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Nasturtium Salad

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Nasturtium Salad

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Nasturtium is an edible plant with hearty leaves rich in vitamin C and iron. It is a beautiful hanging plant, and the leaves and flowers are edible, offering a unique culinary experience. The leaves have a peppery taste, like arugula, with a fruity essence, and the vibrant colored flowers are gorgeous!

I stumbled upon nasturtiums at my local farmers’ market, thanks to a friendly farmer named George whom I chat with often. While I was admiring them, George said, “You know they’re edible, right?” He gave me a sample, and I was instantly hooked — it was incredibly flavorful. It’s amazing how these unexpected moments can open up new possibilities. Should you happen to come across a nasturtium plant, ask for a taste. If you enjoy the peppery kick of arugula, you’ll love nasturtium.

Here are a few simple salad ideas using nasturtiums.

Ingredients

Nasturtium leaves and flowers

Boursin cheese, goat cheese, or fresh Parmesan

Olive oil

Sea salt

Instructions

A simple way to serve nasturtiums is to plate the leaves and add a dollop of herbed goat cheese, Boursin cheese, or freshly shaved Parmesan ( I use a vegetable peeler to shave the Parmesan). Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt. Garnish with the flowers for a delightful first course — which is also lovely when entertaining.

Nasturtium leaves and flowers with Boursin cheese

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Nasturtium leaves and flowers with Parmesan

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Nasturtium leaves and flowers with goat cheese

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You can also add nasturtium to a salad bowl, put in your additional ingredients, finish with a little olive oil and sea salt, and serve.

You'll find this recipe here.

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Having an edible plant at home means you’ll always have the makings of an exciting salad at your fingertips.

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Serve a nasturtium salad for the first course and follow with a simple pan-seared steak or baked fish, and some fruit for dessert for a simple and satisfying meal.

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