Sour Dock (Noun)
Meaning
European sorrel with large slightly acidic sagittate leaves grown throughout north temperate zone for salad and spring greens.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Sour dock leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked like spinach and added to soups and stews.
- In early spring, I love to forage for wild sour dock to add a tangy flavor to my green salads.
- Sour dock is a perennial herb that can be grown in the garden for its slightly acidic leaves that add a nice flavor to salads.
- The large sagittate leaves of the sour dock plant are a favorite among chefs who use them to add a burst of citrusy flavor to spring greens.
- In many parts of Europe, sour dock is a common ingredient in traditional salads and is often paired with eggs, cheese, and nuts.