Beautiful Salad
This salad is based on one found in the healing herbs cookbook. It is a real show-stopper! Substitute raspberries or sliced strawberries for the blueberries if you wish.
Steps
Edible flowers list: bergamot , borage , calendula , chicory , clove pinks , dandelion , echinacea , hollyhock , hyssop , lavender , day lilies , nasturtium , pansy , rose , violets.
As well , the flowering tops of edible herbs can also be eaten.
To make salad , combine salad greens , sprouts , berries , raisins , apricots and nuts in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl , whisk together the oil and vinegar.
Add salt and black pepper to taste if you wish.
Pour over salad and toss well.
Arrange mixture on a large shallow serving platter and garnish with the edible flowers.
Serve immediately.
Ingredients
mixed salad greens, alfalfa sprout, blueberries, golden raisins, dried apricots, almonds, extra virgin olive oil, raspberry vinegar, fresh edible flowers