Would You Eat This Salad Mix With Flowers?

October 14, 2008

The other day while at the farmers market, I came across these bags of spring mix with edible flowers. Because I grew up with the mantra that it's healthy to "eat the colors of the rainbow," the flowers' vibrant hues were enticing to my palate. I'm an adventurous eater, but I could imagine a picky eater not being too fond of the idea. Have you ever tried edible flowers?

32 Comments

tigr3bianca 4 years 31 weeks

I've always loved flowers in my salad. Its a tradition for Easter with my family. And we've always had fried zucchini blossoms. So delish!

peaceloveandpaws 4 years 31 weeks

They look delicious. I wish I could find an arrangement ... err salad like that around here!

LoveSarah 4 years 31 weeks

Why not? They are pretty, and if they are edible I think it would be neat to try.

corcar86 4 years 31 weeks

I am a generally picky eater but salad items tend not to scare me (it's more of a no fish or seafood kinda thing) and those look yummy I would definitely be willing to try them!

vitisva 4 years 31 weeks

I've wanted to try them for years This past summer I wanted to grow dandelions because I heard you can make salad from them

tiggerchick2 4 years 31 weeks

They almost look too pretty to eat :) But I would give them a shot, why not?

wren 4 years 31 weeks

I've gotten this at the Fillmore SF farmer's market, and it was delicious! Such a fresh taste.

Britney Kayla 4 years 31 weeks

I've tried it before. It actually tastes really bad. The texture is really gritty and just the thought of eating flowers while your eating it makes you sick.

chiefdishwasher 4 years 31 weeks

...if I was a rabbit.

HeidiMD 4 years 31 weeks

I'd be willing to eat it, but if they are sweet, I probably wouldn't end up liking it. I am one of the few people with a real aversion to sugar and sweet-tasting food.

dewzi 4 years 31 weeks

I wish I could buy edible flowers, but I don't think I've seen them in my area. I am too concerned with the pesticides they use to just put regular flowers in a salad...

suziryder 4 years 31 weeks

I'd try it. I've never had edible flowers but I'm curious about them and I'd be willing to try. The mix sure is beautiful.

Soniabonya 4 years 31 weeks

if someone offered me some, sure, why not. but i wouldn't go out of my way to buy a bag. the colors are sure attractive though.

TxRdRaider 4 years 31 weeks

I've had them before at a restaurant, but in all honesty they weren't super flavorful. I'd eat again if already in the salad mixture, but I wouldn't go out of my way to buy them.

Red Sharpie 4 years 31 weeks

Yes! I'm a sucker for picking out eye-catching foods at the farmer's market.

mtiger 4 years 31 weeks

I think it's too pretty to eat!

coffeemug2007 4 years 31 weeks

No thanks. Flowers belong in pots, not in my salad.

nancita 4 years 31 weeks

I have seen this at the farmers' market too. It's intriguing, and I'm sure I wouldn't hate it, but I don't think it would add much to my salad eating experiences except prettiness. I do like zucchini flowers but mostly when they are battered and fried. :)

POPSUGAR Food 4 years 31 weeks

I'm with exyank! I've actually never had them before, but even if they're not incredibly flavorful, sometimes they can be a feast to the eyes!

Angela123 4 years 31 weeks

I don't care if it's a flower! I'll eat anything if it tastes good, and that would certainly look gorgeous on the table!

mochick 4 years 31 weeks

no, because i've had edible flowers, and i always find them to be exceedingly bitter. they may be edible, but i certainly don't think they taste very good.

partysugar 4 years 31 weeks

Yes! As a matter of fact, I purchased those bags from that same farmers market a couple of weeks ago. I made an avocado red onion salad with the mix and it was like one of the best salads ever!