This salad is a party in the mouth. The Lemon Flaxseed dressing really brightens up all of the flavors of these Fall vegetables, turning it into a light dish. All of the salad ingredients were bought in the same trip to the Union Square Greenmarket.

Ground flax seeds are wonderful emulsifiers. This is a simple paste using fresh Summer blueberries, that is great for spreading on whole wheat bread and crackers. This flax seed paste is a great replacement for butter and jam. In addition, you will be eating omega-3s, as flax seeds are the best vegetarian source of these healthy fatty acids.