Greens of the Wilderness Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
10%
Greens of the Wilderness Salad
45 min.
4
15kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that celebrates the vibrant bounty of nature with our Greens of the Wilderness Salad! This delightful dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a wholesome option for those seeking a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and low FODMAP meal. Ideal as a side dish, antipasti, or a refreshing snack, this salad boasts an impressive array of flavors and textures that awaken the senses.

Imagine tearing into a bouquet of freshly foraged wild greens—each bite transporting you to serene meadows and sun-drenched hillsides. The salad features an enticing mix of unique greens like pursuing and dandelion, which lend a slightly peppery note to the overall flavor profile. When complemented by our sprightly lemon vinaigrette, the result is a zesty harmony that dances on your palate.

A true highlight is the addition of edible flowers, which not only enhance the visual appeal but also introduce subtle hints of flavor—think of the lemony notes of nasturtium or the honeyed sweetness of borage. But remember, it’s important to choose wisely from the varied world of blossoms and ensure they’re safe to eat!

Perfect for gatherings or as an uplifting starter at any meal, this salad encourages us to revisit nature’s pantry and embrace the art of foraging. Dive into an experience that connects you with the wilds as you create a dish that’s both nourishing and full of character. So gather your greens, grab your salad bowl, and let’s celebrate the Greens of the Wilderness!

Ingredients

  • servings ice for garnish, optional
  • servings kosher salt to taste
  • servings optional: lemon 
  • cups the salad wild mixed such as purslane, dandelion (best used sparingly,
  • servings pepper black to taste

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Tear the greens into bite-size pieces and drop them into a large salad bowl.
  2. Pour enough dressing over the salad to lightly coat the greens. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
  3. Garnish with edible flowers, if one strives for fanciness.
  4. Edible Blooms
  5. If the notion of eating flowers calls to mind a pasture cow chomping on clover, it is time to revise one's thinking. A colorful blend of delicate blossoms instantly makesa salad of simple mixed greens more elegant, and depending upon the chosenblooms, will add lemony, peppery, tart, or honeyed flavor. Before dashing off to the nearest meadow, take note: not all flowers are edible. Pluck only those one iscertain can be safely digested, such as violet, hyssop, borage, calendula, lilac, nasturtium, dandelion, pansy, and marigold.
  6. Remove all pistils and stamens before eating and avoid any flowers suspected to have received pesticide treatment.
  7. From Campfire Cookery: Adventuresome Recipes and Other Curiosities for the Great Outdoors by Sarah Huck and Jaimee Young. Copyright © 2011 Sarah Huck and Jaimee Young Stewart. Foreword © 2011 Melissa Clark. Photographs © 2011 Tara Donne. Published in 2011 by Stewart, Tabori & Chang, an imprint of ABRAMS.

Nutrition Facts

Calories15kcal
Protein23.84%
Fat3.96%
Carbs72.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.38
Glycemic Load
0.13
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
3.9573913391518%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.5mg
Hesperetin
1.95mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:15.23kcal
0.76%
Fat:0.08g
0.12%
Saturated Fat:0.01g
0.08%
Carbohydrates:3.33g
1.11%
Net Carbohydrates:3.1g
1.13%
Sugar:0.18g
0.2%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:214.8mg
9.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.1g
2.2%
Vitamin C:22.55mg
27.33%
Vitamin A:930.36IU
18.61%
Folate:30.98µg
7.74%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.65%
Potassium:150.36mg
4.3%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.49%
Phosphorus:32.97mg
3.3%
Iron:0.56mg
3.14%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.49%
Magnesium:9.78mg
2.44%
Vitamin B3:0.46mg
2.28%
Copper:0.04mg
2.2%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.82%
Calcium:13.17mg
1.32%
Zinc:0.17mg
1.16%
Vitamin B5:0.11mg
1.11%
Source:Epicurious