Dandelion salad


Dandelion salad
Dandelion salad, a great classic of local and spring recipes, is simply dandelions served with lardons, croutons and a good vinaigrette dressing.
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Last modified on: April 13th 2025
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 40 min.
Cooking: 15 min.
All in all: 55 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 10 min.
Dandelion salad : Stage 1
Prepare 700 g dandelions, then soak in cold water with a little vinegar.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 15 min.
Dandelion salad : Stage 2
After about 15 minutes, drain them and spin-dry.

Depending on their size and your taste, leave them whole or cut them into chiffonade.

Pour into a salad bowl.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 3 min.
Dandelion salad : Stage 3
Cut 100 g smoked pork belly (or thick cut streaky bacon) into small pieces and set aside.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 3 min.
Dandelion salad : Stage 4
Cut 100 g bread into small pieces and set aside.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 3 min.
Dandelion salad : Stage 5
In a small frying pan over medium heat, melt 30 g butter.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 1 min.
Dandelion salad : Stage 6
When frothy, add the bread pieces...

Stage 7 - ⌛ 5 min.
Dandelion salad : Stage 7
...and brown to taste, stirring regularly.

Set aside for later.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 1 min.
Dandelion salad : Stage 8
In the same pan, pour 1 tablespoon oil then add the smoked bacon...

Stage 9 - ⌛ 5 min.
Dandelion salad : Stage 9
...and brown to taste, stirring regularly.

Stage 10 - ⌛ 1 min.
Dandelion salad : Stage 10
Once golden, turn off the heat and pour 3 tablespoons vinegar back into the pan.

Stage 11 - ⌛ 1 min.
Dandelion salad : Stage 11
It's about to boil, so take the opportunity to deglaze the bottom of the pan.

Stage 12 - ⌛ 2 min.
Dandelion salad : Stage 12
Pour the entire contents of the pan over the dandelions, add the croutons and mix well.

Stage 13 - ⌛ 2 min.
Dandelion salad : Stage 13
Add the vinaigrette and toss again, and your dandelion salad is ready.
Remarks
To get into the "Lyonnais" spirit, you can add hard-boiled or poached eggs to your salad.
Keeping: To be enjoyed during the day.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe200 RDI=80 %1,170 RDI=110 %90 RDI=10 %1,210 RDI=60 %5,060 RDI: 60 %
Per 100 g20 RDI=8 %120 RDI=10 %9 RDI=1 %120 RDI=6 %510 RDI: 6 %
Per person50 RDI=20 %290 RDI=30 %20 RDI=4 %300 RDI=20 %1,260 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, milk, Sulfites, mustard
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 4.90 €
  • Per person : 1.25 €

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