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Canadian Iconic Lettuce Salad Recipe
History of Canadian Lettuce Salad
Stories report that the first seeds of Canadian lettuce were sown by Jacques Cartier. Lettuces were considered the first herbs of the garden in the 17e century. The Recollects cultivated small salad gardens from 1620. The herbs and flowers that were added to the salad were part of the dietary customs of the 17e century. They actually serve as garnishes. We include watercress, chives, tarragon… Louis XIV himself ate lettuce seasoned with violets, burnet and tarragon.
Ingredients
- For the salad
- Two heads of Boston lettuce
- Two cups of hulled and washed watercress
- Two tablespoons of finely chopped borage leaves
- Two tablespoons of chopped tarragon
- Two tablespoons of fresh chives
- Two tablespoons of fennel
- Borage flowers and violet flowers
- For the vinaigrette
- Three tablespoons of olive oil
- A tablespoon of vinegar
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
Preparation
Start by shredding your lettuce leaves to mix in a bowl with the chives, tarragon, borage and watercress. Sprinkle everything with chopped fennel before decorating with flowers.
Prepare the vinaigrette by mixing the various ingredients. Present it in a sauce boat and serve everything.
The benefits of lettuce salad
Consuming a small portion of lettuce already allows you to cover all your vitamin A or beta carotene needs. This element participates in iron metabolism in addition to boosting immunity. Additionally, lettuce is also full of vitamin B9. As a result, it helps the fetus to develop well. Source of fiber, it regulates intestinal transit. It also contains potassium, iron, manganese and antioxidants. Nothing like a maple vinaigrette to accompany your lettuce salad.
What seasonings to accompany your Canadian lettuce salad?
Instead of worrying about the ingredients for your salad dressing, you can buy a bottle of Canadian seasoning.
Discover the famous cranberry and maple vinaigrette. This combination allows you to enjoy the flavors of maple syrup and the nutritional values of cranberries. To season a good lettuce salad, you can also opt for cider and mustard vinaigrette. This original sauce will not fail to enhance the taste of your salad. You'll also love the Canadian maple and raspberry vinaigrette. We love it so much for its sweet and fruity flavor.
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