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In Turkey, we eat grape leaves as well. Do they fall into same category? Edit: The article seems to refer that grape leaves are edible but it also says that gr

• burnte 6y ago
  They're common in a lot of greek recipes also, but I think they didn't count in this article because they're used as wrappings rather than a pile of leaves like lettuce. I could be completely wrong, but I've never seen them just eaten, always as a functional part of a recipe.
  • jfengel 6y ago
    It happens, but not often. You can use grape leaves in salads, and even in pesto. I've also used them dried and crumbled as an accent. They've got a tannic bite that contrasts well with mild flavors like rice and soft cheeses. Even so, you usually don't base a whole dish around them the way you can with other leafy greens. The tannic bite easily becomes too much.