Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4
Fresh, peppery, and packed with nutrients, Dandelion Greens & Walnut Salad is a vibrant mix of bold flavors and crunchy textures! 🌿✨ The slightly bitter dandelion greens pair perfectly with toasted walnuts, creamy cheese, and a tangy citrus dressing—making this a refreshing, detoxifying, and sustainable dish.
Ingredients
🔥For the Salad:
☑ 4 cups fresh dandelion greens, washed & chopped 🌿
☑ ½ cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped 🌰
☑ ½ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (or vegan alternative) 🧀
☑ ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion 🧅
☑ ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
☑ ¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins 🍇
🔥For the Dressing:
☑ 3 tablespoons🥄 olive oil 🫒
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 lemon juice 🍋
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 apple cider vinegar 🍏
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 Dijon mustard 🌿
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 maple syrup 🍯
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 sea salt 🧂
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 black pepper ✨
👩🍳 Cooking Steps
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Dressing
1️⃣ In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.
2️⃣ Set aside to let the flavors meld.
🔥 Step 2: Assemble the Salad
1️⃣ In a large bowl, combine dandelion greens, toasted walnuts, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and dried cranberries.
2️⃣ Drizzle with the prepared dressing and toss gently.
3️⃣ Sprinkle with crumbled feta or goat cheese for extra creaminess.
🔥 Step 3: Serve & Enjoy!
1️⃣ Plate the salad and garnish with extra walnuts and a pinch of black pepper.
2️⃣ Serve immediately and enjoy this bright, bold, and nourishing dish!
Fresh, earthy, and loaded with nutrients—Dandelion Greens & Walnut Salad is a simple, detoxifying way to enjoy foraged greens! 🥗✨ Try this delicious and sustainable salad today! 🚀🔥
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