Recipe
Salad with fresh basil
- Herb:
- Sweet basil Ocimum basilicum
- Method:
- Fresh (raw) preparation
- Plant part:
- Leaf
About 15 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Pick or snip fresh leaves shortly before serving — aroma fades quickly.
- Combine with tomatoes, mozzarella, and olive oil, or with melon and balsamic vinegar.
- Salt at the plate so the leaves do not weep.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Why it works
Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.
Related
Sweet basil — Herb card
Fresh (raw) preparation — Processing method detail