Rose Petal Salad

== Description ==
If you don't already have access to rose vinegar, you'll need to prepare it a week in advance!
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Source: my old recipes
* Makes 2 cups of rose vinegar, 1⅓ cups dressing.
== Ingredients ==
* ¾ cup rose petals
* 2 cups torn leaf lettuce
* 2 cups torn romaine lettuce
=== Rose vinegar ===
* 1 cup rose petals
* 3 whole cloves
* 2 cups regular or white wine vinegar (5% acidity)
=== Rose vinegar dressing ===
* ¾ cup vegetable oil
* ¼ cup honey
* ¼ cup rose vinegar
* 2 tbsp poppy seeds
* 1 tbsp minced onion
* 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
* ¾ to 1 tbsp salt
== Directions ==
# Trim away white part of rose petals.
# Wash petals thoroughly.
# Drain and pat dry.
# Toss rose petals with lettuce.
# Toss mixture with rose vinegar dressing just before serving.
=== Rose vinegar ===
# Trim away white part of rose petals. Wash petals thoroughly and drain.
# Slightly bruise petals and put petals and cloves in a wide mouth canning jar.
# Put vinegar in medium pan. Bring to boil.
# Pour vinegar over rose petals.
# Cover at once with metal lids. Screw bands tight.
# Let stand at room temperature 1 week.
# Strain vinegar into decorative jars. Discard rose petal residue.
# Seal jars with a cork or other airtight lid. Store in a cool dry place.
=== Rose vinegar dressing ===
# Mix all ingredients in container of blender.
# Process on low speed 30 seconds.
# Chill thoroughly.
# Stir well before serving.
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