Purslane! I love this crisp, juicy, slightly lemony green - and I was thrilled to find it at the farmer's market today. To my mind purslane makes every salad taste better - simply wash it well (the leaves tend to cling to dirt, so don't be careless about this), and strip the leaves right into the bowl alongside your garden-variety salad greens. It makes terrific tacos, quickly steamed, stirred into a quick green salsa and topped with queso fresco. Steamed and mixed with tomatoes and olives, it makes a fine Moroccan salad.
My Favorite Weed
My Favorite Weed
My Favorite Weed
Purslane! I love this crisp, juicy, slightly lemony green - and I was thrilled to find it at the farmer's market today. To my mind purslane makes every salad taste better - simply wash it well (the leaves tend to cling to dirt, so don't be careless about this), and strip the leaves right into the bowl alongside your garden-variety salad greens. It makes terrific tacos, quickly steamed, stirred into a quick green salsa and topped with queso fresco. Steamed and mixed with tomatoes and olives, it makes a fine Moroccan salad.