Native Weeds Salad

Pansit-pansitan (peperomia) and kulasiman (purslane) are not available in any market. These are weeds commonly found growing in backyards and even along sidewalks in the city. Most people are not aware that they are edible! Pick only those that grow in your own garden to make sure that they are clean and not contaminated with harmful chemicals.

Serves 4  Prep Time 10 minutes

1 cup kulasiman, chopped roughly
1 cup pansit-pansitan
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and sliced thinly
2 to 3 cups lettuce
1 cup spinach
1 medium carrot, grated roughly
1 cup haricot vert (French beans), blanched
1 medium onion, sliced into rings

For the dressing
1/2 cup olive oil or avocado oil
juice from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon sugar
pinch of salt and pepper

1  Wash all vegetables well. Drain excess water or pat dry with paper towels.

2  Pinch off leaves from the stems of pansit-pansitan and spinach.

3  In a large bowl, toss together all vegetables.

4  Make the dressing: Mix all ingredients until well combined. Drizzle over salad before serving.

Photography by At Maculangan | Styling by Elaine P. Lim | Props by Rustan's Department Store, Make Room and More, Saizen, and Robinsons Department Store

• R.U.Navarro Jul 10 2010 @ 11:45pm Report Abuse

     

  This is a very good recipe. I hope you will feature fiddlehead fern, too. You did, however, on the May issue, but no recipe has been elaborated. I loved the photo!