Spring Salad with Edible Flowers
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4.6
Spring Salad with Edible Flowers
Description
The Spring Salad with Edible Flowers is composed of a baby spring greens mix combined with very thinly sliced rounds of sweet onion, such as Maui or Vidalia, providing a balance of freshness and mild bite. The dressing of choice is placed at the bottom of a large bowl, with greens and onions added but not yet mixed, which helps keep the leaves crisp until serving. Edible flowers, carefully chosen so only the blossoms are used and other inedible parts avoided, are scattered across the salad just before tossing. This approach maintains the flowers' delicate shape and color. The salad can be tossed tableside with the dressing or served with dressing on the side to accommodate different preferences. Proper storage of edible flowers involves refrigeration with a damp paper towel or water if stems remain, with usage recommended shortly after preparation to retain freshness. Growing edible flowers at home is an option for those interested in fresh garden blooms.
Ingredients
- 5 ounce baby spring greens mix clamshell pack
- 1 sweet onion Maui, or any generic sweet onion, small, such as Vidalia
- edible flower assorted
- 1/4 cup dressing of your choice
Instructions
- Peel and slice the onion into paper thin rounds. The easiest way to do this is with a mandoline slicer. if you don't have one, just get them as thin as you can. Separate the rings.
- Put the dressing at the bottom of a very large salad bowl.
- Put the greens and onions into the bowl, but don't mix with the dressing.
- Scatter the edible flowers across the top of the salad.
- Bring the salad to the table and toss with the dressing just before serving.
- Alternately you can serve the dressing on the side.
Notes
- Use only the blossoms of edible flowers, avoiding inedible parts like leaves.
- Store edible flowers briefly in the refrigerator either in water if they have stems or on a damp paper towel in a container to preserve freshness.
- Plan to use edible flowers quickly for best appearance and taste.
- If you grow edible flowers, you can create a fresh garden supply for salads.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 45 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 45kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 108mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1753IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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