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Friday, February 3, 2012

Chickweed Salad

(click image to enlarge, look closely you'll see the flower)

Chickweed Salad 
Over Thanksgiving it was pointed out that I have tons of chickweed (an edible leaf) growing all over the new property. Today I made a salad and threw a bunch in for fun. Free food - who doesn't love that idea? 
Give it a good rinse and there you go. 

Ingredients: 
  • red leaf lettuce 
  • chickweed
  • avocado 
  • cilantro
  • onion
  • green pepper
  • sunflower seeds
  • shiitake sesame dressing :)
I've learned there are medicinal benefits to eating this common weed. It tastes a bit like corn but I also felt some kick as in a peppery flavor. Well last month Fox News showed a clip from Central Park NYC. with Steve Brill on foraging, and yes chickweed was a part of the many natural plants they found. 

Here's the link to watch: 
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/01/10/health-benefits-chickweed/

 Let me know if you find some outside your door. Don't be afraid to try some. ;) 

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