End of Summer Salad (feat. Stanley Plums)

From the title of this post, you probably think this post is about Stanley Plums, a rapper who was heavily influenced by the board game Clue.  I regret to inform you that you are mistaken.

This is a post with a simple salad to encourage you to eat a fruit or vegetable every now and then, and to buy local, in season produce.

For those of you fortunate enough to have a weekly farmer's market near your home, or a place like The Local Market, I encourage you to take advantage of the local, in season produce offered.  Sometimes, it's hard to convince yourself to buy a product with which you are not familiar, or to incorporate said products into your established recipe file.  But, I would encourage you to eat what is in season near you.  I recently discovered Stanley plums.  This oblong member of the prunus family has a beautiful purple exterior and neon interior.  They are slightly tart and go really well with a simple salad dressed with something slightly sweet.

All you have to do is slice a few up and throw them on your regular weeknight salad.  If you need more guidance, just use the recipe below.

Ingredients

-romaine lettuce
-white or red onion
-orange tomatoes

for the dressing

-1 part apple cider vinegar
-2 parts olive oil
-touch of mustard
-pinch salt
-pinch black pepper
-1 part maple syrup


Chop up enough for a family, or just for one. Mix a little dressing -which will certainly keep in a jar on your counter for a few days- and enjoy something fresh!


What seasonal fruits and veggies do you love?