Dandelion Salad

16 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Ready In: 10 min

“This is a very good use of all those annoying dandelions growing in your yard. Just so long as you don't have a dog! Top with your favorite dressing. I prefer hot bacon dressing!” - by ERLENSEE_GERMANY

Ingredients

1/2 pound torn dandelion greens
1/2 red onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

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

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
42 cal
2%

Fat
0.5 g
< 1%

Carbs
9 g
3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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LADYJAYPEE

Mar. 21, 2007

"I had never eaten dandelion greens before, but on the advice of my brother who is an EXcellent cook, I went for it. I jazzed it up quite a bit because I had heard the greens can taste bitter. So I u..." See moresed grape tomato halves, tossed in some sweet fresh diced mango to complement any bitterness, added some toasted pinenuts, crumbled gorgonzola, & did a simple balsamic/olive oil dressing. It was deLICious! Thanks, John!"

Lilcat

Mar. 25, 2010

"I too grew up eating this. Ours contained hard boiled egg and bacon with a oil and viniger dressing. It is still a rite of spring for me. For those who did not like the bitter flavor - note the gre..." See moreens must be young. Anything that has a flower bud (even small) - it is too old. Do try this if you never have!"

LINDA MCLEAN

Aug. 7, 2005

"I grew up eating this salad; I loved it then and I love it now. My mom would get up early in the morning to pick the tender leaves from the backyard. She would then make a sweet warm bacon dressing th..." See moreat did a nice job of offsetting the slight bitter flavor of the greens. Thanks John, good stuff!"

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