Dandelion Greens Salad Recipe
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.
- 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!
Eat Dandelion Greens in a salad, throw them in soup, add them to pasta. How would you use them?
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adecheine
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.
19 Comments
Colleen
Oh the Parmesan cheese really makes the salad for me.
Angela
This dandelion salad looks so tasty and refreshing. I’ll have to try it.
annecrane
Looks like a wonderful, light salad.
Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews
That salad looks delicious!
lisa
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
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!
Donna
I’ve never eaten dandelion greens before. Got to try this!
HilLesha
I usually don’t get into salads much anymore, but this looks really good!
misstywatson
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.
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!
Vanessa: thequeenofswag
This dandelion salad looks so amazing. I’ll have to try it.
Crystal From Tidbits of Experience
This actually looks really good. I have never heard of eating this type of salad before. However, I would definitely consider giving it a try.
Tammy
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
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!
Robin {Mom Foodie}
I’ll be harvesting my lawn this spring 😀
kbunn4
I don’t think I have ever had dandelion greens before, they look fresh and delicious though!
Raijean Stroud
Can you believe I’ve never heard of Dandelion greens before. Looks delish!
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs
This seems like an interesting thing to try. I love learning about all the health benefits found in common plants such as these.
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