Dandelion Greens Lemon Vinaigrette (Printable)

Fresh dandelion greens with lemon vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 6 cups dandelion greens, washed and roughly chopped
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
05 - 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

→ Lemon Vinaigrette

06 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
11 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
02 - Place the dandelion greens, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts and shaved Parmesan over the top.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Those dandelion greens pack a sophisticated peppery punch that makes your palate sit up and pay attention in the best way.
  • The whole thing comes together in 15 minutes flat, perfect for those nights when you want something fresh without the fuss.
  • One bowl, one whisk, and you've got a salad that feels restaurant-quality but tastes like home.
02 -
  • Dandelion greens taste noticeably less bitter when they're younger and picked or harvested earlier in the season, so spring and early summer versions shine brightest.
  • Dressing the salad too far ahead makes the greens sad and limp, so get everything prepped but do the final toss just before serving or eating.
03 -
  • Make the vinaigrette up to a day ahead and store it in a jar so you can shake it back together when you're ready to use it.
  • If you can't find dandelion greens, young arugula or a mix of bitter lettuces will give you similar character and attitude in the bowl.
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