasty) garnish. Serve promptly for freshness.

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