John Nevado with the perfect summer salad to share in company of good friends and lots of rosé wine.
By John Nevado
What a romantic salad you got there! Please enjoy this summer-time salad in your fragrant garden. Bring together a large group of friends, sit around a heavy oak table, make sure lots of bottles of rosé wine on table. Then bring out this “Salade Romantique!”. Wait for the “Whooooah!” from your guests!
PrintCooking with Roses: Rose Salad Amoureux!
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A romantic and fragrant summer salad featuring crispy fried Jerusalem artichokes, fresh rose petals, and a spicy-sweet dressing.
Ingredients
- 400 g (14 oz) Jerusalem Artichoke
- 200 g (7 oz) cauliflower, shredded
- 80 g (1 oz) mixed salad (rucola, spinach, iceberg, romaine - tossed together)
- 1 fistful rose petals (Nevado Roses USDA Organic Edible Roses)
- Olive oil, for frying
- 50 g (1.75 oz) raisins
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red chili, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Peel the Jerusalem artichokes and dice them into small cubes.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced artichokes and fry until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In a small pot, combine the raisins, grated ginger, chopped chili, diced tomatoes, and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the shredded cauliflower, mixed salad greens, and rose petals.
- Drizzle the cooled dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Top the salad with the crispy fried artichokes and serve immediately.
Notes
Use only organic edible rose petals to ensure they are safe for consumption. This salad pairs beautifully with a chilled rosé wine. Store any leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. The fried artichokes are best served immediately to maintain their crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0
@ Alia: Sounds wonderful – do you have a recipe for Gulkand? Would love to make it and post it here! Warm regards – J
Sounds delicious and very beautiful!
Hmmm, sounds nice! In India we prepare Rose Petal Preserves and Jams…Its called Gulkand…:)