Great Meals for a Change

Dandelion Salad

Tender dandelion greens with a cranberry vinaigrette.

Ingredients:

• 2 or 3 large bunches of tender young dandelion greens (trimmed and soaked in a large bowl of water to remove grit)
• 2 or 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 6 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• chives, finely minced
• 1 cup dried cranberries

Instructions:

• Add the garlic and vinegar to a stainless steel bowl and slowly whisk in the oil until it becomes well blended.
• Toss the dandelion greens with salt and pepper and add the vinaigrette and half the cranberries.
• Pile the dandelion greens on a plate and sprinkle minced chives and remaining cranberries on top.
• Note: If you find dandelions bitter, substitute half for mixed greens.