There is nothing I love more than cooking of the season. This salad that I adore making is a collision of deliciousness and beauty. Composing this salad is akin to the feeling of the new pad of colored construction paper I’d get as a child, with all of the colors and thoughts of what do to with it. Arranging and cutting each piece of this salad is such a soul-satisfying experience and this Zwilling Santoku Knife makes cutting all this produce up a dream! There is no right or wrong way to do this. It’s about using what is available on hand or at your grocery store or local farmer’s market. I’ve mixed together my favorite raw yellow and orange fruits and vegetables including apricots, Sun Gold tomatoes, peppers, corn, heirloom carrots, thinly sliced golden beets, Ugli fruit, and peaches, then tossed in a vinaigrette and sprinkled with feta. Remove the feta and corn to make it Whole30, paleo, or vegan, so there are options for everyone. It’s such a crowd-pleaser and a great way to keep the heat out of the kitchen in the summer. This salad is perfect for a summer dinner party, Sunday brunch, or weeknight dinner.

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