Aegean Style Dandelion Salad

Ingredients

• 500g fresh dandelion greens
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp sea salt
• Optional 5-6 black olives

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Wash the dandelion greens thoroughly in plenty of water to remove soil.

2. 2

   Boil in salted water for about 5-7 minutes until tender.

3. 3

   Immediately transfer the boiled greens to ice-cold water to shock, then drain.

4. 4

   Crush the garlic and mix with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt to prepare the dressing.

5. 5

   Place the drained dandelions on a serving plate and drizzle with the prepared dressing.

Note. You can add a splash of vinegar to the boiling water to reduce the bitterness of the greens.