Best Dandelion And Lettuce Salad Recipes

DANDELION SALAD

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Dandelions' sawtooth leaves bring a pleasant bitterness to the table. They're best picked when tender, before the plant blooms, and they can be served raw or cooked.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic scapes or wild (spring) garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 cups (4 ounces) dandelion greens, large leaves torn in half

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

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This is one my favorite salads and it is so healthy for you! Guests will be surprised at how wonderful it tastes. -Frances Sheridan Goulart, Weston, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups torn dandelion greens or arugula
2 green onions or 1 medium leek (white portion only), thinly sliced
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1/2 cup grapefruit or tangerine sections
Dandelion blossoms, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 212mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DANDELION AND LETTUCE SALAD

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Dandelions act as a natural detoxifier and diuretic, triggering the kidneys to flush out excess salt and fluids and help the liver release toxins. This zesty spring or early summertime salad is from the Pennsylvania Dutch chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories Greens

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 head lettuce
1 pint dandelion greens
4 small onions, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/3 lb swiss cheese, chopped into small pieces
2 eggs, hard-cooked and sliced
2 medium tomatoes, quartered
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

Wash greens and drain very well; cut or tear into bite sized pieces.
Add onions, bell pepper and cheese.
Add salt and pepper; mix well.
Add olive and oil and vinegar; mix thoroughly.
Add tomatoes and eggs, mixing lightly so that they will not be mashed or broken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.7, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 70.2, Sodium 69.4, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 7.9

DANDELION DRESSING

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This is made in early spring, usually Easter, when the new dandelions are sweet and crisp. It is from my grandma, Callie Brosius, who was Pennsylvania Dutch and a great cook. This is usually served with boiled potatoes with ham at Easter.

Provided by Cookerof2

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

7 slices bacon
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
¾ pound torn dandelion greens

Steps:

Fry bacon in a large skillet set over medium heat until crisp. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of the drippings in the skillet.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, salt, mayonnaise, and cider vinegar. Set aside. Heat the bacon grease in the skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the flour is browned, about 10 minutes.
Gradually whisk in the milk so that no lumps form and bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Pour a little hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly; transfer egg mixture to the skillet. Crumble the bacon into the skillet and add the dandelion greens. Cook and stir just until the greens are wilted and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 138.8 mg, Fat 55.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 1111 mg, Sugar 30.7 g

CLASSIC WILTED LETTUCE SALAD

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When we were kids, my sister and I would prepare the freshly picked lettuce for this wilted lettuce salad recipe, rinsing it several times and carefully drying it. As we did so, we quibbled about the portions we'd each have. Somehow, it seems she always managed to get more! We still can't get enough of this salad. -Doris Natvig, Jesup, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, cut up
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 green onions with tops, sliced
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 to 10 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. , To the hot drippings, add the vinegar, water, onions, sugar, salt and pepper, stirring until sugar is dissolved. , Place lettuce in a salad bowl; immediately pour dressing over and toss lightly. Top with egg. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.