PURSLANE, CHERRY TOMATO, AND CUCUMBER SALAD

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A simple way to enjoy purslane, which is a weed that you might be able to forage in your own backyard! Purslane has more omega-3s than any other plant source and a pleasant lemony flavor. Here I toss it with a simple mix of cherry tomatoes and cucumber for a cool salad with nice crunch.

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
3 small Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
salt to taste
1 bunch purslane
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine cherry tomatoes and cucumbers in a salad bowl. Sprinkle generously with salt, stir well, then leave to sit while you prepare the purslane.
  • Rinse purslane well, then pat dry with a tea towel. Pick off any large leaves and the tender stems at the top and place in a bowl. Discard the larger sections of the stems.
  • Check tomato-cucumber mixture; by now, tomatoes should have released juices thanks to the salt. If not, stir well and let sit 5 minutes more.
  • Add purslane to the salad bowl with the tomatoes and cucumbers. Drizzle with olive oil and toss well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 104.7 mg, Sugar 4 g

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