Green Leaf Salad With Edible Flowers And Lemon Dressing Recipes

SIMPLE GREEN SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• To make the dressing, halve the lemon, then squeeze the juice into an empty jam jar, using your fingers to catch any pips.
• Add the oil and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper to the jar.
• Put the lid securely on the jar and shake well.
• Have a taste and see whether you think it needs a bit more lemon juice or oil - you want it to be slightly too acidic, so that it's still nice and zingy once you've dressed your salad leaves.
• Use a knife to trim the roots away from all the lettuces. Separate out the leaves, throwing any tatty ones away.
• Pop them in a colander and give them a good wash under cold running water over the sink.
• Spin them dry in a salad spinner, or wrap in a clean tea towel and shake dry, then pile the leaves into a large salad bowl.
• Pick and add the herbs to the bowl, discarding the stalks.
• From a height, drizzle 3 tablespoons of the dressing over the leaves and gently toss together with the tips of your fingers until every leaf is coated - try not to be heavy-handed and don't be tempted to overdress or the leaves will go limp.
• Have a taste and add a splash more dressing, if needed - remember you can always add more but you can't take it away, so be cautious. Pop the lid securely on the jam jar and keep the leftover dressing in the fridge for another day. Serve the salad straightaway.

GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• So, to make the salad, get yourself a round lettuce, such as Boston or Bibb, and remove each leaf from the core. Wash them in plenty of cold water. Spin dry or blot with paper towels and pile them into a bowl. Make a basic dressing by mixing together 3 parts extra-virgin olive oil, 1 part lemon juice, a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the leaves and use the tips of your fingers to gently mix the salad together. Be careful not to overdress it, though, or your leaves will go limp! That's it, your basic green salad.

EASY POTATO SALAD RECIPE WITH GREEN GODDESS DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the unpeeled potatoes in a vegetable steamer basket and lower it into the boiling water. Cook the potatoes until tender when pierced with a sharp knife, about 20 - 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and allow to cool slightly. Meanwhile make the California Avocado Green Goddess Dressing.
• Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until as smooth as you desire. Stir in salt and pepper - just seasoning to taste.
• When the potatoes are cool enough to handle cut them into halves or quarters and place them in a large bowl. Add one cup of the California Avocado Green Goddess Dressing to the bowl and stir to coat.
• To serve, line a platter with fresh greens and herbs if desired then top with dressed potato salad. Garnish with basil leaves, tarragon leaves, and edible flowers if using. Serve immediately.

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.

GREEN LEAF SALAD WITH EDIBLE FLOWERS AND LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the lemon juice and Dijon mustard in a small mixing bowl, and whisk in the olive oil. Add chive blossoms, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the salad greens in a bowl with enough dressing to coat them. Arrange the greens on four individual salad plates and decorate with a variety of edible flowers. Serve immediately.