Tomato-Chive Salad

The benefits of garlic are widely known. Garlic and chive flowers also add a strong savory aroma, while the pansy blossoms add a touch of blue.

2 large tomatoes, sliced 1/2 cup (125 mL) chives, chopped finely 1 Tbsp (15 mL) flax seed oil 1 Tbsp (15 mL) apple cider vinegar salt and pepper to taste flowers for garnish: garlic, chive, pansy

Arrange sliced tomatoes on a plate and sprinkle with chives. Drizzle with flax seed oil and apple cider vinegar. Sprinkle with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper. Garnish with flowers.

Source: alive #212, June 2000