CABBAGE AND CALENDULA FLOWER PETALS ENJOY DAN:

     CALENDULA WITH NAPA CABBAGE FROM SALLY'S GARDEN by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

2 apples unpeeled and chopped

1 orange, peeled and segmented

1/2-red bell pepper

1 Napa cabbage, shredded

12 calendula flowers, washed and dried

1 hand full pecans, chopped

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

3 scallions cut on the bias in 1-inch pieces

1/3-cup sour cream

1/4-cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2- EACH teaspoon turmeric, Dijon mustard, and celery seed

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Combine apple, orange segments, bell pepper, Napa,  mushrooms, peas, scallions,  in a bowl.

2.   Remove petals from flowers and add to the salad.

3.   Blend together remaining ingredients, and pour over the cabbage mixture.

4.   Toss lightly to mix well.

5.   Chill thoroughly.

ENJOY DAN:                       BON-APPETITE!!