Comments on: Tomato Purslane Salad with White Peach Dressing

By: Guanciale & Mandarin Sugo Recipe

Guanciale & Mandarin Sugo Recipe — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:02:28 +0000

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By: MaWa

MaWa — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 02:03:35 +0000

I am looking forward to trying this. I first heard that this plant is edible from a Mexican woman who said her mother used to harvest and cook it regularly. They called it pig weed or something like that. I took a sample to the Master gardeners booth at our local farmer's market and confirmed it as an edible plant. After all, what is a weed but a plant out of place. Maybe Purslane has found it's place in my vegetable garden where it grows in profusion. MaWa

By: Spinachtiger

Spinachtiger — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:40:39 +0000

I've wondered what to do with purslane. This is so beautifully arranged, and the peach dressing is a great idea. Even a touch of honey would do.

By: Kim at Rustic Garden Bistro

Kim at Rustic Garden Bistro — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 10:12:06 +0000

Definitely the best-lookin' weeds I've ever seen! Looks delicious. You've officially inspired me to try a dressing with peach puree.

[K]

By: norecipes

norecipes — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:09:02 +0000

Sounds delicious! My goal is to inspire:-)

By: Madelyn Miller

Madelyn Miller — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:07:04 +0000

Thanks so much. After seeing the picture (but not reading far enough to find the recipe) I got inspired and made a chicken salad with raspberry miso vinagrette and fresh papaya. I might make it again tomorrow (it was yummy) and add cashews and/or maybe coconut.

By: Mylittleexpatkitchen

Mylittleexpatkitchen — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:04:06 +0000

Such a colorful dish. I really love these kind of salads. Purslane grows wild all around Greece and I love using it in all kinds of dishes.
Magda

By: m.y.

m.y. — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:46:45 +0000

this looks yummy!!

By: Tricia

Tricia — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:38:09 +0000

This looks great and is perfectly timed — purslane is currently taking over my garden, the tomatoes are starting to be ready and so are the peaches.

BTW, I'm watching you on “Grilling It” with Bobby Flay right now. Congrats!

By: SippitySup

SippitySup — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:48:00 +0000

Congrats on Top 9! Beautiful salad and ingredient. The sweet peach is a great choice against the slight sour of purslane. I made a similar salad this week too, using middle eastern flavors. GREG http://www.sippitysup.com/market-matters-super-flavorful-conversation-starting-purslane-weed-whacker-salad

By: Joan Nova

Joan Nova — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:17:38 +0000

Marc – This is so beautiful and I'm sure refreshing.

By: junkoco

junkoco — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:38:53 +0000

Wow, beautiful colors!!
Great picture as usual!

By: Jcarden

Jcarden — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:07:49 +0000

OK Marc, your appearance with Bobby Flay on the Food Network show “Grill It!” is this Sunday morning, August 1st, isn't it? Thought you would want to send out a reminder!! I can't wait to watch!

By: Ambitious

Ambitious — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:32:45 +0000

I love the vibrant colors!

So funny! Some people have told me that they don't understand the ramps phenomenon because it was considered to be weeds while growing up, and like you, don't want to pay $4 to buy it now.

By: Mike Pierce

Mike Pierce — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:54:07 +0000

We had lots of Purlsane in the yard when I was a lad too; it was an invasive pest. One day my Italian aunt (who had married a Mexican decades earlier and had become an amazing Mexican cook) dropped in and snatched the lot of it, cooking it in a stew with pork butt. It had a touch of okra-like gooey texture, but OMG what a great flavor combo! She has long since passed, but I would love to try and recreate the dish. It was sublime.