This Dandelion Greens Recipe are done Italian style and can be made with just the leaves of the dandelion and if desired you can add the stems as well. Which I always do as it adds extra nutrience to this side dish.

Why not use the Dandelion Flowers to make my favorite Dandelion Iced Tea to serve alongside this salad this summer! Or make a fresh Summer Dandelion Salad.

DANDELION GREENS TASTE

The greens have a bit of a bitter taste that is why I like to mix it with spring mix salad which evens the taste out real well and once you add a little acidity from a lemon and season with your favorite dressing the salad becomes one amazing salad that everyone can enjoy!

The dressing you use depends on your taste, below you will find a few that work well in this salad.

• Garlic powder, lemon juice and olive oil\
• Olive oil and honey
• Apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper
• Your favorite dressing

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HOW TO USE DANDELIONS FOR FOOD

• The Top Flowers can be made into Dandelion Iced Tea
• The Leaves to make a fresh salad or to be sautéed as a side dish
• The stems can also be eaten, but their bitter and best cooked

DANDELION GREENS BENEFITS

Dandelion greens have powerful antioxidant properties and can even be fed to animals.

HOW TO COOK DANDELION GREENS ITALIAN STYLE

This recipe calls for Olive oil, Italian seasonings, Parmesan cheese and a hint of lemon juice.

There is a method to cooking these correctly, so be sure to read the instructions below in the recipe card.

You can foraging fresh dandelions in the wild for free (be sure to wash them prior) or find them in most local healthy food grocery stores in the spring.

How to Pick Dandelion Greens for Salad

You will want to pick the whole plant, which kind of looks like Swiss chard from the bottom. You can eat the whole plant also, minus the bottom stem which can be discarded since it was direct in the ground. The leaves are very tender and the stems more firm and bitter in taste.

HOW TO MAKE DANDELION GREENS

• Wash and chop the dandelion leaves and stems well
• Boil in salted water for 10 minutes, strain and set aside
• In a large frying pan add the olive oil and sauté the greens for another 10 minutes before adding in the remaining ingredience and serve hot. Enjoy!

PREPARING DANDELION GREENS

To reduce the bitterness, I highly recommend boiling your dandelion greens in salted water or vinegar prior. Then straining them before sautéing them.

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Remember to always have fun and experiment with your cooking! Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy. As Julia Child once said, “Cooking is like love, it should be entered into with abandon or not at all.” So go ahead and give this recipe a try, and don’t be afraid to add your own flair to it. Bon appetit!

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