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Dandelion Greens Salad Recipe

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Dandelion Greens Salad
Dandelion Greens Salad

Dandelion Greens Salad

Why do I love Dandelion Greens?

  • They are high in Calcium - Dandelion greens are loaded with calcium. One cup of chopped dandelion greens has 103 milligrams of calcium! Believe it or not more than the mighty Kale.
  • Low Calories - With its slightly bitter taste dandelions are low in calories. One cup of chopped dandelion greens has only 25 calories.
  • Antioxidants - Dandelion greens are high in vitamin A in the form of antioxidant carotenoid (beta-carotene) and vitamin C. You know how important Antioxidants are and wonderful for your skin.
Dandelion Greens
Dandelion Greens
  • Detox and Cleansing Green - Dandelion greens cleanse the liver and help in detoxification
  • Minerals - Dandelion greens are rich in minerals. Besides calcium and iron, they are a good source of copper (10% RDA), manganese (8% RDA), phosphorus (5% RDA), potassium (5% RDA) and magnesium (5% RDA)
  • 14% Protein - Dandelion greens have more protein per serving than spinach. Dandelion greens themselves have 14% protein and contain all essential amino acids so it’s a complete protein. One chopped cup contains 1.5 grams of protein. Can you say wow!
Dandelion Greens Salad
Dandelion Greens Salad

Eat Dandelion Greens in a salad, throw them in soup, add them to pasta.  How would you use them?

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Ingredients

  • Dandelion Greens
  • Cantaloupe
  • Red Pepper
  • Green Onion
  • Cucumber
  • Pumpkin Seeds
  • Fresh Parmesan Cheese
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Lemon

Instructions

  1. Wash and Chop your Dandelion Leaves
  2. Add Pumpkin Seeds
  3. Chopped Cucumber
  4. Chopped Red Pepper
  5. Chopped Green Onions
  6. Chopped Cantaloupe
  7. Toss
  8. Sprinkle a few tablespoons EVO
  9. Same with the Apple Cider Vinegar
  10. Add the juice of a lemon
  11. Toss
  12. Lastly shave fresh Parm on top
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Dandelion Salad
Save Recipe
Print Recipe

Ingredients

  • Dandelion Greens
  • Cantaloupe
  • Red Pepper
  • Green Onion
  • Cucumber
  • Pumpkin Seeds
  • Fresh Parmesan Cheese
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Lemon

Instructions

  1. Wash and Chop your Dandelion Leaves
  2. Add Pumpkin Seeds
  3. Chopped Cucumber
  4. Chopped Red Pepper
  5. Chopped Green Onions
  6. Chopped Cantaloupe
  7. Toss
  8. Sprinkle a few tablespoons EVO
  9. Same with the Apple Cider Vinegar
  10. Add the juice of a lemon
  11. Toss
  12. Lastly shave fresh Parm on top
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http://skinnyover40.com/dandelion-salad/

April and Dave are the creators of Skinny Over 40 which is about living a healthy lifestyle over 40, and under. We give you the skinny on detoxing and weight loss.

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19 Comments

  • Angela

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    This dandelion salad looks so tasty and refreshing. I'll have to try it.

  • lisa

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    You mean like the dandelions in my yard?! I never knew they were edible and I have been cursing them all these years. That salad looks very tasty by the way!

    • adecheine

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      Yes like the ones in your yard. On the farm we never used any sort of fertilizer or anything on the grass or garden. I use to pick them freely, loved it!

  • HilLesha

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    I usually don't get into salads much anymore, but this looks really good!

  • misstywatson

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    I've never eaten dandelion greens but your salad looks so good to where it makes me want to run out and get some.

  • Marcie W.

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    I had no idea dandelions were so beneficial, especially when it comes to protein. I will be scoping the veggie area of my local market for some this weekend!

  • Tammy

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    I am astonished at how beneficial dandelion greens are! I bet the sweetness of the cantaloupe offsets the bitterness of the greens wonderfully.

  • Shell Feis

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    I'm pretty sure dandelions are the only thing I've been able to grow in my yard (completely by accident of course) so I might have to make this tomorrow!

  • kbunn4

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    I don't think I have ever had dandelion greens before, they look fresh and delicious though!

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