PURSLANE SALAD

             

 

 

 

 

          PURSLANE SALAD

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring began to show itself at the end. Spring is my favorite season for many reasons; temperature is perfect , every where is green and full of with colourful flowers . In terms of  food  there are many  fresh vegetables and herbs. What else could I want more then this.... 

Purslane has some other names like verdolaga, pig weed, little hog weed, pusley. It has sour and salty taste, the stem and leaves are edible.

Purslane is a very good vegetable for health. It contains omega3, vitamins and minerals.

Purslane  can be eaten  fresh as a  salad  or  hot  (cook with mince meat and rice and tomatoes) or  cold (with rice and tomatoes and olive oil ) in Turkish cuisine. 

INGREDIENTS

1 bunch purslane, stem removed

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

1 medium cucumber, chopped

1/4 cup olive oil

2 Tablespoons lemon juice

1 clove garlic

1 teaspoon salt

PREPARATION

Place  purslane leaves, tomatoes and cucumber  into a salad dish. Combine olive oil , lemon juice, garlic and salt in a screw-top jar, shake well , pour over the salad and mix.