Canadian Aboriginal Peoples Wild Flower Salad
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Ingredients
| 1/2 cup | watercress | | 1 cup | dandelion greens | | 1/2 cup | Belgian endive leaves (about 2 endives) | | 1/2 cup | rose petals | | 1 cup | baby lettuce leaves | | Other seasonal edible flowers such as buttercups, violets, and wild roses | | 1/2 cup | chopped fresh herbs to taste | | 1 splash | simple vinaigrette | | Pepper to taste |
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Instructions
Wash all flowers gently in ice cold water to clean and refresh them.
Drain thoroughly and pat dry on paper towels. Wash, drain and spin dry the greens. Toss flowers and greens together in a large salad bowl with herbs, a light splash of simple vinaigrette and freshly ground pepper. Serves 6 to 8.
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Author's Comments
Long, long before yuppie nouvelle-cuisine chefs were even thought of, the Native people were making salads with wild ingredients. Here is a modern day version of a recipe that is as old as the hills. It is a terrific way to begin an adventure in Aboriginal dining.
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