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!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference, and add to the salad.
Thinly slice the red onion and toss with the greens, tomatoes, and cucumber.
In a dry skillet, lightly toast the pecans over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add them to the salad bowl.
Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese on top of the salad.
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.
Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh dandelion green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1353 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.4 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.9 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 2117 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 891 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 2309 mg | 49% | |
*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.
