Purslane and Pickled Strawberry Salad

Purslane and Pickled Strawberry Salad

stylish and delicious salad

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 21m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 26m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (32 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For the pickled strawberries

For the herb vinaigrette

For the fried goat cheese

For assembly

Nutritional Information

520
Calories
44.7g
Fat
18.4g
Carbohydrates
16.2g
Protein
73mg
Cholesterol
546mg
Sodium
Purslane and Pickled Strawberry Salad

Recipe Description

I love to make this Purslane and Pickled Strawberry Salad when I want to impress people in summer. Have you ever tasted purslane? It is a succulent which has juicy leaves. It grows really quickly and you can find it in so many places, even in urban areas. The leaves taste delicious served raw in salads like this one.

Start by pickling strawberries – I do this up to 1 week ahead but you can do it on the same day if you need to. The longer they sit in pickling brine, the stronger the pickled flavor will be. Next make a vinaigrette from parsley, basil and oregano. Coat goat cheese in panko crumbs and fry in olive oil. Assemble the salad and top with pickled berries and toasted almonds. Enjoy!

To make this Purslane and Pickled Strawberry Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Purslane and Pickled Strawberry Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Pickle strawberries

    5 min
    Step 1 - Purslane and Pickled Strawberry SaladStep 1 - Purslane and Pickled Strawberry Salad

    Place 2 cups of strawberries in a jar. Place 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of white vinegar, 1 cup of filtered water, 2 whole cloves, 2 whole allspice berries, 5 whole black peppercorns, 1 cinnamon stick and a pinch of salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the sugar dissolves, pour the pickling liquid over the strawberries and let cool to room temperature. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum 2 hours or up to 1 week.

  2. 2

    Make vinaigrette

    5 min
    Step 2 - Purslane and Pickled Strawberry SaladStep 2 - Purslane and Pickled Strawberry Salad

    Place ¼ cup of fresh parsley, ¼ cup of fresh basil, 1 sprig of fresh oregano, 3 tablespoons of sherry vinegar, ½ a tablespoon of honey and pulse until finely chopped. Drizzle in ½ a cup of extra virgin olive oil and continue to blend on low speed until smooth and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    Prepare goat cheese coating

    2 min
    Step 3 - Purslane and Pickled Strawberry Salad

    Whisk 1 large egg in a small bowl until frothy. Place ½ a cup of flour in a small, shallow bowl. Toss together 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs, ½ a teaspoon of salt and freshly ground black pepper another shallow bowl.

  4. 4

    Coat the cheese

    4 min
    Step 4 - Purslane and Pickled Strawberry Salad

    Slice the cold goat cheese into 8 even discs. Dip each slice in the flour until evenly coated. Tap to remove excess flour. Dip the cheese slice in egg, followed by the breadcrumb mixture. Ensure each slice is evenly coated.

  5. 5

    Fry cheese

    5 min
    Step 5 - Purslane and Pickled Strawberry SaladStep 5 - Purslane and Pickled Strawberry Salad

    Heat ¼ cup of olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Fry the cheese discs for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.

  6. 6

    Assemble the salad

    5 min
    Step 6 - Purslane and Pickled Strawberry SaladStep 6 - Purslane and Pickled Strawberry Salad

    Toss 2 ounces each of salad greens and purslane gently with some of the dressing. Transfer to a large serving plate and arrange the cooked goat cheese discs on top. Sprinkle with pickled strawberry quarters and toasted almonds.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Purslane and Pickled Strawberry Salad

    Serve and let your guests dig in!

This easy Purslane and Pickled Strawberry Salad is a delicious and unique salad which will impress your guests. Try making this salad soon and come back to leave your thoughts below.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (32 reviews)
Cathy
February 14, 2024
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Superb! I made this salad for a summer gathering, and everyone loved it. The pickled strawberries added a unique twist that wowed my friends. I had never used purslane before, but it was so fresh and delicious. I'm proud to have shared this recipe!

Nina
December 2, 2023
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Such a great salad! I made this for a summer BBQ and everyone loved it. The pickled strawberries added an unexpected twist, and the fresh purslane was just perfect. My kids even ate it, which says a lot!

Paige
November 5, 2023
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Fresh, colorful salad!

Jessica
October 20, 2023
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Wow! I made this salad for a summer BBQ and it blew everyone away! The flavors of the pickled strawberries with the fresh purslane were a hit. My husband was surprised I used something I found in our backyard. Can't wait to wow my friends again!

Izzy
September 15, 2023
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Superb

Ivy Smith
July 2, 2023
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Awesome! This salad is a total game changer! I made it for my summer BBQ and everyone couldn't stop raving about it. The pickled strawberries are just insane with the fresh purslane!

Tina
April 29, 2023
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I made this salad for a family BBQ last week. Everyone was blown away by the unique flavors. The pickled strawberries add a sweet twist that totally freshens everything up. Definitely a summer winner for sure.

Victor
March 27, 2023
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Simple and delicious salad!

Jenna
March 14, 2023
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So, I made this Purslane and Pickled Strawberry Salad for a small summer gathering, and it was a hit! The purslane is super juicy, and the pickled strawberries add this crazy flavor twist. I even got some friends asking for the recipe. Def gonna whip this up again soon.

Wendy
February 9, 2023
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Oh my gosh, this Purslane and Pickled Strawberry Salad is just awesome! I made it for a summer BBQ and everyone was raving about it. Who knew purslane could taste so good? The pickled strawberries were sweet and tangy, perfect on a hot day. Definitely gonna make this again for sure.

Tina
January 20, 2023
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I made this Purslane and Pickled Strawberry Salad for a summer picnic, and it was a hit! The flavors blended so well, and everyone asked for the recipe. I love how simple it is, yet it feels fancy. I even grew purslane in my garden, making it extra special for my family.

David
December 27, 2022
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Superb summer delight! This salad made my backyard BBQ a hit. Easy to prepare and so refreshing. Friends loved the flavors—especially the pickled strawberries. Can’t wait to impress again!

Ed
July 21, 2022
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Superb!

Katherine
January 8, 2022
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Absolutely delicious salad!

Brad
November 24, 2021
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Yo! This Purslane and Pickled Strawberry Salad is the bomb! Made it for a picnic, and everyone freaked out! So fresh and delish! Totally a summer must!

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