Burns Supper Salad Suggestions Needed

[ASinclair]

Are there any traditional Scottish salads? Arran salad has potatoes, but I'm looking for something leafy and maybe fruity. We are bringing salad to Our Scottish Country Dance Burns Nicht (we got to the sign-up sheet late and everything else was taken).

[artificer]

Hmm, I found 2 - can't verify how 'traditional' they are, especially for Burn's Night in the middle of winter.
Finnan Haddie Salad

Scallop Salad with Perthshire Asparagus

If it were me I'd probably do something like Arugula with Walnuts, Raspberries, Goat Cheese and a light Raspberry Vinaigrette.


It's light, slightly rich and sweet, with just enough acid to balance the slight greasiness of the Haggis.

ith:

[McClef]

Make sure that you "lightly" sprinkle it with whisky

[ASinclair]

Hmm, I found 2 - can't verify how 'traditional' they are, especially for Burn's Night in the middle of winter.
Finnan Haddie Salad

Scallop Salad with Perthshire Asparagus

If it were me I'd probably do something like Arugula with Walnuts, Raspberries, Goat Cheese and a light Raspberry Vinaigrette.


It's light, slightly rich and sweet, with just enough acid to balance the slight greasiness of the Haggis.

ith:

We had come across those fish salads, as well, but are looking for something without meat or starchy veggies. Actually, your suggestion is very similar to one my wife makes with strawberries and we may end up doing something like that.

And thanks for your response!

[Liam]

How about this one... Don't know how traditional it is.

http://www.thecelticcrier.com/scottish-coleslaw.html

[Jock Scot]

Battered carrot, battered neeps, battered marrow, battered onion, battered cucumber, battered kale, battered leeks, battered parsnip, battered----

[ASinclair]

How about this one... Don't know how traditional it is.

http://www.thecelticcrier.com/scottish-coleslaw.html

That looks quite tasty! My wife told me to save the link. Thanks, Liam.

[creagdhubh]

Hmm, I found 2 - can't verify how 'traditional' they are, especially for Burn's Night in the middle of winter.
Finnan Haddie Salad

Scallop Salad with Perthshire Asparagus

If it were me I'd probably do something like Arugula with Walnuts, Raspberries, Goat Cheese and a light Raspberry Vinaigrette.


It's light, slightly rich and sweet, with just enough acid to balance the slight greasiness of the Haggis.

ith:

I've had the Finnan Haddie salad countless times, both here in the U.S. when my lovely wife has prepared it, and also in Scotland. Scott's personal salad recommendation sounds lovely with Haggis, neeps and tatties.

Cheers,

[Downunder Kilt]

Battered carrot, battered neeps, battered marrow, battered onion, battered cucumber, battered kale, battered leeks, battered parsnip, battered----

Jock you are the one.

[piperdbh]

My late grandmother used to, in the spring of the year, make a salad she called "kilt". Young, tender leaf lettuce is torn into a bowl, to which are added thinly-sliced green spring onions, over which is poured a couple of tablespoons of hot bacon grease, and maybe a little splash of cider vinegar and a light sprinkling of salt and pepper. There's no connection to Scotland that I know of, but it's called "kilt", so that's good enough for me.