Wild Violet Salad

I can't believe it's taken me so long to finally add these delicious flowers to my salad, but I'm glad I did! 
Where we live the lawn grows wild - no pesticides, no fertilizers, no early morning waterings, just nature doing what she does. This spring we have been enjoying a blanket of spring beauties, violets, and dandelion - and the bees have been enjoying it as well! Since we had such a great abundance I decided to take this opportunity to add the violets to my salad. On the first bite the flavor reminded me of a sweet clover bud we would eat as children out in the hay fields (my roots are showing), followed by an aftertaste with a light peppery bite. If you haven't yet, I recommend going outside and trying one (after washing and making sure it hasn't been treated with chemicals). 

To make this salad, combine all your favorite salad ingredients, I kept mine simple so as to get the full effect
- Mixed lettuce greens
- Celery
- Handful of well washed violet flowers 
- light oil and vinegar dressing

Voila! A new yummy addition to your spring salads.