Green Salad With Edible Flowers Recipes

GREEN SALAD WITH EDIBLE FLOWERS

Steps:

• Combine vinegar and mustard in a bowl. Gradually whisk in oil, then season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Toss dressing with greens and top with flowers. Serve immediately.

GREAT GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, sugar, parsley, lemon juice and garlic. Add the avocado, and stir to coat with the dressing.
• Just before serving, add the salad greens, and toss to coat with dressing. Sprinkle sliced almonds and feta cheese over the top.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH FRESHLY SHELLED PEAS AND EDIBLE FLOWERS

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add peas, and cook until bright green, 2-3 minutes. Drain immediately, rinse, and drain again.
• Preheat grill to medium high. Brush both sides of bread slices with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill until toasted and lightly charred, about 1 minute per side.
• Place oil, lemon juice, mustard, water, shallot, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper in a jar. Cover, and shake to emulsify dressing.
• Mix peas, lettuces, edible flowers, and 1 cup vinaigrette in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Serve salad with grilled bread and remaining vinaigrette on the side.

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.

MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESHLY SHELLED PEAS AND EDIBLE FLOWERS

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add peas, and cook until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain immediately, rinse, and drain again.
• Preheat grill to medium-high. (If using a charcoal grill, coals are ready when you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for 3 to 4 seconds). Brush both sides of bread slices with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill until toasted and lightly charred, about 1 minute per side.
• Place oil, lemon juice, mustard, water, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a jar. Cover, and shake to emulsify dressing.
• Mix peas, lettuces, edible flowers, and 1 cup vinaigrette in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Serve salad with grilled bread and remaining vinaigrette on the side.