Everyday Cooking Seasonal Summer Fruits and Vegetables 5 Purslane Recipes That Are Delicious and Nutritious By Corey Williams Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on June 30, 2021 Close Photo: Diana Moutsopoulos Yes, purslane is technically a weed — it's also the fresh-tasting, nutrient-dense vegetable you need to add to your diet ASAP. Purslane, which is rich in vitamins and antioxidants, has more omega-3 fatty acids than almost any other leafy green, so it's great for your overall heart health. The moisture-rich leaves lend tart and lemony flavor to everything from salads to stews. If you're looking for a healthy new dish to try this summer, you're sure to find something you love in this collection of our best purslane recipes. 01 of 06 Purslane, Cucumber, and Feta Salad View Recipe In this refreshing salad recipe, crunchy cucumbers and thinly sliced onions are tossed with fresh purslane, feta cheese, olive oil, and vinegar. 14 Cool Cucumber Salads That Are Hot Right Now 02 of 06 Purslane, Cherry Tomato, and Cucumber Salad View Recipe Diana Moutsopoulos It couldn't be easier to make this gorgeous summer salad with just five fresh ingredients: cherry tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, salt, purslane, and olive oil. 03 of 06 Authentic Lebanese Fattoush View Recipe MissFahrari Here's a delicious, restaurant-worthy bread salad made with vibrant and fresh-tasting purslane and arugula. A bit of cornstarch in the dressing adds a welcome thickness and holds the ingredients together. 70+ Lebanese Recipes 04 of 06 Purslane Pork Stew View Recipe Recipe creator Yoly calls this cozy pork shoulder stew "comfort food at its best." Tomatillos give this dish fresh-from-the-garden flavor, while Serrano peppers add irresistible heat. 05 of 06 Dana's Greek Salad View Recipe Kim's Cooking Now Lettuce, purslane, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese are layered artfully on a serving plate, then drizzled with a simple lemon-basil dressing seasoned with oregano and garlic. 15 Greek Recipes So Good They'll Make Your Yiayia Swell with Pride 06 of 06 More Inspiration Vegan Green Bean, Tomato, and Basil Sheet Pan Dinner. Mackenzie Schieck Try Our Most Colorful Recipes to Make With Fresh Summer Produce. Plus, explore our entire collection of Recipes With Summer Fruits and Vegetables. Vegan Green Bean, Tomato, and Basil Sheet Pan Dinner Raw Corn Salad Heirloom Tomato Tart with Pesto and Mozzarella Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit