Farmer's Market Cobb Salad #FarmersMarketWeek

Welcome to Day 2 of Farmers Market Week.  This is a time when blogger friends and I show off all the good things that can be made from the fresh produce so readily available. Not to worry if you are not a summer vegetable fan, our bloggers are talking about fresh produce from any time of the year! 

 Farmer’s Market Week is always the first week in August. Whether you have a great local farm stand or market, are a member of a CSA, or purchase your fruits and vegetables at the supermarket, follow our Pinterest board, for great recipes including those for appetizers, drinks, breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and more.

I love a good Cobb Salad. I was introduced to it by my friend Karlene, who had one at the original restaurant, The Brown Derby, many years ago. We were having lunch at the Country Club where she is a member and I remember her saying, "They have a good Cobb Salad here."  It's that old but delightful story of American ingenuity. The restaurant owner was famished and made a salad with what was available at his restaurant at the end of the shift. The rest is history.

I did the same, making this salad of a few leftovers and a few purchases at my local produce stand. I looked for what seemed the freshest and made this delicious salad.  Oh, and Karlene says you should eat it with homemade dressing. Make something at home such as or if ordering it out, ask what the restaurant's signature dressing is. Order it with that. 

Here’s more Farmer’s Market Week Recipes

Starter and Smoothie Recipes

• Orange and Greens Salad with Orange Vinaigrette by Magical Ingredients
• Pear Ginger Smoothie by Hostess At Heart
• Pickled Sport Peppers by Palatable Pastime

Side Dishes Recipes

• Cheesy Zucchini Rice by Cheese Curd In Paradise
• Creamed Peas and Potatoes by House of Nash Eats
• Honey Butter Peas by West Via Midwest
• Instant Pot Sweet Potato by Devour Dinner

Main Dish Recipes

• Blackened Salmon with Cucumber, Tomato, Avocado Salad by Lemon Blossoms
• Farmer's Market Cobb Salad by Our Good Life
• Individual Sausage and Spinach Skillet Frittatas by Family Around the Table
• Peach Smoothie Bowls by SueBee Homemaker
• Stir Fry Chicken with Blistered Green Beans by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures

Farmer’s Market Week is always the first week in August. Whether you have a great local farm stand or market, are a member of a CSA or purchase your fruits and vegetables at the supermarket, follow our Pinterest board, for great recipes including those for appetizers, drinks, breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and more.

Yield

2

Author

Terri Steffes

Prep time

15 Min

Total time

15 Min

Farmers Market Cobb Salad

Skip the traditional Cobb salad and create your own version of products from the Farmers Market.

Ingredients

• 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 hard boiled eggs, sliced
• 1/4 lb ham, sliced
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup cooked corn on the cob, sliced off the cob

Instructions

1. Divide the salad greens between the two bowls.
2. Lay cucumber strips down the middle of the bowl.
3. Lay sliced tomatoes on each side of the cucumber slices.
4. On one side of the tomatoes lay red onion slices, on the other side, sliced ham.
5. Spoon on the cooked corn by the ham and the red onion.
6. Place egg slices nearest the bowl.
7. Top with your favorite dressing.

Notes:

In addition to salad greens, try adding in your favorite fresh herbs. Basil and oregano are particularly good on this side.

The vegetables on top can be suited to your tastes. For example, I would double the red onion and leave off a row of tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

286.96

Fat (grams)

10.01

Sat. Fat (grams)

2.44

Carbs (grams)

28.87

Fiber (grams)

9.29

Net carbs

19.59

Sugar (grams)

11.63

Protein (grams)

25.70

Sodium (milligrams)

741.87

Cholesterol (grams)

222.78

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