Local Farmer's Market Salad

Sundays usually consist of morning yoga practice, followed by a trip to my local farmer's market. As a result, Sunday dinners are always very fresh and nutritious. Vegetables: they're what's for dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound French fingerling potatoes, washed and cut into fourths
• 2 mini romaine heads, washed and chopped
• 2 avocados, halved, cored, peeled, and chopped
• 1 lemon, halved
• 3 tablespoons fresh spearmint leaves, diced
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Serves 8.

Directions

1. Fill a deep pot with distilled water, and bring to a boil over the stove.
2. Add in the pre-cut potatoes, and allow to cook for 8-10 minutes until potatoes are softened. Once done, drain potatoes in a colander.
3. In the meantime, squeeze the juice of each lemon halve into a small bowl. Combine with white wine vinegar, spearmint leaves, and black pepper. Stir vigorously to create dressing.
4. Place chopped romaine, avocado, and potatoes in a deep salad bowl. Top with dressing.
5. Finish by grating the lemon skin and sprinkle with lemon zest.

Are you as inspired as I am with the fresh fare at farmer's markets?