Quick, Delicious Dandelion Green Salad Recipe

As stated in my previous blog post, this year I will try a new whole grain and dark leafy green recipe each month and share my experiences with you. Last month, I chose dandelion, also known as tooth of a lion, greens. Like their name, dandelions have sharp tooth-like leaves. Dandelion greens, which are often thought of as weeds (yes, weeds!), are delicious, yet bitter greens that make wonderful additions to salads. Dandelion greens are rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, E and K as well as iron, fiber and calcium. These vitamin-rich greens are known to regulate blood sugar levels, lower blood pressure, detox both the liver and kidneys and alleviate PMS symptoms (e.g., reduce bloating). Additionally, dried dandelion leaves are used in tea for medicinal purposes.

I made a tasty, simple salad with these wonderful weeds!

Ingredients

• Bunch of dandelion greens
• 1/2 – 1 cup of raw, organic walnuts
• 1/2 – 1 cup of organic raspberries
• 1 small, thinly sliced organic Anjou pear (be sure to remove the core with the seeds)

Depending on the amount of salad you want, you can add more or less fruit and nuts.

Instructions:

Rinse the dandelion greens thoroughly with water, cut off their stems and then tear the leaves into small pieces. Toss dandelion greens in a bowl with raspberries, pear slices and walnuts and drizzle with vinaigrette dressing.

Dressing: You can top with raspberry vinaigrette or make your own vinaigrette dressing. I experimented with balsamic vinaigrette, olive oil and a touch of sherry and maple syrup along with fresh ground pepper.

Another way to dress up the salad is to add a small amount of organic gorgonzola or goat cheese.

Lastly, enjoy your tasty dandelion, lion’s tooth, weeds! Yummy!

Have you ever had dandelion greens? If so, how have you made them? Post your comments below.

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