Salad

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In Italy, salad is served last. In America, it’s first. No matter the order in which it’s served, fresh greens with a simple oil and vinegar dressing are unforgettable. Dandelion greens are a family favorite. Grandpa plucked fresh young tame dandelion shoots along nearby railroad tracks.

Ingredients

SALAD GREENS, INCLUDING

Tame dandelion greens

Leaf lettuce

Romaine lettuvce

Escarole or endive

OR COOKED VEGATABLES SUCH AS:

Green beans, beets, cauliflower, potatoes

OPTIONAL ADD INS:

2-3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

4-6 green onions or 1/2 onion, chopped

2 ounce can anchovies

Salt and pepper

DRESSING

Olive or other vegetable oil
Cider vinegar
Pinch of sugar (optional)

Story

“Grandpa Magelli told us greens were good for us because they ‘cleaned out our blood after a long winter.”
– Diane Hoemeke

DIRECTIONS

Place washed, torn greens in large bowl.
In separate small bowl, mix oil and vinegar to taste.
Salt and pepper.
Toss and serve.


OPTIONAL ADD INS

Sliced hard-boiled eggs and onions
For anchovies, drain oil from can onto the greens. Then chop the anchovies, add to greens and toss.
For potato salad,include chopped onions, chopped anchovies.

HOW TO HARVEST DANDELION GREENS

Using a narrow sharp blade, dig the plant up being sure to include as much of its root as possible. Then trim the root to a sharp point. Rinse well.

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