Dandelion Green 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 GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients, up to olive oil, in a large bowl and toss together.
• In another little bowl stir together oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Pour over salad. Enjoy!

DANDELION SALAD

Steps:

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

DANDELION SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Cut greens into 1 1/2-inch lengths and transfer to a large bowl.
• Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet until golden and crisp, then transfer to a cutting board, reserving fat in skillet. Finely chop bacon.
• Whisk together shallot, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then whisk in 3 tablespoons hot bacon fat. Toss greens with enough warm dressing to coat and sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.

DANDELION GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and toss together.

DANDELION GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• In a small non-reactive bowl, whisk together the garlic and vinegar and slowly add the oil until emulsified.
• Whisk in half the red currants and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss the dandelion greens with some coarse salt and pepper and then toss it with the vinaigrette.
• Pile the greens onto plates and sprinkle with snipped chives and remaining currants.

WILTED DANDELION GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• Wash dandelion greens thoroughly; drain and place in a large salad bowl. Chill. , Meanwhile, in a skillet, fry bacon until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of drippings. , For dressing, combine eggs, vinegar, sugar and enough water to make 1 cup. Beat well; pour into the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Pour over greens and toss well. Sprinkle with chopped eggs and crumbles bacon; toss lightly. Serve immediately.

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.