Wild Purslane Salad with Olive Oil and Lemon Dressing
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Wild Purslane Salad with Olive Oil and Lemon Dressing—a nutrient-packed dish that celebrates the vibrant flavors of nature. This quick and easy salad showcases tender wild purslane, delightfully paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red onion. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and garlic, each bite bursts with freshness and a tangy, herbaceous kick. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for four servings, this salad makes a nutritious addition to your healthy meal repertoire. Ideal as a side dish or a light lunch, it’s a wonderful way to embrace wild, seasonal greens while savoring Mediterranean-inspired simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams wild purslane
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 whole red onion
- 1 whole cucumber
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Thoroughly wash the wild purslane under cold running water. Trim any tough stems and pat the leaves dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel the cucumber and dice it into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion into half-moons. Roughly chop the fresh parsley.
In a large salad bowl, combine the wild purslane, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, finely minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to serving plates or bowls and garnish with additional parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, tangy flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.1 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1276 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2007 mg | 43% | |
*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.
