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Dandelion Green Salad

🥗 Dandelion Green Salad – Fresh, Bold & Nourishing

This Dandelion Green Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish featuring peppery Dandelion greens, crisp vegetables, and a bright homemade vinaigrette. Inspired by clean, wholesome recipes like those from Bravabod, this salad is fresh, energizing, and perfect for spring meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 4 cups chopped Dandelion greens washed well
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ avocado sliced
  • ¼ cup toasted walnuts or sunflower seeds
  • Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

1️⃣ Prepare Greens
  1. Wash and dry the Dandelion greens thoroughly. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
2️⃣ Make Dressing
  1. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
3️⃣ Assemble Salad
  1. In a large bowl or platter, combine greens, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and nuts/seeds.
4️⃣ Dress & Serve
  1. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad just before serving. Toss lightly.

Notes

🌿 Younger dandelion greens are milder and less bitter.
🍋 Extra lemon helps balance bitterness beautifully.
🥑 Add creamy avocado for richness.
🧀 Crumbled goat cheese or feta pairs wonderfully.