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Seedling Herb Garden Salad in a wooden bowl with wooden serving forks

Seedling Herb Garden Salad

Have you ever wondered what you can do with your thinned seedlings from the garden? Here is a new recipe for you to try! 
We thinned our seedlings earlier in the morning and were able to gather some early season fresh herbs and edible flowers from our garden. The Seedling Herb Garden Salad has an earthy fresh flavor with a little spice depending on your herbs of choice. 
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Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • thinned seedlings*
  • rose petals*
  • mint*
  • basil*
  • cilantro*
  • arugula*
  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 1 small persian cucumber
  • 1 medium tomato
  • 1/2 green onion
Dressing Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • salt
  • pepper

Method
 

  1. Thin and save your edible garden seedlings.
  2. Harvest edible flower petals and herbs.
  3. Soak harvested seedlings, herbs, and rose petals in ice water and rinse clean.
  4. Chop the lettuce, cucumber, tomato and green onion.
  5. Trim the ends of the seedlings to separate the leaves.
  6. Lightly chop the herbs: mint, basil, cilantro, and arugula. Keep the rose petals whole.
  7. Lightly dress the salad with olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Enjoy!

Notes

* The amounts of thinned seedlings and herbs will vary depending on your garden and harvest. This recipe used about 1/2 cup of seedlings, 15 rose petals, 1 tbsp mint, and 1-2 tbsp of arugula, cilantro, and basil mixed. Add more or less depending on your preferences.