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The City of Plymouth outdoor Farmers Market is open 2:30-6:30 p.m. each Wednesday through Oct. 2 at Parkers Lake Playfield, 15500 County Road 6.
Detailed information about the market is available at plymouthmn.gov/farmersmarket.
 Photo: Extraordinary Inc., Plymouth Farmers Market Vendor
Easy Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 pound summer squash and/or zucchini, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pickled banana peppers
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 3/4 teaspoons Diamond Crystal or 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
- 1 pound orecchiette or other small pasta
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup halved pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into small pieces
- 1 cup (packed) coarsely chopped basil, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup finely chopped oregano, plus more for serving
Directions:
- Toss 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced, zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1 garlic clove, finely grated, 1 pound summer squash and/or zucchini, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise, 1/2 cup coarsely chopped banana peppers, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 3/4 teaspoons Diamond Crystal or 1 1/4 teaspoons Morton kosher salt, and 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a large bowl to combine. Using hands, gently massage vegetables to soften slightly. Let sit at room temperature, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes.
- Cook 1 pound orecchiette or other small pasta in a large pot of boiling heavily salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain in a colander, shaking to remove excess water.
- Add pasta, 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved, 1 cup halved pitted Kalamata olives, 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, and 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil to vegetable mixture; toss well to combine. Add 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into small pieces, 1 cup (packed) coarsely chopped basil, and 1/2 cup finely chopped oregano and toss gently just to incorporate. Taste pasta salad and season with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Just before serving, top pasta salad with more Parmesan, basil and oregano.
Source: epicurious.com
Market Events for Aug. 14
Community Table: Three Rivers Park District
Market Events for Aug. 21
Community Table: Interfaith Outreach
Reminders while at the market: Animals are not allowed, with the exception of service dogs. The market begins promptly at 2:30 p.m. and no early purchases are allowed. Some vendors offer credit card payments, but please bring cash for those who do not.
SNAP/EBT Program
Shoppers who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can use their EBT cards at the City Market booth to purchase tokens, which can then be used to purchase eligible items from participating vendors.
More Information
For more information about the Plymouth Farmers Market and to view past newsletters, visit plymouthmn.gov/farmersmarket.
Sponsors
Thank you to the 2024 Plymouth Farmers Market sponsor, Allina Health Aetna.
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