Description
A refreshing and nutritious dandelion salad featuring a mix of fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and feta cheese tossed in a tangy vinaigrette dressing. This vibrant salad is a perfect side dish for any meal, especially during the spring season.
Ingredients
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Dandelion Salad:
- 4 cups fresh young dandelion greens, washed and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine the dandelion greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and toasted nuts.
- Make Dressing: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Toss Together: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until coated. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For the best flavor, use young, tender dandelion greens.
- Enhance the salad with sliced radishes, cucumber, or hard-boiled eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
