Never Uproot This Plant If It Appears in Your Garden

flavor can have a mild tangy or lemon-like quality.

That makes it particularly good in fresh salads.

Try combining young purslane leaves with:

• Tomatoes
• Cucumber
• Red onion
• Olive oil
• Lemon juice
• Feta cheese
• Fresh herbs

The result is a simple salad with plenty of texture.

You Can Cook It Too

Purslane doesn’t have to be eaten raw.

The tender leaves and stems can be sautéed with garlic and olive oil, added to soups, or incorporated into vegetable dishes.

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