9 blossoms fresh vinaigrette Recipes

baby spinach leaves, organic parsnip, peeled and shaved, red onions or 2 small shallots, thinly sliced, sliced black olives (for tasty ), celery ribs, sliced (include leaves!), orange, peeled and cut into bite size chunks, cucumber, sliced, agave nectar (not vegan if using honey) or 2 tbsp honey (not vegan if using honey), grated orange zest, orange blossom water, fresh orange juice, poppy seed, red wine vinegar, salt, fresh cracked black pepper, grapeseed oil or 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

fresh black mission figs, stemmed, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, orange blossom honey, warm water, lemon, juiced, handful each assorted fresh herbs , such as parsley, basil, and chives, finely chopped, gorgonzola, cut in big chunks

all-purpose flour, sparkling water, kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning, goat cheese, at room temperature, cream cheese, at room temperature, heavy cream, chopped fresh basil leaves, green onion, finely chopped, freshly ground black pepper, zucchini blossoms* see cook s note, vegetable oil, for frying, suggestion: serve with your favorite marinara sauce or vinaigrette, note : zucchini blossoms can be found at farmer s markets and specialty grocery stores. as an alternative, try using baby bell peppers. cut off the tops and remove the seeds. fill with the cheese mixture and dip the cut end in flour before dipping in the batter.

banana blossoms , or 4 cups well-packed finely julienned banana blossom strips, white vinegar, white vinaigrette , recipe follows, shredded, poached chicken breast, salt, pepper, fresh lime juice, ruby red grapefruit, sectioned and each segment torn into thirds, optional, chopped rau rum ( vietnamese mint), or regular mint, chili fish sauce, crispy shallot flakes, chopped roasted peanuts

chopped fresh chives, champagne vinegar, shallot, coarsely chopped, honey, dijon mustard, vegetable oil, extra virgin olive oil, thick asparagus, stems peeled, baby red potatoes (halved or quartered ), olive oil, capers, drained, patted dry, mixed spring greens, radishes, trimmed, very thinly sliced (about 3 cups), hard-boiled eggs, peeled, quartered, imported tuna packed in oil, drained, chive blossoms (optional)

chopped fresh chives, champagne vinegar, shallot, coarsely chopped, honey, dijon mustard, vegetable oil, extra-virgin olive oil, thick asparagus, stems peeled, baby red potatoes, halved or quartered, olive oil, capers, drained, patted dry, mixed spring greens, radishes, trimmed, very thinly sliced (about 3 cups), hard-boiled eggs, peeled, quartered, imported tuna packed in oil, drained, chive blossoms (optional)

cornmeal, salt, pepper, bay scallops, bacon, mixed salad greens, vinaigrette dressing, garnish: plum tomato slices, fresh chives, and chive blossoms