WARM POTATO AND DANDELION GREEN SALAD

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This was my grandmother's recipe. It is simple and delicious. My mother remembers that every spring, she and her three sisters would be sent out to collect dandelion greens. When they came home with a big bunch, Grandma would make this dish for the family's supper. It was always looked forward to with great anticipation! When I...

Provided by cindy sandberg

Categories     Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 medium potatoes, scrubbed and cubed(peeled or unpeeled, your choice)
4 strips bacon
1 big bunch dandelion greens(about six cups, torn)-you could also use another green like chard or kale, or even leaf lettuce if you can't get dandelion greens
2 Tbsp vinegar
2 Tbsp water
2 tsp sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Boil potatoes in lightly salted water until just tender, 8-10 min. Drain and return to pan, cover and set aside.
  • 2. Fry bacon til crisp, drain on paper towells and crumble. Reserve 2T bacon grease in skillet.
  • 3. To reserved bacon grease add the vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper. Whisk and bring to a simmer.
  • 4. Pour the hot dressing over the torn greens in a bowl. Add the potatoes and bacon and lightly toss to coat.

LOLY NANO
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This salad is a great example of how simple ingredients can come together to create a delicious and satisfying dish.


RAHIMA Lima
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes and dandelion greens.


am it
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This is one of my favorite salads to make in the spring when dandelion greens are in season.


AVISHEK PLAYS
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it! Even my kids, who are picky eaters, ate it up.


eman rani
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of greens. It's also very filling and satisfying.


hrideyhasan shohag1997
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


MD SAYON
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This salad was okay, but I think I would have liked it better if the potatoes were roasted instead of boiled.


W H K Production
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I'm not sure I would make this salad again. The dandelion greens were a bit too bitter for my taste.


Debra Richardson
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I added some crumbled bacon to this salad and it was delicious! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor.


GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL SEC. SCHOOL
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. I always have a few extra potatoes lying around, so this is a perfect recipe for me.


Davidson Sandbergen
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I'm not a big fan of dandelion greens, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The greens were actually quite tasty in this salad.


Monir Hassan
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Asim Kasri
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus!


Adeel ali Korai
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I've never had dandelion greens before, but I really enjoyed them in this salad. They have a slightly bitter taste, but it's balanced out nicely by the sweetness of the potatoes and the dressing.


Mental Shine
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This salad was a delightful surprise! I love the combination of warm potatoes and bitter dandelion greens. The dressing was also very flavorful, with just the right amount of tang and sweetness.