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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.