How do I craft an enchanted forest salad with edible flowers?

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Unleash your inner woodland spirit with our recipe for an Enchanted Forest Salad. Take a journey through flavors and textures that are practically spellbinding.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How Do I Craft an Enchanted Forest Salad with Edible Flowers. Items include:  Fresh salad greens  Extra-virgin olive oil  Balsamic vinegar  Fresh lemon juice  Honey  Salt and pepper  Ripe avocado  Mango  Goat cheese  Toasted walnuts or pecans  Edible flowers
  • Fresh salad greens 1 large bowl
  • Extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons
  • Balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh lemon juice A squeeze
  • Honey 1 teaspoon
  • Salt and pepper A pinch
  • Ripe avocado 1
  • Mango 1
  • Goat cheese 1/4 cup
  • Toasted walnuts or pecans A handful
  • Edible flowers A selection

Take note
Be careful when picking edible flowers. Make sure you know which flowers are safe to eat and avoid any that may be toxic or pesticide-treated.

1

Gather the greens

Start by carefully washing a mix of fresh salad greens like spinach, arugula, and kale. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

2

Create the dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a teaspoon of honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set the dressing aside.

3

Prepare the enchanted toppings

Slice 1 ripe avocado and 1 mango into thin strips. Next, crumble some goat cheese and roughly chop a handful of toasted walnuts or pecans. Finally, pick a selection of colorful edible flowers.

4

Assemble the enchanted forest

Arrange the washed greens on a serving platter. Place the avocado and mango slices on top, followed by the crumbled goat cheese and chopped nuts. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, allowing it to cascade down like a magical waterfall. Finish off the enchantment by scattering the edible flowers on top.

5

Summon your appetite

Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of your creation, then grab a fork and dive into this spellbinding salad!