Farmers' markets are in full summer swing and these two salads are hearty enough to enjoy as a main course, but also chock-full of fresh seasonal fruits or veggies. The variety of produce varies from one market to another, so use your imagination to concoct your own version of these dishes. For example, I intended to use some beautiful yellow peaches I'd picked up at the market, but once cut, they did not seem to hold up nearly as well as the firmer nectarines, so I switched out the fruits before even writing up the recipe! I would also recommend doubling the candied nut recipe. They disappear quickly when left unattended!
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