Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBLDG 5 Market | Kitchen | PatioSeasonal Salad: Green Gem Recipe

Seasonal Salad: Green Gem Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Hydro bib lettuce, yellow squash, candied walnuts, pickled red onions, shaved parmesan, lemon white balsamic vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Lemon White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Method

Preparing the Salad

  1. 1

    Wash and Prepare the Greens

    Thoroughly wash the hydro bib lettuce under cold water. Shake off excess water and tear into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Slice the Yellow Squash

    Using a sharp knife, slice the yellow squash into thin rounds. Add the slices to the salad bowl with the lettuce.

  3. 3

    Add Candied Walnuts and Pickled Onions

    Sprinkle the candied walnuts and pickled red onions over the lettuce and yellow squash in the bowl.

  4. 4

    Shave the Parmesan

    Use a vegetable peeler to shave the parmesan cheese into thin slices. Add the shaved parmesan to the top of the salad.

Making the Vinaigrette

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 6

    Whisk the Vinaigrette

    Whisk the ingredients together until fully combined and emulsified.

Serving the Salad

  1. 7

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the prepared lemon white balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.

  2. 8

    Toss and Serve

    Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients, then serve immediately.

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