A Salat Recipe
14 ingredients
6 steps
Ingredients
- 2 bn watercress
- 2 x cartons of mustard and cress
- 1 med leek, very finely sliced
- 6 x spring onions or possibly scallions, minced small
- 1 x bulb of fennel, slicked in thin match-sticks
- 1 lrg handful of fresh parsley, pull off into small sprigs
- the leaves from 1 young sprig of fresh rosemary
- the leaves from 4-6 prigs of fresh mint, slightly minced
- 6 x fresh sage leaves, slightly copped
- the leaves from 2 small branches of thyme
- 1 x few leaves from any other herb you have (take care not to use too much of any very strong flavoured ones)
- sea salt and freshly grnd black pepper
- 3 Tbsp. wine vinegar
- 5 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Directions
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1Salads, made mainly of herbs, were popular throughout the Middle Ages, often served at the start of a meal, rather than after the main course.
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2The make up of the salad would change according to the season and what grew in the cook's herb garden, so feel free to adapt this basic recipe as desired.
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3Don't make it with dry herbs!
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4Wash the cresses, herbs and fennel and dry all thoroughly.
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5Mix them, with the leek and spring onions, in a large bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and mix again.
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6Mix the oil with the vinegar and pour over the salad just before serving.
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