Month: July 2019

  • Edible Flower Salad with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing

    Edible Flower Salad with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing

    • 1 ounce ricotta salata cheese
      2 tablespoons olive oil
      1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
      2 teaspoons honey
      1 teaspoon poppy seeds
      1/4 teaspoon salt
      3-4 cups mixed salad greens
      12 nasturtium flowers (taste slightly peppery)
      16 borage blossoms (taste like cucumber)

    Shave ricotta salata cheese into strips with a vegetable peeler; set aside. Place olive oil, lemon juice, honey, poppy seeds and salt in a small jar. Cover jar and shake vigorously to combine. Place mixed greens in a large bowl and toss with dressing. Sprinkle with ricotta salata and top with nasturtium and borage flowers. Makes 4 salads.