Dandelion Green Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutritious Dandelion Green Salad, a perfect combination of freshness and flavor. This recipe shines with peppery dandelion greens as its star, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and the subtle bite of red onion. Toasted pecans add a satisfying crunch, while creamy crumbled goat cheese provides a tangy richness. The zesty homemade vinaigrette, made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, ties the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and healthy salad is ideal for a light lunch or a colorful side dish for any meal. Expand your culinary horizons with this nutrient-packed, farm-to-table delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups dandelion greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.25 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup toasted pecans
• 0.5 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the dandelion greens. Trim any tough stems and cut or tear the greens into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference, and add to the salad.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and toss with the greens, tomatoes, and cucumber.

Step 5

In a dry skillet, lightly toast the pecans over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add them to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese on top of the salad.

Step 7

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 8

Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh dandelion green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(975.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1352.7

Total Fat 112.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1g
Cholesterol 68.4mg	0%
Sodium 2117.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g	0%
Total Sugars 19.7g
Protein 38.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 890.6mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 2308.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.4%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 17.7%