Flower Salad
Flower Salad is a creative and visually stunning dish that transforms simple ingredients into a delightful garden of edible blooms. The salad features crisp celery stalks as the stems, vibrant red bell pepper petals, and fresh, crunchy carrots cut into flower shapes, all arranged on a bed of tender lettuce leaves. This playful presentation not only makes for an eye-catching centerpiece but also offers a light, refreshing mix of flavors and textures. The combination of sweetness from the bell peppers, earthiness from the carrots, and crunch from the celery creates a harmonious balance in every bite. Perfect for springtime gatherings, picnics, or as a fun addition to any meal, Flower Salad is a fresh and healthy way to brighten up your plate.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 1 serving
Flower
Ingredients:
- 1 Cuties clementine
- 9-10 thinly sliced strips red bell pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 grape tomato
- 1 celery stick, cut to 3 inches
- 2 small leaves romaine lettuce
- 1 piece English cucumber, unpeeled, seeded and cut to 1 1/2 inches then thinly sliced
Dip
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Directions:
- Peel clementine and separate sections almost all the way, leaving attached at the base. Place on plate with base down. Place piece of red bell pepper between each citrus section, and half tomato in center to form flower.
- Place celery and lettuce leaves underneath as stem and leaves. Arrange cucumber slices below to represent grass.
- In small bowl, stir together yogurt, honey and lemon juice.
- Serve dip in dish alongside flower, or in a mound underneath cucumber slices.