This is a recipe from my archives as I am currently traveling. Dandelion greens are now in season and are a delicious and affordable alternative for your salads. – Katerina
Dandelion greens are a leafy green perfect for a salad. Slightly more bitter than arugula, they are delicious when paired with something sweet like grilled pear. They are actually easy to harvest yourself and have a fabulous nutritional profile. If you do want to pick them yourself, just make sure to pick the ones that haven’t gone to flower yet or they will be too bitter to eat raw.
(serves 3-4)
2 medium ripe pears
1/2 lemon
freshly ground pepper
1/2 log goat cheese
1 bunch dandelion greens, washed and torn into bite sized pieces
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Cut pears into thick 1/2″ slices. Toss with a squeeze of lemon and some fresh pepper. Grill for a few minutes on each side, until nice char marks form and they start smelling like burnt marshmallows. Remove to a cutting board and allow to cool.
Slice pear and discard the core. Put greens and pears into a salad bowl. Crumble goat cheese on top with some more fresh pepper. When ready to serve finish the salad with the balsamic vinegar and remaining lemon juice.
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A favourite of mine is arugula with grilled pears, toasted walnuts and blue cheese. Yes, I noticed that dandelion greens are all the rage these days. I suppose I can stop killing them in my garden…
Well, if you use crazy weed killer, you may wanna wait a year before you eat them
I have some goat cheese in my fridge that I need to use! And I didn't like pears as a child, either, but love them now.
I like to put pansy flowers in my salads- it certainly adds a nice touch of color, and this salad sounds like a perfect match for them!
What a great salad!
I need to get my hands on some dandelion greens and I have yet to try them. I love fresh, yummy salads such as these and your photos are always lovely.
Deborah – yup! I knew I would get you with the goat cheese eventually.
Kat – that sounds so pretty, I have seen that at restaurants but I don’t have any.
Maria – Thanks!
Bridgett – They are worth it!
Pears work so well in salads, but like you I keep forgetting how good they are.
I’ve never had dandelion greens before but I would love to try them! You are so good at making well balanced and tasty salads…a little tart, a little sweet, and a little green!
Kat, love this salad. You have bitter greens, sweet pears and savory goat cheese. My mind is racing with ideas.
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