Autumn Harvest Salad

Depending on who you ask, we may be in late summer – or perhaps early fall. The mornings are cool, but the mid-afternoon heat is still sweltering. This week is expected to be the last for peaches, while apples and pears have already made their market debut.

In this moment between seasons, we start to think about pulling out sweaters and turning on our ovens — but if you’re like me, you’re not quite ready to commit to fall vibes just yet.

I want to cherish the last days of swimming in the creek, but of course, I can’t help being excited about the new, delicious produce popping up at the market each week. This week’s recipe helps hold both of these desires. This autumn-inspired salad features the cozy flavors of fall, paired with the fresh, raw simplicity of summer eating.

We were lucky enough to get this cherished transition-season weather at The Get Together last week. Our first-ever fundraising event was filled with bouquet-making, peach-cocktail drinking, and gathering over a shared desire for a more sustainable, equitable food system. Thank you for joining us in this first step toward turning farmers markets into a local food movement. This is just the beginning.