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Blooming Garden Salad

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A vibrant salad packed with fresh greens, crunchy veggies, and beautiful edible flowers, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 head red lettuce
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 cup fresh peas
  • 5 radishes
  • 1 cup edible flowers (nasturtiums, violas, pansies)
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon

Instructions

  1. Rinse the red lettuce and arugula under cold water and pat dry.
  2. Tear the red lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large serving bowl.
  3. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice into half-moons and toss in the bowl.
  4. Snap open fresh peas or thaw frozen peas and sprinkle them over the greens.
  5. Thinly slice the radishes and layer them in the bowl.
  6. Strip the leaves from tarragon stems, chop, and add to the salad.
  7. Whisk together canola oil, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  8. Drizzle dressing over the salad right before serving.
  9. Gently scatter edible flowers over the top.
  10. Toss everything gently and serve in a bowl or plate individual servings.

Notes

For a complete meal, pair this salad with grilled chicken or fish. Experiment with other fruits or nuts to enhance flavors.

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Keywords: salad, healthy, fresh, vegetarian, spring recipe

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