Wilted Dandelion Greens Salad Recipes

WILTED GREENS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Trim and chop 2 bunches dandelion greens, watercress or baby kale. Cook 3 slices chopped bacon until crisp; transfer to paper towels using a slotted spoon. Add 1 each sliced garlic clove and shallot to the drippings; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add 3 tablespoons cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar; stir until dissolved. Add the greens in batches, tossing to wilt. Season with salt and pepper; top with the bacon.

WILTED GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, toss the lettuce, spinach and onions; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, water, oil and sugar substitute to a boil. Pour over lettuce and toss; sprinkle with bacon.

WILTED DANDELION GREENS WITH TOASTED MATZO CRUMBLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place matzos on a rimmed baking sheet, brush all over with 1 tablespoon oil, and generously season with salt and pepper. Bake, flipping halfway through, until golden brown around the edges, about 8 minutes. Crumble matzos into small pieces and set aside.
• Place dandelion greens in a large bowl. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add shallot, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Saute shallot, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 4 minutes. Add mustard and vinegar, whisking to combine, and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in raisins, and immediately pour over greens. Toss to combine, season with salt and pepper, and toss with matzo crumbles.

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.

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.

WILTED GREEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Stir in onions and cook for 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the vinegar and raisins and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the greens and toss to coat. Immediately transfer the greens to a large bowl and add the orange and bacon. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

DANDELION SALAD

Steps:

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

WILTED DANDELION GREENS

Steps:

• Washing the greens very carefully, discarding the roots and tough stems. Dry between two towels. Tear the greens into small pieces.
• Fry the bacon in a large skillet until the bacon is very crisp. Remove bacon to paper towel.
• Add the mustard, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper to the fat in the pan. Bring to boil and put in dry greens.
• Cover and cook the greens for about 3 minutes, until just hot and wilted.
• Transfer to a warm vegetable dish and crumble bacon all over the top.

WILTED DANDELION GREENS WITH SWEET ONION

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden and has caramelized, about 15 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally,2 minutes. Add vinegar; cook until vinegar is warm, about 1 minute.
• Add dandelion greens, and toss to combine. Cook until greens have just wilted, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.