Strawberry Endive Salad With Edible Flowers Recipes

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• In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the almonds, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• In a bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, raspberry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
• In a large bowl, toss together the toasted almonds, romaine lettuce, strawberries, and feta cheese. Cover with the dressing mixture, and toss to serve.

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• To make these candied flower petals, whisk 1 pasteurized egg white with 1 teaspoon water; brush on both sides of your edible flower petals. Sprinkle the petals on both sides with superfine sugar, then let dry at room temperature, uncovered, overnight. Serve on ice cream or sorbet.

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• *NOTE: Any of the following **UNSPRAYED/PESTICIDE-FREE** flowers will work in this recipe: nasturtiums, daylilies, pansies, borage, roses or the flowers from culinary herbs.
• VINAIGRETTE: In a small, non-reactive bowl whisk together all salad dressing ingredients. Set aside. Best prepared 30 minutes to 1 hour in advance.
• SALAD: Wash and *gently* pat dry the butterhead lettuce, all herbal greens and edible flowers.
• Tear apart the butterhead lettuce and any large-leafed herbs.
• In a pretty salad bowl, toss together all greens except for the flowers.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
• Garnish with the edible flowers and serve immediately.

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• Mix together the chopped eggs, mayo, mustard, celery salt, and minced dried onion.
• You can make the filling 1 day ahead- at this point, you'd need to cover and refrigerate it.
• Cut off and discard the root ends of endive, and separate leaves.
• Rinse leaves under cool running water, then shake dry.
• On the wide end of each leaf, place a generous teaspoon the egg mixture, and then place 1 shrimp atop each.
• Sprinkle each filled leaf with paprika.
• And now for the artistic portion of the program: for serving: on a large platter, arrange the filled leaves in concentric circles, resembling a flower. If you like, you can place colorful edible flowers in the middle and arrange the leaves around them, for a little color and artistry! You can arrange them on the platter 4 hours ahead, then cover and chill until serving.

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• Combine vinegar and mustard in a bowl. Gradually whisk in oil, then season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Toss dressing with greens and top with flowers. Serve immediately.