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Date/Time
05/03/2014
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
14&U Farmers' Market
Our favorite friendly neighborhood food educator, Ibti Vincent, kicks off our market season with a simple and delicious cooking demo using the freshest market ingredients. Stop by for a taste and take home the recipe and some tips on seasonal cooking.
Stock up on fresh asparagus this weekend so you can make a batch of Ibti’s
Springtime Asparagus Salad (Raw)
Ingredients:
Salad:
- 2 bunches asparagus, stems removed, thinly sliced on a diagonal
- 2 scallions, ½ small red onion, or 1 shallot, finely chopped
- a few handfuls of gently torn baby greens
- 1 small yellow squash or 1 fennel bulb, finely sliced (optional)
- a few spoonfuls of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, crumbled feta, or chevre (optional)
- handful of hazelnuts, chopped (optional)
Vinaigrette:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- juice of 1-2 lemons, to taste
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
- pinch of sugar
- a handful of fresh herbs (parsley, mint, chives, etc), minced
- salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
Whisk together the olive oil, lemon, garlic, sugar, and herbs, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Gently toss salad ingredients with dressing. Enjoy!
Plan your next visit
The markets run Saturdays at 14&U (May–November) and Sundays at Bloomingdale (year-round). For current schedules, see our markets.
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