Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4
Travel back to the Middle Ages with this vibrant, refreshing Sallet, a traditional medieval herb salad enjoyed by nobles and common folk alike. 🏰✨ Unlike modern salads, medieval sallets were often a mix of fresh herbs, leafy greens, and simple vegetables, lightly dressed with vinegar, olive oil, and sometimes a hint of honey for sweetness. It’s a minimalist yet flavorful dish that showcases the natural taste of fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
🔥 For the Salad (Sallet):
☑ 2 cups mixed leafy greens (arugula, spinach, romaine, or wild greens) 🥬
☑ ½ cup fresh herbs (parsley, mint, dill, or sorrel) 🌿
☑ 1 cucumber, thinly sliced 🥒
☑ 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
☑ ½ cup radishes, sliced (optional for color and crunch) 🌱
☑ Handful of edible flowers (like violets or nasturtiums) for an authentic medieval touch 🌸
🔥 For the Dressing:
☑ 3 tablespoons🥄 olive oil 🫒
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 vinegar (apple cider or wine vinegar) 🍇
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 honey (optional for sweetness) 🍯
☑ Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste 🧂
👨🍳 Cooking Steps
🥗 Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables and Herbs
1️⃣ Wash and dry the leafy greens and herbs thoroughly.
2️⃣ Tear the greens into bite-sized pieces and roughly chop the herbs.
3️⃣ Slice the cucumber, onion, and radishes thinly for a delicate texture.
🌿 Step 2: Make the Dressing
1️⃣ In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
🍋 Step 3: Assemble the Sallet
1️⃣ In a large bowl, combine the greens, herbs, and sliced vegetables.
2️⃣ Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
3️⃣ Garnish with edible flowers for a beautiful, authentic finish.
✨ Step 4: Serve & Enjoy
1️⃣ Serve fresh as a light appetizer or a side dish to complement hearty medieval-style meats or stews.
Fresh, vibrant, and steeped in history—this medieval Sallet is a simple yet flavorful way to experience the tastes of the past. Who’s ready for a bite of history? 🌿🥗
