Dandelion Apple Pecan Salad with Dandelion Vinaigrette
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Dandelion Apple Pecan Salad with Dandelion Vinaigrette
Course: Wild Recipes4
servings30
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Ingredients
- Dandelion Vinegar
Pint -sized Mason jar (or any jar with a lid)
1 cup 1 dandelion flowers
2 cups 2 apple cider vinegar
- For Dandelion Vinaigrette
1/3 cup 1/3 Dandelion Vinegar
1 Tbs. 1 Dijon mustard
1 Tbs. 1 honey
1/3 cup 1/3 olive oil
Salt and pepper
- For Dandelion Salad
5 ounces 5 spring mix lettuce
Freshly picked dandelion leaves
1 1 honey crisp apple, thinly sliced
1/3 cup 1/3 pecans
1/3 cup 1/3 dried cranberries
1/3 cup 1/3 blue cheese crumbles
1/4 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Preparation
- For the Dandelion Vinegar
- Place dandelions in pint-sized small mason jar. Cover with apple cider vinegar. Cover with lid and shake.
- Store in the pantry for at least one week before use.
- Strain out dandelions and enjoy as you would your favorite vinegar.
- For Dandelion Vinaigrette
- Whisk together the mustard, dandelion vinegar, honey and olive oil until thoroughly combined. The mixture will start to thicken and appear creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- For Dandelion Salad
- Toss ingredients together in bowl with vinaigrette.
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