Dandelion Salad
Dandelion salad was a frugal and healthy recipe popular during the Great Depression. Dandelion greens are loaded with vitamins and minerals!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 155kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Dandelion Greens Salad
- 1 bunch dandelion greens about one large handful if foraging
- 1/3 cup dandelion flowers
- 1 cup butter lettuce
- 1 sliced cucumber Persian cucumbers work well
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 2 tablespoons arugula sprouts optional
Instructions
- Make the salad dressing by adding the olive oil, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to a mason jar and shake well to blend the ingredients.
- Chop the dandelion greens, and butter lettuce, and add to a bowl.
- Top with dandelion flowers, sliced cucumber, sugar snap peas, and arugula sprouts.
- Lightly pour and mix in the dressing when serving the salad, enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to change the salad ingredients based on what is available seasonally. For example, other ingredient options could include radishes, carrots, green beans, or asparagus.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup salad with dressing | Calories: 155kcal