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A Little Gem! The Salad Potager Cookbook

Peachy Fresh Fruit Salad With a Flourish of Angelica and Mint!

Posted by French Tart  

This was the first thing I was taught to make at secondary school in Domestic Science! We were all taught to make basic lemon syrup for the fruit salad, a great classic and a standard recipe that I have never forgotten! However, here I have... MORE»

Recipe #383182

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Fresh Peaches in Sauternes Soak With Angelica and Lavender

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This is a wonderful, light summery dessert, which never fails to please my guests, as well as my family and friends! Fresh peaches are soaked in sweet Sauternes with angelica leaves and lavender flowers tucked amongst them. Angelica is an... MORE»

Recipe #382163

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Fantastique Jam Jar French Dressing - With a Twist!

(10 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A very easy French Dressing with a few twists. This is a make ahead recipe wth a yield of about 250 mls or 1/4 pint; it keeps for about 7 to 10 days with no problems at all. I have stated dried herbs & seasonings - you can use fresh herbs... MORE»

Recipe #206527

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Classic English Salad Cream - Oil Free Salad Dressing

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

The salad cream that most of us in the UK know, love and use was invented by Heinz in 1914 and was very popular with working classes; a truly socialist salad dressing if you will. However, its popularity waned in the latter part of the century,... MORE»

Recipe #359598

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Elizabethan English Herb and Flower Salad With Honey Dressing

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

An old Elizabethan salad recipe, but with an air of modernity about it, as our interest increases in herbal and floral remedies in today's busy, stressful and hectic world. I have made some suggestions about which flowers and herbs to use - but... MORE»

Recipe #290473

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Chinese Quick Pickled Radish Salad With Garlic

(5 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A fabulous way of adding a bit of colour along with a crisp texture in Chinese cooking; this can be made just before you are ready to serve an Oriental meal, and is one of the nicest ways I know of dressing up the humble radish! You can use red... MORE»

Recipe #306079

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Wild Purslane Salad With Olive Oil and Lemon Dressing

(1 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

I have lots of wonderful wild purslane growing in my garden, and apart from adding it to salads, it is extremely useful in keeping the weeds down! Although purslane is rarely seen on our own tables today, this pretty herb has a long and... MORE»

Recipe #380139

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Chicken Salad in a Creamy Chive and Lovage Dressing

Posted by French Tart  

I love my lovage! Moreover, this is a delectable way to use up cold cooked chicken with this wonderful old-fashioned herb! This salad would be perfect for a light luncheon dish or an elegant dinner party starter. I have also made this to take on... MORE»

Recipe #381286

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Bergamot Fresh Fruit Salad With Scented Pelargonium Leaves

Posted by French Tart  

This fruit salad is amazing, and all the more for the addition of bergamot leaves and flowers! The fragrant leaves of this versatile herb delicately flavour the syrup whilst the gorgeous shaggy red flowers and scented pelargonium leaves decorate... MORE»

Recipe #381682

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Mixed Herb Salad With Borage : La Salade De Plusieurs Herbes

Posted by French Tart  

A delightful old French salad recipe, which uses fresh aromatic herbs with fresh lettuce leaves and a simple dressing. Serve this with poached salmon or cold chicken for an elegant dinner party dish. Adapted from a 16th century French translation... MORE»

Recipe #381683

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Dazzling Winter Slaw - Red Cabbage, Apple and Pecan Salad

(11 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A dazzling coleslaw salad for your winter festive table. Red cabbage is mixed with apples, carrots, pecans and onions which is then dressed with a tangy mustard and nut vinaigrette - fabulous! Plus, the colours as well as the taste, is amazing!... MORE»

Recipe #268834

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Creamy Lovage and Mustard Salad Dressing

(2 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

I grow this wonderful old fashioned herb in my herb garden, it's one of my favourites - I love it's warm celery-lemon flavour. Lovage was used extensively during the Middle ages - right up to Victorian times - then it somehow fell out of fashion,... MORE»

Recipe #253325

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Chicory-Endive Roquefort and Walnut Salad

(4 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

We often eat this simple salad for lunch, only accompanied by crusty French baguette and a glass of wine! Feel free to substitute the Roquefort for a blue cheese that is readily available where you live; it is also superb with Stilton &... MORE»

Recipe #210346

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Spring Asparagus, Ham and Potato Salad - Honey Mustard Dressing

(3 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A light, fresh and very tasty potato salad, which is more of a meal than a side dish! I made this up when I had a few spears of fresh asparagus left, some boiled potatoes and some honey roast ham in the fridge! This recipe/idea is for two people -... MORE»

Recipe #226549

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Spanish Charred Fennel, Orange and Olive Salad

(3 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This is one of my favourite Summer salad recipes.....the vibrant colours are amazing, as are all the mingling flavours! The baby fennel bulbs are roasted until charred and then simply served with fresh oranges, black olives, red onion, fresh mint... MORE»

Recipe #228720

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Swedish Cucumber Salad - Pressgurka

(16 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This cucumber salad goes well with just any kind of meal. In Sweden, strong white distilled vinegar is usually used (12%), which gives the cucumber salad the correct sweet-and-sour flavour and a wonderful fresh and refreshing taste. MORE»

Recipe #235063

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Swedish Beetroot, Horseradish and Apple Salad: Rodbetsallad

(3 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

An absolute "must" as an accompaniment to the Swedish Smorgasbord, this salad is very easy to make and is delicious with cold meats, fish, potatoes and open sandwiches. MORE»

Recipe #235226

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No Worry Chicken Curry in a Hurry Salad

(3 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This chicken salad is very zingy and fresh flavoured - and, is made with handy ingredients! Great for lunches, snacks, picnics or even as a sandwich filling. Adjust the curry powder to suit your own personal taste. MORE»

Recipe #243378

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The Classic 1953 Coronation Chicken Salad Recipe

(5 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

This is my adaptation of the much loved and famous recipe created by Constance Spry for the Queen's Coronation lunch in 1953. I make this regularly for picnics and buffets; it is also amazing as a sandwich filler. In 1953, curry powder would have... MORE»

Recipe #245746

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Fresh Fig and Feta Salad With Toasted Walnuts

(4 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

It's fig time here in SW France, and I have been busy making up new fig recipes, as well as making jams, pickles, alcohol steeped figs and chutneys with all our harvest! This was thrown together one Sunday afternoon as a starter for a lazy Al... MORE»

Recipe #250866

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