Mache Salad With Strawberries, Kumquats & Rose Petals

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Mache Salad With Strawberries, Kumquats & Rose Petals Recipe
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Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 packages mache or ( 6 ounce ) package spring mixed salad greens
2 cups halved strawberries or 2 cups quartered strawberries
1 cup sliced fresh kumquats or jar kumquats , drained , rinsed and sliced
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
24 crystallized rose petals ( recipe follows )
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 tablespoon rose water
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
24 pesticide-free rose petals
1 cup confectioners ' sugar
1/2 teaspoon meringue powder
3 tablespoons water
granulated sugar or superfine sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
366
Sugar
26g
Fat
28g
Mache Salad With Strawberries, Kumquats & Rose Petals is a salad with a unique blend of flavors and textures. This salad combines the refreshing taste of strawberries and kumquats, the crunchy texture of pine nuts all combined with rose water, champagne vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, and onion powder. Crystallized rose petals are sprinkled on top giving it a refined and elegant touch. This salad is a perfect starter for dinner or makes for the perfect light lunch. It is a seasonal favorite and is widely enjoyed all over the world.

Instructions

1.Rinse the mache or spring mixed salad greens and pat dry with paper towels.
2.Add the halved strawberries, sliced fresh kumquats, and toasted pine nuts.
3.Drizzle the olive oil, rose water, and honey over the salad ingredients and toss to combine.
4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the champagne vinegar, poppy seeds, ground mustard, onion powder, and salt.
5.Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
6.Add the crystallized rose petals and fresh rose petals as garnish on top of the salad before serving.

PROS

This salad is refreshingly light and full of fresh, fruity flavors.
It is perfect for spring or summer meal times when cravings are for lighter meals.
It is packed with fresh fruits and nuts and is a great dish to include in any healthy eating plan.
It doubles as an edible bouquet, which looks beautiful on any table.
It’s a salad that can easily be modified to suit vegetarian or vegan diets.

CONS

This salad has minimal cons other than the fact that it contains nuts and may not be suitable for individuals with nut allergies.
This recipe requires some preparation around crystallizing the rose petals, which may be intimidating for some cooks who may not familiar with that method.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is chock-full of vitamins and nutrients. Fresh strawberries and kumquats are rich in Vitamin C which is responsible for boosting the immune system and promoting healthy skin. Mache, on the other hand, provides one of the few plant sources of Omega-3 fatty acids which is key in brain development and function. Nuts are well known to be a healthy fat source which is critical for brain health and is great for cardiovascular health as well.

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