Go aargersi! Hi, Kim - thanks for reading and commenting here! Worth it, though. I am not surprised this has been featured! What a delicious side dish! This was my bowl of comfort food after a few crazy weeks of house hunting as well as working on an ebook. Thank you for the fresh and great recipe! But, these days I have been running into dandelion greens everywhere from Sprouts to Kroger. Slightly comparable to arugala, dandelion greens can be quite bitter and peppery, almost. As mentioned above, choose your dressing to complement the flavors of the greens you've just picked. And plus, they are an invasive, non-native weed, so you are doing your local ecology a favor by eating some. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Marcy Goodfleisch (author) from Planet Earth on June 04, 2012: Hi, Summerberrie - thanks so much for your comments here! This hardy weed, commonly seen across lawns in the United States (especially northern states), Canada, and Europe, has been eaten for centuries. Scrambled Eggs & Greens on Toast. Older greens, especially if picked from a plant that has already flowered, can have a bitter flavor. Hope you enjoy the salad; meanwhile, how about sharing that fritter recipe? I think some others here will happily take your share, if you want to pass on trying them again. Hope you find some tender dandelion greens and give this a try. Here’s how to roast the root for coffee: 1. You can choose a blander dressing to tone down the bite of the leaves (if any) or one with a slight bit of tang to enhance the natural taste. Thank you for sharing and I will surely let you know what we think about our salad. This was really yummy. But it looks darn tasty! Steve Andrews from Lisbon, Portugal on June 07, 2012: That would be great, Marcy, thanks! I appreciate your taking time to read and comment, and I hope you get a chance to try the salad (especially if you can find the young shoots that don't yet have flowers!). Sorry. Mary from From the land of Chocolate Chips,and all other things sweet. She says that phrase often when referring to food ~ especially food that involves any sort of potatoes. Include fresh fruit for dessert, and the meal is complete. Thanks! Fit for a queen in a king-sized bed. Woowoo! Really good -- neat way to use dandelion leaves. Some people like to bread and fry the blossoms (but remove the green part of the blossom). Hi, Lord - thanks for stopping by and sharing your memories! The roots can be boiled and eaten, too. Thanks for sharing that story here! I agree with you - dandelions are actually pretty and friendly to see. If so, let us know how you liked it! If is possible, save the water used to steam or boil the vegetables: it is great to prepare soups or risotto recipes! I am most definitely going to need to try this. Brings back memories! When you say picking it must before it "blooms" perhaps (hopefully) you mean before it turns into a puff. This is the dandelion green salad recipe that Lovina and her family use. Your email address will not be published. Clean the dandelions: remove the thick part of the stems and gently tear the leaves into bite size pieces. Whisk the dressing and taste - mine had plenty of salt from the bacon but add more if you need it. Add a few lemon slices to the cold water and let this sit for about 5 minutes. I didn't remove any fat from the pan but bacon differs - if you have a deep layer of fat in the pan maybe remove a little. Wasn't sure when they should be picked. I think they are highly underappreciated. Congrats on the book -- that's a wonderful accomplishment! Joanie Ruppel from Texas on January 18, 2013: My Greek grandmother used to pick them from our front yard to my horror! Food - imagining it, making it, sharing it. Stephanie Marshall from Bend, Oregon on June 08, 2012: Interesting and beautiful hub! — I may have to stop mowing for a bit to harvest some tender baby greens for myself. Thanks! You can probably get some from health food stores or organic grocers if you're not sure of the environment where you've seen the plants. But I'm pleased to see them featuring here none the less. Dandelion Green Salad Recipe | Tyler Florence | Food Network This salad rocks! I sure hope I’ve convinced you to enjoy cooking and dinning in more. Many people love the tangy (slightly biting) taste of these greens—although some feel the leaves are bitter. Otherwise are we to crawl on hands and knees with magnifying glass in hand? We are en route to NOLA and we will tip a couple in your honor!! A light vinaigrette (with an olive oil base) would set off the flavors well. Recently on my walks with my dogs, I have seen a plant that to me looks like Dandelion greens by the side of the road. Great result! Dandelions have been eaten for centuries; why not add them to your diet today! Just remember you must harvest the greens before they blossom or the greens will be bitter!!!!!! Season with basil, salt, and pepper. For those who did not like the bitter flavor - note the greens must be young. For this recipe, I simply submerged them in cold water with lemon before I dried them off and chopped them up. Hi, Nare - so glad you like the hub, and I truly hope you start liking green stuff, too! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! My friend's 13-yr-old gamer son lapped it up. Saute the onion in some olive oil in a large frying pan. Steve Andrews from Lisbon, Portugal on June 08, 2012: Thank you! I have friends who do as well...stores do sell them. I have heard the benefits of eating dandelion greens are tremendous. Add a few lemon slices to the cold water and let this sit for about 5 minutes. Rinse and clean fresh, tender leaves from dandelion plants. Plus, I think the subtle bitterness is very healthy. 1 large leek (or 2 small ones) 6 strips bacon (some of the bacon inevitably gets swiped during the cooking process) 1/3 cup red wine vinegar. I have a hub about Dandelions as an edible plant but it is nowhere near as good as this one! Thanks for your very kind comments! I love a simple green salad that allows the flavor of the greens to stand out on their own. My mother told me that one day she was getting dandelion coffee and nettle tea and the store owner thought this was hilarious and she should just go and pick her own weeds. Garnish with sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds, or other favorite salad additions. Darn things are bitter. Thanks John good stuff! :). I think there are wonderful things in the world that we have yet to tap into. Add comma separated list of ingredients to include in recipe. There's something kind of fun about foraging in your own backyard. We should try our backyards sometime before running to the drugstore. :-). I'm now a huge fan of the bitter, pesky green (of course, I'll eat anything with bacon on or in it!). Take care, Kelley. Dry off the dandelion leaves and chop them up. Congrats to you. I think it's worth to give it a try just based on its high nutrition value. Top each salad with a poached egg, grind a bit more pepper over the top, and serve. If you are a subscriber to my blog posts, then you have been sent a copy of “5 Lunches, 5 Dinners, 500 calories or less.”. Yes, they are much better before the blooms come along (although you can eat those, too!). I’ll occasionally throw in stories of my travels, journalism adventures (I’m a Pulitzer prize-nominated journalist), fascination with grocery stores and Kmarts, and much more! If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. We have a bumper crop of dandelions on our lawn and I was going to just pull them up and throw them away. Congratulations for being a finalist!! I guess a prerquisite would be that you would have to like dandelions. Toss the warm dressing with the dandelion greens and bacon. Serve the sauteed dandelion greens hot or warm. I'd throw the whole mess on top of a slice of grilled French bread! Steam or boil the dandelion greens 5 minute. Perfect recipe for the summer to fall transition time! (It's still early here!). Inspired by spinach salad, dandelion greens make a delicious addition to this warm, wilted salad with bacon. I hope you try them - just be sure to get the most early and tender greens you can find. I actually like the taste of dandelions but never thought about picking them out of my yard. Rajinder Soni from New Delhi, India on June 06, 2012: Thanks, Soni! YUMMY! I have a tried a little dandelion, but mixed in with other leaves so I didn’t really get its separate flavour. One source for the name claimed that the name comes from French "dent de lion" or "tooth of the lion" - interesting! The flavor combinations are perfect, and dandelion greens are tough to work with due to their bitterness. The maple syrup was particularly inspired, aargersi, and really made the dish a standout! Marcy Goodfleisch (author) from Planet Earth on June 09, 2012: Hi, Jean-ette - I'm so glad you like the hub - it's very interesting to see how widespread the love of dandelion salad, cooked greens and wine has become. vibesites from United States on May 17, 2013: I love salads and they're often a part of my diet, but I haven't tried dandelion greens salad yet. Strong and bitter, but I think balanced with some sweet and salt and richness they are absolutely delicious. Before you get mad at those persistent yellow blooms popping up uninvited in your yard, take a look at the vitamins and minerals you might end up tossing into the compost heap. Don't forget to use the young and tender greens you'll see before the flowers appear. This is a refreshing salad recipe. Rated up! Brenda Barnes from America-Broken But Still Beautiful on June 02, 2012: How lovely to see natural and unappreciated natural foods featured in a Hub. Your grandmother sounds precious; what a wonderful memory for you! *As a member of various affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases. I sauteed them with garlic, onion, and ginger which added so much flavor to these greens. TahoeDoc from Lake Tahoe, California on June 01, 2012: Wow, this brings back memories of childhood. Turtlewoman - that sounds like the making of a really great hub! Add the leeks and cook them until they are quite soft. That would make a great hub, by the way (the wine information) - maybe you can share a recipe, if you have one? Credit: Andrea Bemis. And this dish is worth making! A cup of chopped dandelion greens has about 25 calories and is loaded with important vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. 10 minutes before serving, reheat the dandelion into a pan along with a couple of tbsp of water. I've never been a big fan of them, but in humoring Mrs. A, I let myself be a guinea pig once more. Dawn-a reader. I used one large Idaho potato in this but you can use a couple of medium red potatoes or any other potatoes you prefer. etsy.com/shop/AbbiesGarage?ref=search_shop_redirect. I am a transplanted woman from the Cleveland area who migrated to VA. :-). Marcy Goodfleisch (author) from Planet Earth on June 08, 2012: Hi, Valene - Dandelions are definitely a hardy plant! I figured as many that grows and aggravates us, should serve some purpose. Since the greens have a distinct flavor, taste a bite or two before deciding on which dressing you or your family will like best. I didn't even know you could eat those things, I just thought it was a useless weed. The pics are great and the table is extra useful. I love potato anything and this was an amazing combo of flavors. I thunk your information on the origin of the name is more accurate - I will add that information. I love the bright color, too. The detoxification effects of eating dandelion are invaluable! I jazzed it up quite a bit because I had heard the greens can taste bitter. This salad packs a lot of nutrition all its own, but you can turn it into a balanced meal by adding a hard-boiled egg cut into quarters to each serving, or use the salad as an accompaniment for grilled chicken or fish. Dandelion season is here! This is a very good use of all those annoying dandelions growing in your yard. Thanks for sharing your recipe. My family eats dandelion greens. For a fun mealtime discussion with your kids, have them watch the video before you serve the salad and ask them what they think about the ways this 'weed' has been used for food and medicine. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients.
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