Detoxifying Dandelion and Bitter Greens Salad with Tarragon-Lemon Vinaigrette
Loaded with naturally detoxifying dandelion and other bitter greens, this salad will last you through the weekend. Mix in extras, such as artichoke hearts, steamed asparagus, cubed jicama or avocado, pomegranate seeds, grated celery root, basil leaves, tomatoes, and/or raw garden peas, for each serving.
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Loaded with naturally detoxifying dandelion and other bitter greens, this salad will last you through the weekend. Mix in extras, such as artichoke hearts, steamed asparagus, cubed jicama or avocado, pomegranate seeds, grated celery root, basil leaves, tomatoes, and/or raw garden peas, for each serving.
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups dandelion greens, thick stems trimmed
- 2 cups chicory leaves, outer ribs discarded, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 1 medium Belgian endive, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rings (1 cup)
- 1 medium carrot, grated (1/2 cup)
- 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Tarragon-lemon vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
Preparation
To make Salad:
1. Combine dandelion greens, chicory, arugula, endive, carrot, fennel, celery, and parsley in large bowl.
To make Tarragon-Lemon Vinaigrette:
2. Shake together all ingredients in small jar with tight-fitting lid.
3. Toss 1 serving of greens with just enough dressing to lightly coat leaves. Top with optional additions, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 219
- Carbohydrate Content 21 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 15 g
- Fiber Content 8 g
- Protein Content 5 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 146 mg
- Sugar Content 5 g