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The Incredible Edible Flower Salad With Fresh Herbs Recipe

The Incredible Edible Flower Salad With Fresh Herbs Recipe

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The Incredible Edible Flower Salad With Fresh Herbs

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Ingredients:

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1 small butterhead lettuce
1 cup baby arugula leaf
1 cup baby spinach leaves
1 cup watercress leaf
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, loosely packed
1/2 cup fresh italian parsley, chopped coarsely
1/2 cup sorrel (or 1 cup purslane)
1/2 cup baby mustard greens
1/3 cup fresh chives, snipped
1/3 cup fresh chervil, snipped
2 tbsp fresh dill, snipped
1/2-1 cup fresh edible flower ( read *note)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tsp honey
1/2 tsp dill seed, slightly crushed
1 garlic clove, finely minced
salt , to taste
cracked black pepper , to taste

Directions:

*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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	158.96 Kcal (666 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.7g	13%
Sodium	278.78mg	12%
Potassium	223.43mg	5%
Total Carbs	18.75g	6%
Sugars	16.08g	64%
Dietary Fiber	1.4g	6%
Protein	1.99g	4%
Vitamin C	14.7mg	24%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	70.3mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	136.8 Kcal (573 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.49g	13%
Sodium	239.91mg	12%
Potassium	192.27mg	5%
Total Carbs	16.14g	6%
Sugars	13.84g	64%
Dietary Fiber	1.2g	6%
Protein	1.71g	4%
Vitamin C	12.6mg	24%
Iron	1.4mg	9%
Calcium	60.5mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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