Malva Green Salad Recipe with Lemon Juice and Garlic

Malva Salad Recipe

 

I am here again with a delicious green salad recipe for those who prefer to eat something light for lunch or dinner and are tired of always eating the same salads. Your daily nutrition program will be much more colorful with this healthy salad that you have perhaps never tried before. With this easy salad recipe, when you say green salad, you will not think of salads using only lettuce, but you will see how different a green salad can be. Now, if you are ready, let's move on to this different and delicious green salad recipe that will be your favorite. Happy reading to you all.

What is Malva or Mallow ?

Although it is known that there are one thousand and five hundred species of mallow in the world, which is a plant belonging to the mallow family (Malvaceae), from which it takes its name,  it is known that the most appreciated species for its benefits is the large mallow which is known as Malva sylvestris with purple flowers. As a perennial, herbaceous and purple-flowered plant, this plant, which grows spontaneously on the edges, empty lands and fields, blooms at the end of spring with its colorful flowers, and can be collected evaluated during the spring and summer months. Its green, hairy and long-stemned leaves can be used fresh as a vegetable, or it can be dried for its medicinal effects and stored. The leaves and roots of the mallow plant contain many active substance that are beneficial to health. It is known that malva is a good source of protein and vitamin c.

Malva Leaves

Malva Green Leafy Vegetable Benefits 

Although mallow is generally known for its purple flowers, it is actually a plant that also blooms in different colors such as white and pink. It is possible to come across this plant, which can grow naturally in nature, all over the world. Mallow is very rich plant in terms of antioxidants, as it contains plenty of vitamin c. Thanks to its strong antioxidant properties, mallow provides protection against many ailments such as colds and flu. It is known that malva quickly eliminates phlegm and cough and has a fever-reducing feature. It is also said to provide rapid relief of swelling in cases of injuries and sprains. In long-term use, mallow affects skin health positively with the effect of its antioxidant properties and is known to contribute to the rapid disappearance of skin spots.

Serving                : 2-4 People

Preparation Time : 10 Minutes

Cooking Time      :  10 Minutes

Mallow Healthy Salad Ingredients

1 kilogram of Mallows

Half Lemon Juice

1 Clove of Chopped Garlic

1 Teaspoon of Salt

Some Walnuts

2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil

How to Make Easy Salad From Malva ?

Firstly pluck the mallow leaves.

Cut the stems of the mallow plants.

Wash the mallows well.

Put the mallows into the boiling water.

Boil the mallows about ten minutes.

Add juice of half lemon in a separate bowl.

Add one clove of chopped garlic into this bowl.

Add two tablespoons of olive oil.

Add one teaspoon of salt.

Mix the salad sauce well.

Pour this salad sauce on the boiled mallows which you took to a salad bowl.

Lastly put some walnuts on the mallow salad.

Bon appetit.

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