Best Mixed Greens Salad With Freshly Shelled Peas And Edible Flowers Recipes

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GREEN SALAD WITH EDIBLE FLOWERS



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Edible flowers are available at forthegourmet.com.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
5 1/2 ounces tender baby salad greens (about 12 cups)
1 package (50-count) unsprayed violas (small pansies) or other 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.

EAT YOUR GREENS SALAD



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This is Ree's favorite salad to serve at a BBQ. You don't have to stick to these exact ingredients-anything that is green can go in. Switch things up with asparagus, Granny Smith apples or anything else you fancy-as long as it's green!

Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup baby spinach
1/4 cup hummus
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons pesto
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, zested and juiced
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped kale
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 mini cucumbers, sliced into rounds
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 avocado, diced
1 green bell pepper, finely diced

Steps:

  • For the dressing: Add the spinach, hummus, olive oil, pesto, honey, salt, pepper and lemon zest and juice to a small blender, then blend until smooth.
  • For the salad: Add the romaine, kale, peas, Pecorino Romano, basil, cucumber, scallion, avocado and green pepper to a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving platter or bowl.

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH FRESHLY SHELLED PEAS AND EDIBLE FLOWERS



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Make and share this Mixed Green Salad With Freshly Shelled Peas and Edible Flowers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 8m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups freshly shelled peas
1 baguette, sliced diagonally, into 12 pieces
1 cup olive oil, plus more
olive oil, for bread
coarse salt
fresh ground pepper
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons shallots, minced (from 1 shallot)
24 cups mixed salad greens
fresh edible flower, for serving

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 861.2, Fat 58.1, SaturatedFat 8.2, Sodium 835.8, Carbohydrate 72.3, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 5.2, Protein 14.5

MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH FRESHLY SHELLED PEAS AND EDIBLE FLOWERS



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This elegant salad, with edible flowers and freshly shelled peas, provides a light counter to any grilled meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups shelled fresh peas
1 baguette, sliced diagonally into 12 pieces
1 cup olive oil, plus more for bread
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons minced shallot (from 1 shallot)
24 cups mixed lettuces
Edible flowers, for serving

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.

MIXED GREEN SALAD



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Garlic, basil and crushed red pepper flakes season the light vinaigrette that dresses this refreshing salad. A sprinkling of Parmesan cheese on top gives it even more flavor. -Jody Fisher Stewartstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar plus 1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 cups torn salad greens
2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
1 medium cucumber, sliced
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, basil and pepper flakes; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine the greens, tomatoes and cucumber. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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