How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Southern Mesclun Salad?

You need 4 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups mesclun (choose a variety of tender young greens, herbs and flowers like purslane, pokeweed, dandelion, watercress, mustard greens, chickweed, creeping thyme, clover flowers, chicory flowers, chervil and the tiny, inner leaves of bibb lettuce heads, 1/2 cup light olive oil, 1/4 cup unseasoned Japanese rice wine vinegar (see note), Salt, freshly ground pepper to taste.

Is Southern Mesclun Salad suitable as salads?

Yes, Southern Mesclun Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Southern Mesclun Salad?

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Southern Mesclun Salad Recipe

Name: Southern Mesclun Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups mesclun (choose a variety of tender young greens, herbs and flowers like purslane, pokeweed, dandelion, watercress, mustard greens, chickweed, creeping thyme, clover flowers, chicory flowers…; 1/2 cup light olive oil; 1/4 cup unseasoned Japanese rice wine vinegar (see note); Salt, freshly ground pepper to taste

Fresh, crisp and full of flavor — this Southern Mesclun Salad is a must-try. Made with herbs, light olive oil, unseasoned Japanese rice wine vinegar and…

This Southern Mesclun Salad relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as light olive oil. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 279 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It works as a light main on its own or as a starter alongside crusty bread, and it's just as good for a cozy night in as it is for feeding a crowd. Leftovers keep well, so it's a smart choice for meal prep too.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Salads

Servings: persons

8 cups mesclun (choose a variety of tender young greens, herbs and flowers like purslane, pokeweed, dandelion, watercress, mustard greens, chickweed, creeping thyme, clover flowers, chicory flowers, chervil and the tiny, inner leaves of bibb lettuce heads
1/2 cup light olive oil
1/4 cup unseasoned Japanese rice wine vinegar (see note)
Salt, freshly ground pepper to taste

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Servings
4 servings
Calories
279 kcal
Category
Salads

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