This was so delicious that I almost forgot to take a picture. That’s why the two leaves in the photo are teeny-tiny–they came from almost the very center of the endive head!
Oh, and you know what is funny? I love the purslane in this and other seafood salads (tuna, namely), but I’ve yet to find anything else that I really appreciate purslane in. Ah well. At least I have one dish that I like it in!
1 can salmon
4 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
3-4 tablespoons chopped purslane (this is a weed, by the way — you can probably forage it from your garden, outside plant containers, or a nearby park)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon (or other herb of your choice)
1 teaspoon dijon mustard (or more, to taste)
1/2 cup homemade mayo (or more, to taste)
1 tablespoon dill relish
1/2 teaspoon real salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
2-3 heads of belgian endive
Mix all ingredients but the endive in a bowl. Serve heads of endive on plates, and spoon salad onto them as you eat (or use them as scoops to pick up the salad).
This post is part of Monday Mania, Real Foods Wednesday, Frugal Days, Sustainable Ways, and Freaky Friday.
4 Responses to Salmon-Egg-Purslane Salad on Endive Leaves
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Purslane is not a weed in many parts of the world. It shouldn’t be one here. It is incredibly drought resistant and brings watere to the surface for other plants. It is very rich in the same fatty acids you find in the best fish oils. Thanks for the recipe, Marie. I’m looking forward to trying it!
Yum! This salad looks great. Can’t wait to try it. We went to a local farm last week and were feeding the sheep purslane from the farm grounds. The farmer said we were welcome to take some for ourselves. It was so crisp and delicious! Thanks for the recipe. I have all of the ingredients at home.
This sounds so nutrient dense! I’m going to have to try this for lunch next week! Thanks for sharing Megh!
I’m stopping over from Freaky Friday. That looks really delicious! I’ve never tried purslane before. May have to give it a chance!
I recently launched a new real food blog carnival called Fill Those Jars Friday. I’d love to have you come stop by and share this on it: http://toomanyjarsinmykitchen.com/2012/08/23/fill-those-jars-friday-august-24-2012/
See you there!
Mindy