Detoxifying Dandelion and Bitter Greens Salad with Tarragon-Lemon Vinaigrette
Recipe from Vegetarian Times

Loaded with naturally detoxifying dandelion and other bitter greens, this salad will last you through the weekend. Mix in extras, such as artichoke hearts, steamed asparagus, cubed jicama or avocado, pomegranate seeds, grated celery root, basil leaves, tomatoes, and/or raw garden peas, for each serving.


Detoxifying Dandelion and Bitter Greens Salad with Tarragon-Lemon Vinaigrette


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Servings: Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients
 
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Salad
  • 2  cups  dandelion greens, thick stems trimmedOn Sale
  • 2  cups  chicory leaves, outer ribs discarded, leaves torn into 2-inch piecesOn Sale
  • 2  cups  baby arugulaOn Sale
  • 1    medium Belgian endive, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rings (1 cup)On Sale
  • 1    medium carrot, grated (1/2 cup)On Sale
  • 1  small  fennel bulb, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)On Sale
  • 1/4  cup  thinly sliced celeryOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  chopped parsleyOn Sale
Tarragon-Lemon Vinaigrette
  • 1/2  cup  olive oilOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh tarragonOn Sale
  • 2    cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons)On Sale
  •     Dash cayenne pepperOn Sale

Directions
1.
To make Salad: combine dandelion greens, chicory, arugula, endive, carrot, fennel, celery, and parsley in large bowl.
2.
To make Tarragon-Lemon Vinaigrette: shake together all ingredients in small jar with tight-fitting lid.
3.
Toss 1 serving of greens with just enough dressing to lightly coat leaves. Top with optional additions, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition information
Calories 219, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Sodium 146 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 5 g, Sugars 5 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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