Dandelions aren’t just garden pests! They also make a delicious hot salad with some olive oil, garlic and lemon.
Dandelion Greens
Ingredients:
1 bunch dandelion greens
¼ cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, sliced
4-6 lemon wedges
Method:
1. Rinse the dandelions in a cold-water bath. Exchange the water at least 3 times.
2. Cut off the white ends of the dandelions and discard. Discard any brown or wilted greens.
3. Cut into thirds and place in a pot of salted boiling water for 10-15 minutes.
4. Remove the greens and place in a large water bowl.
5. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and garlic. Drizzle over the hot greens.
6. Squeeze lemon juice on each individual plate before serving.
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