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Dandelion Salad Recipe

Dandelion flowers are rich in antioxidants, which help protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dandelion Salad Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 267kcal

Ingredients

For the Dressing

  • 1 medium lemon
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons yogurt
  • 2 medium garlic cloves
  • 2 anchovies
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

For the Breadcrumbs

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • ½ teaspoon finely ground real salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Salad

  • 4 ounces dandelion greens
  • 1 medium shallot

Instructions

To Make the Dressing

  • The lemon should be scrubbed under running water and dried with a kitchen towel. Grate the lemon's vibrant zest very finely, avoiding the pith's bitterness. Place the lemon zest in a small bowl and set aside. Lemon juice should be squeezed into a food processor or blender after being cut in half crosswise.
  • To make a smooth dressing, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic, anchovies, chives, tarragon, and parsley in a blender. While you make the bread crumbs and salad, pour the dressing into a small jar, seal it, and put it in the refrigerated.

To Make the Breadcrumbs

  • Over medium heat, place a 10-inch skillet on the burner. Pour in the olive oil when you can feel the heat coming from the pan, and then whisk in the bread crumbs, caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper. Remove the skillet from the heat and mix in the saved lemon zest after stirring until the bread crumbs are lightly browned.

To Make the Dandelion Salad

  • In a large bowl, toss the dandelion greens with the shallot, sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs, and drizzle the greens with the dressing. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3384IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 4mg
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