Fall is a wonderful time to visit your local farmers' market. Here in
September is also prime time for many Mexican vegetables, such as creamy Hass avocados, tart tomatillos, and fiery chiles. Seeing them inspired me to make this healthy vegetable medley; it is delicious served with some warm corn tortillas.
The variety of crunchy and creamy textures is satisfying, while the cumin-chile vinaigrette provides a sweat-inducing kick. Though parsley or cilantro works well, I would suggest using fresh rather than dried herbs for a bold, clean flavor.
Farmers’ Market Veggies with a Cumin-Chile Vinaigrette
Makes 4 side servings
1 cup fresh corn (or canned, if unavailable)
1 c diced zucchini
1 cup red bell pepper
1 cup diced jicama
½ cup diced carrots
½ cup diced tomatillos
2-3 green onions, finely chopped
1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed
1 Hass avocado, diced, optional
Cumin-Chile Vinaigrette
1 Tbsp fruity olive oil
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp honey
Juice of 1 lime (about 2-3 Tbsp)
1/8 tsp cumin
1 small serrano chile (which is hotter) or jalapeno (with some seeds for extra heat)
2 Tbsp coarsely chopped parsley or cilantro
Salt, to taste
Note: Fresh sweet corn on the cob can be eaten raw, which is delicious and crunchy.
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36 comments:
Looks so colorful. I love markets!
Hi susan...I tried earlier to leave a ccomment, but there was a bug on internet1
I love your bright photo's too...it seem the sun is still shining there...here in France it is already cold and cloudy! the vinaigrette sound interesting and I can imagine using it in a variety of salads to lift it...will sure try it.
Ronell
That is one beautiful and colorful fresh veggie platter! I LOVE farmer's market.I love looking at the flowers, veggies and so many types rice too.
Good post Susan!:))
We get A.M.A.Z.I.N.G jujubes in India...only they're callled ber(pronounced bear) there. As for the cumin dressing, we have a similar one in Andhra Pradesh too(that's a state in India)....it's suddenly like I'm on an Indian blog :)
I always love your visits to the Farmer's Market and the colorful and delicious dishes that you create! Have you read the new biography on Alice Waters? It has so much insight into how ideas about local produce and sustainability got started.
I've pretty much neglected the markets in favor of tending and looting my mother's garden, but now that the plot is petering out, I'll hit the stands until they close shop late October. The mild seasons of southern California are appealing, but I couldn't give up the promise of snow.
Snazzy salad, Susan. The colors and flavors are made for each other.
Clean, fresh, bright, oh yes this works wonders for me. And only fresh herbs would do for this one! Really lovely. I'm in Seattle for a little longer and really enjoying Pikes Place Market.
What with all these beautiful photos and the figs below, I'm really jealous! Our farmers markets weren't much to write home about this summer, what with the floods and endless rain. I haven't seen a single fig yet, in the shops--not sure they even grow here. The southern European crops got ruined too, so we're pretty much out of luck.
I never get tired of black beans and corn but I'm pretty new to tomatillos and jicama, so thanks for this recipe! What do the jujubes taste like? I've never seen one before.-Brenda
Susan. this is wonderful! I love the sound of your Vinaigrette, especially with the presence of cumin!
yum yum yum yum yum! i just ate the most delish butternut last night. this salad looks so refreshing and delicious. oh, i've also been eating apples like they'r going out of style!
Kelly-Colorful produce and people!
Ronnell-It is a versatile vinaigrette that's lovely on regular salads and warm veggies.
Asha-I know. How could someone not love farmers' markets?
Nabeela-Ooh, I wish I could have Indian jujubes. I'm sure they are amazing!
T.W.-I was just flipping through it at Borders on Saturday, believe it or not! It looks like it will be a great read. She's an inspiration.
Susan-I do miss the snow sometimes, but I don't miss the shoveling. ;) Thanks, it is colorful and tasty!
Tanna-We loved Pike's Place Market when we went to Seattle. It was so much fun seeing them toss the fish!
Kathyf-Oh, that's right. I'm so sorry to hear about that. I wonder if a lot of produce will end up being imported?
Brenda-Jujubes taste sort of like an apple. They are slightly sweet and very crispy, and the darker they are, the more flavor they have. This year's crop is the sweetest I've ever had.
Anh-I love cumin too!
Aria-We got some amazing Fuji apples last week, though truthfully, I miss East Coast apples.
Another reason to move out of Rhode Island -- we never, ever see jujubes at the farmers' markets here! Lovely recipe -- thanks.
I love all veggies too. And I love salads, but when I make my own, the dressing never seems to stick to them!
I have never seen these jujubes, maybe they are a west coast thing. Your medley looks great, especially since, while the calendar says fall, the heat and humidity still says summer!
Oh, just look at that sea of produce ! Quite the amazing picture, Susan!
I love the vegetables this time of year! If asparagus was a gall vegetable life would be perfect!
Now I know what a jujube is!
Jujubes at the farmer's market sounds so exotic. I've never had those kind -- only the movie theatre kind. When I read about what's available at your farmer's market I get a little case of farmer's market envy.
Your vwggies look delicious, although my husband would veto the zucchini. It doesn't matter how I try to hide it, he always finds it and objects.
These are beautiful pictures of the market. And I love brussel sprouts too! ; )
Such a colourful dish. I can almost imagine the refreshing and lively flavours. I strongly advocate buying local, even beyond fresh produce.
I love going to markets where there are only farmers' products. That's a beautiful bowl of salad. :)
That looks fantastic. Of course living in the NorthEast, eating local food means nothing but apples this time of year.
oh you are so lucky to have such a wonderful market to go to. I can only see your pictures and feel happy .
Your markets look amazing! Now that it's fall in Seattle I'm envious of your gorgeous weather too!
What a delicious recipe! I often like to scramble some eggs and eat them with a corn tortilla for breakfast ... I usually just use my Cholula hot sauce on them, but this would be an amazing accompaniment. A nice little veggie salad in the morning, very Israeli.
Ari (Baking and Books)
Colourful and fresh! I'd love to try!
Beautiful salad with fresh vegetables!:)
Oh, what a lovely post and recipe! Your photos are keeping summer alive for me! That "buy local" sign is very cool, indeed.
I have never seen these at Connecticut farmer's markets----do they need California's sunny climate to grow? And how are they prepared----are they eaten raw or cooked in some way? I'm fascinated by this new discovery and want to get my hands on some SOON!
This sounds absolutely fantastic! And what perfect timing! I recently made a pork and tomatillo stew, and have a couple of tomatillos left over. Thank you for giving me a great idea for what to do with them!
Lydia-Yeah, my parents said, "How come we've never tried those jujubes?" Looks like I'll be sending some their way.
Sra-Hmmm...I try not to make the dressing too thin, and the herbs help it stick better too. Good luck! :)
Deborah-Yeah, it's a good transitional dish between seasons.
Veronica-Thanks! They're hard to take sometimes with the lighting and all the people, but it's a fun challenge!
Katiez-I hope you get to try one soon now. They are so yummy!
Julie-I wish I could share with you.:)
Lynn-Could you pass them off as cucumbers? ;)
Anali-Yes! Another sprout lover. We have to stick together, you know.;)
Nora B- So true. I've begun buying local meats as well, and there is a palpable difference.
Cooking Ninja-I just love them too--they inspire me cook and eat healthfully.
Bradley-I'll swap you some California jujubes for some New England apples.;)
Kate-Oh, I'm glad they make you happy. :)
Amy-Funny...and I miss New England fall time.
Ari-Huh, I didn't know it was "very Israeli." Very cool. :)
Jyothsna-I hope you do!
Valentina-Thanks so much!
Bazu-I know what you mean, but I'm envying your fall weather too!
Secret Ingredient-The jujubes are eaten raw like an apple. According to the farmer, their other name, "Chinese dates" come from the fact that as they dry up, they shrivel, and their consistency becomes more date-like. I've had them both ways, but I really prefer them raw.
Toni-Well, I'm so glad I was able to help!
Looks like a great recipe to celebrate farmer's market bounty.
My, but that is just one gorgeous place to stroll through. And a beautiful dish to honour it by!
Oh I am so jealous! We have limited farmer's markets here on the east coast, and although the fall tree fruit is always wonderful, fresh avacados would be much better...
That looks so fresh and delicious, Susan. Love it!
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