Convivencia, February 21, 2004

Greens with Vinegar and Oil

Inquisition account

The book Drizzle of Honey quotes an Inquisition account referencing "lots of conversa women sitting by the doors of their houses eating greens with vinegar."

• 2 heads red looseleaf lettuce
  2 heads green looseleaf lettuce
• 1 head mustard greens
  16 oz baby spinach
• Fresh Herbs:
  half bunch rosemary
  bunch basil
  6-7 stems sage
  handful thyme leaves
  1 bunch spearmint
  2 bunches parsley
• Olive Oil
• Red Wine Vinegar

1. Wash the greens
2. Chop the herbs into small pieces
3. Rip up the greens into pieces
4. Mix greens and herbs in a large tub
5. Plate into bowls
6. Add oil and vinegar to taste

Salad ingredients are inspired by period salad recipes from other cultures.

From the files of Jadwiga Zajaczkowa (Jenne Heise), 2004