COLUMELLA SALAD OR ANCIENT ROMAN SALAD
From Columella, Re Rustica, XII-lix You can use mint and pennyroyal both in the recipe if desired. The Ancient Romans used lettuce and rocket many plants were eaten raw-watercress, mallow, sorrel, goosefoot, purslane, chicory, chervil, beet greens, celery, basil and many other herbs.
Provided by That is Dr House to
Categories Cheese
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Directions: Addito in mortarium satureiam, mentam, rutam, coriandrum, apium, porrum sectivum, aut si non erit viridem cepam, folia latucae, folia erucae, thymum viride, vel nepetam, tum etiam viride puleium, et caseum recentem et salsum: ea omnia partier conterito, acetique piperati exiguum, permisceto. Hanc mixturam cum in catillo composurris, oleum superfundito.
- OH yes, ahem if you don't read Latin:.
- Put savory in the mortar with mint, rue, coriander, parsley, sliced leek, or, if it is not available, onion, lettuce and rocket leaves, green thyme, or catmint. Also pennyroyal and salted fresh cheese. This is all crushed together. Stir in a little peppered vinegar. Put this mixture on a plate and pour oil over it. (Columella, Re Rustica, XII-lix).
- Nuts can be added if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.9, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 32, Sodium 585.7, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 20.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 20.2
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »#15-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #cuisine #preparation #occasion #salads #eggs-dairy #vegetables #european #heirloom-historical #holiday-event #vegetarian #italian #cheese #dietary
You'll also love