The Ultimate Harvest Weed Salad Recipe

Learning how to make a harvest salad can be a great way to achieve your health goals and ensure you enjoy what’s on your plate. 

If you’re looking for a way to upgrade your harvest salads, then it may be time to consider adding cannabis or using a THC-infused salad dressing. 

Why Make Harvest Weed Salad?

There are many reasons to consider making a harvest weed salad.

It’s no secret that salad itself is a healthy option, and making a cannabis salad can be a great way to eat it instead of smoking it. 

Likewise, many find that the effects of cannabis last longer when it’s taken in an edible form than when it’s smoked. 

If you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen preparing food, then meal-prepping this weed salad could be a super convenient option. 

Lastly, one of the most obvious reasons to make harvest weed salad is its deliciousness. Some may want to add it to their regular meal rotations or prep it in advance throughout the week. 

What You'll Need to Make Harvest Weed Salad

You’ll need the base of your salad, including your favorite greens, and a large bowl for tossing. Aside from that, you’ll need tools to chop your greens to your desired size, including a cutting board, knife, and herb scissors. This recipe uses infused rosemary olive oil, so you’ll also need the tools to make that delicious cannabis salad dressing or have it prepped beforehand.

How Much Weed Do You Need?

How much you consume can directly correlate with your experience, so the quantity is important. Use an edibles dosage calculator to get as precise of a serving as possible.

Everyone has a different tolerance and response to cannabis, so you’ll want to take that into account when finding the right dosage. We typically recommend 300mg of THC per batch of infused salad dressing, but everyone has different tolerances and responses to cannabis. Consider this when finding the proper dosage, and also, remember that it might take some trial and error before you find your ideal serving size. 

Harvest Weed Salad: The Ingredients

Ready to get into the details? If you’re ready to make cannabis salad, you’ll want to gather the following ingredients:

• ⅓ cup nuts (walnuts, almonds), crushed
• ¼ cup infused rosemary oil or other preferred cannabis salad dressing
• 2 cups fresh spring mix or your favorite greens
• ½ cup diced fruit (apples, strawberries)
• 2 tbsp dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, blueberries)
• 2 tbsp crumbly cheese (feta, goat)
• Cannabis fan leaves (optional, to taste)

NOTE:  Cannabis fan leaves are optional and won't increase the potency of the salad. You may want to include them for the possible benefits of THCA, but they will add a distinct cannabis taste to the salad that many may find unpleasant. When buying cannabis fan leaves, try to find smaller leaves. Bigger leaves won’t work as well for this salad.

Easy Dietary Swaps

One of the great things about a cannabis salad is that you can modify the recipe in so many different ways.

If you have a nut allergy, swap for an alternative like sunflower seeds. Or, consider swapping entirely for another form of protein, such as black beans or chicken.

To make this recipe vegan, simply remove the crumbly cheese or replace it with a vegan crumbly cheese alternative.

This recipe is also naturally gluten-free, but verify the cross-contamination risk of each ingredient separately.

How to Make Harvest Weed Salad

Making a harvest weed salad takes only a few simple steps.

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the nuts or seeds on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 7 to 10 minutes.
2. Chop fresh spring mix or other greens to their desired size.
3. If using the cannabis fan leaves,  chop them into bite-sized pieces.
4. Combine all the greens in a big bowl, add the rest of the ingredients besides the dressing, and toss until mixed properly.
5. If meal-prepping some for later, toss with the infused dressing only once it’s time to serve the salad. Otherwise, the ingredients won’t stay fresh for as long.

One of the best parts about making harvest weed salad is that you can easily modify the recipe to suit your specific preferences. For example, you can replace the diced or dried fruit with fruity vegetables like tomatoes or avocado. You can also add croutons or other crunchies for added texture. Don’t be afraid to get creative in the kitchen and see which modifications make it feel like your own!

The Best Way to Store Your Freshly Made Harvest Weed Salad

Proper storage ensures the weed salad stays fresh and tasty for as long as possible.

If refrigerated in an airtight container, your THC-infused salad dressing should stay good for at least a week. It’s important to keep the dressing at a consistent temperature.

One of the most important things to ensure is that you keep your infused dressing in an airtight container separate from your greens. If you combine all the ingredients, your salad will likely not stay fresh for as long. We recommend keeping your greens and dressing in separate containers.

As with all cannabis products, it’s important to make sure that you store your infused dressing in a safe, secure spot, especially if you have children or pets at home. It’s generally recommended that you keep your cannabis in a locked box if you’re concerned that others may get into it accidentally.

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