Purslane
Although purslane is considered a weed in many places, it is not only edible, but very nutritious. It contains more Omega-3 fatty acids than any other leafy vegetable plant and adds a nice crunch to a salad.
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Recipes with Purslane
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Fattoush (Lebanese Toasted Pita Bread Salad)Joyce Goldstein, Inside the California Food Revolution |
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Chilled Cucumber, Purslane, and Buttermilk SoupMichelle McKenzie, 18 Reasons |
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Purslane Salad with Cherries and Honey AlmondsElianna Friedman, CUESA’s Market Chef |
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Purslane Salad with Hot Bacon Vinaigrette and Garlic CroutonsConnie Green and Sarah Scott, authors of The Wild Table: Seasonal Foraged Food and Recipes (Studio, 2010) |
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Articles about Purslane
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August 08, 2008Wild Wild GreensFrom purslane to miner’s lettuce, wild greens are safe and tasty when they grow on organic farms. |
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