Few things in life are simpler yet more rewarding than picking a salad straight from the vegetable garden. No supermarket queues, no over priced or out of season produce and no food miles! I love to pick a mix of salad leaves and soft herbs such as mint, basil and coriander.
In a few weeks I will have the added luxury of tomatoes still warm from the sun and pretty yet peppery nasturtium flowers. For now though the simplicity of fresh leaves and herbs with a little bread and soft cheese is perfect.
Simple Scarsdale Salad
A good handful of salad leaves (lettuce, rocket and or baby spinach)
A good handful of soft herbs (mint, basil and or coriander)
A few slices of quality bread, preferably sourdough
A piece of delicious cheese, a soft goat cheese or creamy feta is perfect
A good glug of quality olive oil
Slice the bread into cubes and fry lightly in a little olive oil until golden. Allow to cool.
Combine salad leaves and herbs in a large bowl. Add bread, crumble over cheese and gently combine. Dress with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
aj.bart
Hi Jane, This is inspiring and beautifully done. I will return.
"Through food, human beings can make thenselves at peace with everybody and with the earth."
Cheong Liew.
trish
makes me want to go dig over the veg patch Jane… sadly holidays this yr made it look a bit sad for the summer! x