Purslane, Cherry Tomato, and Cucumber Salad

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A simple way to enjoy purslane, which is a weed that you might be able to forage in your own backyard! Purslane has more omega-3s than any other plant source and a pleasant lemony flavor. Here I toss it with a simple mix of cherry tomatoes and cucumber for a cool salad with nice crunch.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

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Recipe Summary

total:
10 mins
prep:
10 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

2
Original recipe yields 2 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Combine cherry tomatoes and cucumbers in a salad bowl. Sprinkle generously with salt, stir well, then leave to sit while you prepare the purslane.

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  • Rinse purslane well, then pat dry with a tea towel. Pick off any large leaves and the tender stems at the top and place in a bowl. Discard the larger sections of the stems.

  • Check tomato-cucumber mixture; by now, tomatoes should have released juices thanks to the salt. If not, stir well and let sit 5 minutes more.

  • Add purslane to the salad bowl with the tomatoes and cucumbers. Drizzle with olive oil and toss well. Serve immediately.

Cook's Note:

If the tomatoes don't release much juice, you can add red wine vinegar to taste along with the olive oil.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
192 calories; protein 3.1g; carbohydrates 16.2g; fat 14.3g; sodium 104.7mg. Full Nutrition
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