Elizabethan English Herb and Flower Salad with Honey Dressing

Transport your taste buds to the elegance of the Elizabethan era with this enchanting Elizabethan English Herb and Flower Salad with Honey Dressing. A vibrant medley of fresh spinach, arugula, parsley, mint, and chives creates a lush, herbaceous base, while delicate edible flowers like nasturtiums or violets add a breathtaking splash of color and floral fragrance. Thinly sliced cucumber brings a refreshing crunch, perfectly complemented by a lusciously sweet and tangy honey dressing made with apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and olive oil. Ready in just 15 minutes, this timeless salad is a feast for the senses, ideal as a light appetizer or a sophisticated side dish to elevate any meal. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging in garden-fresh flavors, it’s a celebration of natural beauty and historical charm in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cup Arugula
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley leaves
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
• 0.25 cup Fresh chives
• 0.5 cup Edible flowers (e.g., nasturtiums, violets, or calendula petals)
• 1 medium, thinly sliced Cucumber
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the spinach, arugula, parsley, mint, and chives thoroughly. Tear the spinach and larger herb leaves into bite-sized pieces if necessary.

Step 2

Gently rinse the edible flowers to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a paper towel and set aside.

Step 3

In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, arugula, parsley, mint, chives, and sliced cucumber.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified into a dressing.

Step 5

Pour the honey dressing over the salad mixture. Gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly without bruising the herbs or flowers.

Step 6

Carefully place the edible flowers on top of the salad as a garnish just before serving to maintain their shape and color.

Step 7

Serve the salad immediately as a fresh and aromatic side dish or light appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(679.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	583.2

Total Fat 30.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 764.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 48.9g
Protein 13.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 555.4mg	0%
Iron 19.1mg	0%
Potassium 2007.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.2%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 47.1%