Introducing Start Local, a new recipe series from The Land Connection in partnership with the Illinois Farm Bureau! Each recipe is designed with everyday cooks in mind, using ingredients from your local farmers markets, and filling in the rest with ingredients from the grocery store. So grab your shopping bag, meet your local farmers, and discover what’s in season across Illinois with Start Local!
Snap Pea & Radish Salad with Honey-Herb Dressing
Equipment
- big bowl
- small jar or bowl for the dressing
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Whisk or fork
Ingredients
Farmers Market Ingredients
- 1 head lettuce, or a few handfuls of salad greens
- 1 handful of snap peas
- 4-5 radishes (save the leafy tops)
- fresh herbs: ex. dill, chives, parsley, or mint
- 1 tsp honey
- 2-3 strawberries (optional, for a tart, fruity dressing)
- chèvre to crumble (optional)
Pantry Staples
- 3 tbsp oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Make the dressing: in a jar, shake oil, honey, a pinch of salt, and a small handful of minced herbs until combined. For brightness, mash 2–3 strawberries into the dressing.
- Tear the lettuce. Thinly slice the radishes. Slice the snap peas on a bias (raw and crisp, or blanch 60 seconds).
- Toss greens, radishes, peas, and remaining herbs with enough dressing to coat. Crumble chèvre on top if using. Serve right away.
- Optional: chop and use the radish greens in your salad mix!
Notes
Substitutions
- Lettuce: spinach, arugula, baby kale, or a mix
- Snap peas: snow peas or shaved kohlrabi
- Radishes: turnips or kohlrabi
- Honey: maple syrup
The Start Local recipe series is generously supported by Illinois Farm Bureau.
