September 25, 2008 by Stacy McDonald
Medieval Salad
1 small head of butter lettuce
2 small heads hearts of romaine or red leaf lettuce
¼ C. fresh mint leaves
¼ C. fresh tarragon leaves
1 cucumber pared and slices
2 boiled eggs sliced
4 T. olive oil
3 T. white wine vinegar
½ tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
½ tsp. brown sugar
Radishes
Green onion
Fresh parsley
Wash lettuce, flowers, and fresh herbs in cold water and pat dry and refrigerate. Tear lettuce into bite sized pieces and combine with watercress and herb leaves. Add cucumber slices and toss to mix. Mix together oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir until blended. Add dressing to salad and toss until well coated. Gently mix in the flower petals. (Reserve a few for garnish) Top with eggs slices and garnish with reserved flower petals.
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Oh my! Do I have to wait until Reformation Day to make it? Wait do I have to share it?lol
Thank you for this wonderful salad. I will NOT wait to make it. I WILL share it, but just a little.:)
Fern, simple mom to 9 deliberate boys
Looks beautiful and sounds yummy! Thank you for the recipe. Now I think we’re all waiting (patiently) for that bisque recipe!
What a lovely salad! I really like the new look of your blog. . . it’s so pleasant and beautiful. I hope your Reformation Day plans are moving along smoothly.
What a wonderful idea! I’ve been trying to think of ways to celebrate Reformation Day. I’m definitely going to have to try this. Thanks for sharing!
What a pretty salad. It looks almost too good to eat!
Victoria
Amanda – you have properly shamed me. I promise I will get that recipe up. The problem is that I have to write it out – a perfect excuse to procrastinate! LOL