Alsatian Dandelion Salad Recipes

DANDELION SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk oil and lemon juice. In a large bowl, combine dandelion greens and onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat., Arrange eggs and grapefruit sections over greens. If desired, top with dandelion blossoms.

DANDELION SALAD

Steps:

• Combine garlic scapes, lemon juice, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Whisk until well combined. Drizzle in oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Place dandelion greens in a salad bowl. Drizzle dressing over greens, and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

DANDELION SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss together dandelion greens, red onion, and tomatoes. Season with basil, salt, and pepper.

SALAD OF DANDELION GREENS WITH ALMOND VINAIGRETTE AND DRIED RICOTTA

Steps:

• Cut any tough stems from the greens and trim any wilted, yellow, or tough leaves. Wash and dry them according to directions on page 67. The greens can be prepared up to several hours in advance and kept, loosely covered with a clean towel, in the refrigerator.
• To make the dressing, combine the olive oil, 2 tablespoons of the toasted almonds, vinegar, and honey in a blender and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Place the greens in a large bowl, season them with salt and pepper, and pour the dressing over them. Toss well and divide the dressed greens among six plates, mounding them in the center of the plate. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of toasted almonds and top with shavings of ricotta salata. Serve immediately.

ALSATIAN PARSLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together vinegar and mustard in medium bowl. Add oil and 2 T water, and whisk until combined.
• Stir in cheese, parsley and shallots, and toss until combined.
• Spoon 1/3 cup cheese mixture onto each of 6 slices of bread. Garnish with lettuce and tomato, if desired, and top with remaining bread slices.

WARM ALSATIAN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a pot, add enough water to cover by 4 inches, and salt generously. Cover partially and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are very soft and a knife pierces through very easily, about 45 minutes. Drain in a colander and let stand until just cool enough to handle.
• Peel and roughly chop the potatoes. Arrange in a single layer in a 3-quart serving dish. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with the vinegar, wine, and oil. Stir gently until the potatoes soak up the sauce. Top with the parsley and onion, taste and adjust the seasonings, and serve.

WILTED DANDELION SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Fry bacon in skillet until crisp, drain on paper towels, crumble.
• Pour off bacon fat leaving behind 1/3 cup in the skillet.
• Put vinegar, mustard and honey in the skillet mixing with a whisk.
• Add the olive oil.
• Add salt and pepper, keep this dressing warm.
• Toss the greens with bacon, olives, onions and cheese in a bowl.
• Pour the warm dressing over greens and serve.
• Garnish with flowers.
• Yield: 4-6 servings.

DANDELION AND TOMATO SALAD APPETIZER

Steps:

• Cut dandelion leaf blades away from their midveins, which can be bitter. Chop leaf blades. Transfer to a large bowl; mix in feta cheese, onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and garlic.
• Stir salad dressing, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning into the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until flavors combine, about 1 hour.
• Stuff each tomato half with some of the dandelion mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.