Summer harvest is finally here at Rommey Farms and we could NOT be more excited for the bounty that has sprung forth! We are convinced: There's nothing better on a hot summer day than a cool cucumber salad or a plump juicy tomato right off the vine.

In fact, now is the PERFECT time to pull out those sweet summer side recipes and try them with some of our farm fresh produce. We guarantee our plucked from Kansas soil, farm-to-table veggies will elevate your favorite dish beyond your wildest dreams.

With 4th of July barbecues, potlucks, and camp outs with copious amounts of grillin' and chillin' right around the corner, we'd like to share five amazing recipes featuring our straight-from-the-earth ingredients. Not only are these stellar sides big on flavor, but HEALTHY as well. Is that even possible, you ask? We think so! But don't take our word for it. Whip these up for your next family dinner and let the masses decide.

1. Old Faithful Pasta Salad

No frills here. Just four, low-fat ingredients - each one adding another layer of BAM for your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 1 box bowtie or penne pasta (spaghetti works just fine too!)
• 1/2 bottle of Fat Free Italian Dressing (trust us, you don't need the full fat - save the calories!)
• 1 large Rommey Farms Tendergreen Burpless Cucumber
  
• 1 large lb Rommey Farms Rutgers Tomato
  
• Optional : Rommey Farms Fresh Dill (1 sprig) 
• Optional : 1/2 c Grated Parmesan Cheese

2. Summer Green Bean Salad

Kids hate their veggies? Give this recipe a whirl! The sweetness of the sauteed tomatoes helps balance out the greens making this a crowd-please, even for the veggie haters in your life!

Recipe adapted from https://www.laaloosh.com/2017/06/07/summer-green-bean-salad/

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Rommey Farms Jade Green Beans (washed and cut into pieces)

• 1 small Rommey Farms Red Onion (thinly sliced)

• 1 1/2 cups Rommey Farms Tommy Toe Tomatoes (halved)

• 1/2 cup Rommey Farms Genovese Basil (finely chopped)

• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Salt and pepper to taste

3. Grandma Newman's Cucumber Salad

This one tastes like my childhood! I remember going to Grandma's, opening the fridge, and praying I saw that little Tupperware container with the air tight lid. I knew when I popped it open, there would be some  sweet, salty goodness waiting for me. I was rarely ever disappointed.

Ingredients:

• 2 large Rommey Farms Diva Cucumbers
• 1-2 Rommey Farms White Onions
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar (add to taste)
• 1 tsp salt
• Optional : Rommey Farms Fresh Dill
  

Directions:

• Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and let it set in the fridge at least 3-4 hours (ideally, overnight). Stir well before serving.

4. Creamy New Potato Salad

Because it's not summer in Kansas without potato salad! We took this age-old recipe and adapted the ingredients to make it more calorie-friendly by reducing the amount of olive oil and subbing Miracle Whip for real mayo. We promise you won't notice!

Adapted from https://www.splendidtable.org/recipes/new-potato-salad

Ingredients:

• 2 to 3 pounds Rommey Farms Kennebec Potatoes, unpeeled
• 1 medium Rommey Farms White Onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 clove Rommey Farms Garlic, minced
• 4-5 Tbsp cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, to taste
  
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  
• 1-2 Tbsp coarse, dark mustard
• 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup snipped fresh Rommey Farms Dill
  
• 1/2 cup Miracle Whip, or to taste
  

Directions:

• Scrub the potatoes and simmer in water to cover until barely tender when pierced with a knife. Let simmer another 1 minute and drain. Run cold water over them for just a minute, drain and peel while warm. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
• While the potatoes cook, stir together in a large serving bowl the onion, garlic, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Let stand until the potatoes are ready. Once they are cut and still warm, gently fold them into the vinegar mixture and let stand 30 minutes. Fold in the mustard, oil, dill, and mayonnaise. Chill.
• Taste for tartness and seasoning just before serving. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs. Keeps several days in the refrigerator.

5. Roasted Sweet Peppers with Oregano

Super simple and absolutely beautiful - this dish will add color and vibrancy to your blase potluck! Just 6 ingredients and 5 minutes prep time means if you forgot you were supposed to bring a side dish at the last minute, you can whip this bad boy up in a jiff!

Adapted from https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/roasted-mini-peppers/

Stock up on all your 4th of July ingredients today by visiting our online store, then pick-up at the Old Town Farm & Art Market Saturday, June 27th between 8a-1pm.

The Old Town Farm & Art Market is your one stop shop for locally grown produce and crafts! Come see all Wichita and the surrounding area has to offer and bolster your local economy at the same time. #ShopLocal #LocalGrown