The Incredible Edible Flower Salad with Fresh Herbs

Delight your taste buds and elevate your table with "The Incredible Edible Flower Salad with Fresh Herbs," a vibrant symphony of colors, textures, and flavors. This stunning salad pairs mixed baby greens and peppery arugula with an array of edible flowers like nasturtiums, pansies, and marigold petals for a botanical feast that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Fresh basil, mint, and chives infuse the dish with fragrant herbal notes, while crisp radishes and cucumbers deliver irresistible crunch. Creamy goat cheese and toasted slivered almonds add richness, perfectly complemented by a zesty homemade lemon-honey vinaigrette. Ready in just 20 minutes, this elegant dish is ideal for impressing at luncheons, garden parties, or any occasion that calls for an artistic presentation. Its eye-catching appeal and fresh, wholesome ingredients make this edible flower salad a standout addition to your recipe repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed baby greens
• 1 cup Arugula
• 1 cup Edible flowers (e.g., nasturtiums, pansies, marigold petals)
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons Chives, finely chopped
• 3 medium Radishes, thinly sliced
• 0.5 large Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Goat cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Slivered almonds, toasted
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the mixed baby greens, arugula, and edible flowers gently under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed baby greens, arugula, and edible flowers.

Step 3

Add the fresh basil leaves, mint leaves, and finely chopped chives to the bowl.

Step 4

Layer in the radish slices and cucumber slices to add crispness and texture.

Step 5

Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese and toasted slivered almonds evenly over the top of the salad.

Step 6

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine without damaging the delicate flowers.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy this stunning, flavorful, and nutritious edible flower salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1032.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1166.3

Total Fat 87.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 64.1mg	0%
Sodium 1291.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.5g	0%
Total Sugars 19.2g
Protein 43.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 738.2mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 2298.1mg	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: 64.1%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 21.8%