Purslane, Cherry Tomato, and Cucumber Salad
Description
A simple way to enjoy purslane, which is a weed that you might be able to forage in your own backyard! It is tossed with a simple mix of cherry tomatoes and cucumber.
Ingredients
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1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
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3 small Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
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salt to taste
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1 bunch purslane
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Directions
1
Combine cherry tomatoes and cucumbers in a salad bowl. Sprinkle generously with salt, stir well, then leave to sit while you prepare the purslane.
2
Rinse purslane well, then pat dry with a tea towel. Pick off any large leaves and the tender stems at the top and place in a bowl. Discard the larger sections of the stems.
3
Check tomato-cucumber mixture; by now, tomatoes should have released juices thanks to the salt. If not, stir well and let sit 5 minutes more.
4
Add purslane to the salad bowl with the tomatoes and cucumbers. Drizzle with olive oil and toss well. Serve immediately.