Summer Nasturtium Salad

When the nasturtium are in bloom, it must mean it’s time for herb salad. 

Pick 6 flowers, making sure you get the leaves. Wash them and remove the and set aside the leaves and flower heads to drain. Discard the stems.

In a blender, mix:

·         2 Tablespoons of wine vinegar

·         6 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

·         ½ teaspoon dry mustard

·         2 Tablespoons of chopped fresh tarragon

·         Freshly ground pepper to taste

·         Salt to taste

Peel and thinly slice 2 fresh cucumbers just before serving.

Add the smallest of the nasturtium herb leaves and the salad dressing to the cucumbers and gently toss until the cucumbers are well coated.

Add the remaining nasturtium leaves and flowers as a garnish.

Photo under morgueFile free license