Description
Dandelion salad brings fresh spring flavors straight from your backyard garden to the plate. Tender greens tossed with a zesty lemon vinaigrette create a delicious, nutrient-packed dish that celebrates wild ingredients with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh dandelion greens
Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the dandelion greens under cool water, gently removing any dirt or debris with your fingers. Pat them completely dry with clean kitchen towels.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and pour 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of olive oil across the surface.
- Mince 2 cloves of garlic into tiny, uniform pieces while the oil warms.
- Drop the minced garlic into the hot oil, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until the aroma becomes sharp and slightly nutty.
- Add the cleaned dandelion greens to the skillet, spreading them evenly across the pan’s surface.
- Toss the greens gently with tongs, allowing them to wilt and absorb the garlic-infused oil for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper over the greens, mixing to distribute the seasoning evenly.
- Transfer the cooked dandelion greens to a serving plate, ensuring you capture all the flavorful garlic bits from the pan.
Notes
- Selecting fresh, young dandelion greens ensures a less bitter taste and tender texture.
- Rinse greens multiple times to remove dirt and potential pesticides, especially if harvesting from your own yard.
- Blanching greens in boiling water for 30 seconds before sautéing can help reduce bitterness and soften the leaves.
- Pairing sautéed dandelion greens with a splash of lemon juice or vinegar balances their natural sharp flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg