Tasty Herb And Flower Salad Recipes

THE INCREDIBLE EDIBLE FLOWER SALAD WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• *NOTE: Any of the following **UNSPRAYED/PESTICIDE-FREE** flowers will work in this recipe: nasturtiums, daylilies, pansies, borage, roses or the flowers from culinary herbs.
• VINAIGRETTE: In a small, non-reactive bowl whisk together all salad dressing ingredients. Set aside. Best prepared 30 minutes to 1 hour in advance.
• SALAD: Wash and *gently* pat dry the butterhead lettuce, all herbal greens and edible flowers.
• Tear apart the butterhead lettuce and any large-leafed herbs.
• In a pretty salad bowl, toss together all greens except for the flowers.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
• Garnish with the edible flowers and serve immediately.

WATERMELON SALAD WITH FRESH HERBS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, cut off the top and bottom of the watermelon to reveal the red flesh and create flat surfaces on both sides. Stand the watermelon upright, and slice off the remaining peel so only the red core remains.
• Cut the watermelon into roughly 1-inch (2-cm) cubes and transfer to a large bowl.
• In a medium pot over high heat, bring the balsamic vinegar to a boil and reduce until roughly ¼ cup (60 ml) remains and the vinegar has thickened significantly, about 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and set aside to cool.
• Arrange the watermelon cubes on a plate or place in a large bowl.
• Arrange the red onion, mint leaves, drops of balsamic reduction, basil, and thyme decoratively over the watermelon. Or, if using a bowl, toss the watermelon, onion, and herbs together, then drizzle with balsamic reduction.
• Enjoy!

TASTY HERB AND FLOWER SALAD:

Steps:

• Ingredients: 1 small head of butter lettuce 1 cup watercress 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves 1/2 cup flower petals (roses, primroses, chive blossoms, calendulas, nasturtiums and violets) 1 cucumber, sliced 2 hard boiled eggs, sliced 4 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp white wine vinegar 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp brown sugar
• Method: For this nutritious and very unusual salad, you need to take herbs like butter lettuce, watercress, mint and tarragon and wash and dry them. Then, it's the turn of getting your flower petals into the bowl. You could consider the petals of roses, primroses, chive blossoms, calendulas, nasturtiums and violets. However, you need to be sure that they haven't been sprayed with insecticides and if they have, wash them thoroughly. The cut herbs and petals need to be tossed in a salad bowl with cut cucumber. The oil, vinegar, sugar and salt and lemon juice need to be thrown in, in the proportions desired and voila! Your salad from the medieval world is ready! The sliced boiled eggs add to the nutritional value of the salad and make an excellent garnish.