**Dandelion greens**, a widely available and nutritious weed, take center stage in this unique and flavorful dish. Perfectly paired with crispy bacon and hard-boiled eggs, the dandelion greens add a slightly bitter and peppery taste that balances the richness of the other ingredients. This recipe also features a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, which brings all the elements together. For those looking for vegetarian or vegan alternatives, there's a tofu bacon option and a flaxseed egg recipe included. Additionally, there's a delightful variation of the classic deviled egg recipe, where dandelion greens are mixed with the egg yolk filling, creating a vibrant green-speckled deviled egg.
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DANDELION SALAD WITH EGGS AND BACON
Dandelion Salad with Eggs and Bacon is our favorite spring salad! Made with foraged or store-bought dandelion greens, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, and potatoes.
Provided by Kristina Jug
Categories Salad
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Gather your dandelion greens and wash them thoroughly, then drain off excess water.
- Place your eggs in a pot with cold water and bring to a boil. Cook them for about 10 minutes, until hard-boiled. Drain and cool, then peel and slice.
- Cook potatoes with peel on in a pot of water. Once cooked through, drain them, peel and slice them.
- In a pan, fry bacon strips until crispy on both sides. Remove from pan and place on a paper towel to drain. Once cooled, crumble into smaller pieces.
- To the same pan, add the sliced potatoes and roast them on the bacon grease on both sides, until slightly crispy.
- Combine your salad: in a bowl, place your dandelion greens, add sliced hard-boiled eggs, fried bacon crumbles, and potatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and dress with vegetable oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Toss to combine and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 203 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 18 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 711 grams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams unsaturated fat
DANDELION SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING
Categories Salad Leafy Green Quick & Easy Bacon Summer Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut greens into 1 1/2-inch lengths and transfer to a large bowl.
- Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet until golden and crisp, then transfer to a cutting board, reserving fat in skillet. Finely chop bacon.
- Whisk together shallot, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then whisk in 3 tablespoons hot bacon fat. Toss greens with enough warm dressing to coat and sprinkle with bacon. Serve immediately.
EGG AND BACON SALAD
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Time 32m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the eggs into a saucepan of water, over medium heat. Bring to boil, and cook for 1 minute, then turn off the heat and let the eggs sit in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the eggs to a bowl of cold water and let cool. Peel the eggs once they feel cool to the touch.
- Cook's Note: I cook my eggs this way, as I love the yolks to be only just or rather almost hard-boiled, with the memory of oozy goldenness still evident at the centre; it also keeps the white amazingly silky. If, however you prefer a proper, good and bouncy reassuringly hard-boiled egg, cooked until the yolks are powdery and compact, keep the heat on under the pan for 10 minutes. The same applies, if you're making this for anyone with a compromised immune system, such as the old and frail, very young or pregnant women.
- Meanwhile, tear the salad leaves into bite-sized pieces and drop them into a serving bowl.
- Heat the garlic oil in a small frying pan, over medium heat and fry the lardons or bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes or so. Transfer the lardons or bacon with a slotted spatula to some paper towels to drain, while you make the dressing.
- Add the Dijon mustard to the bacon juices in the pan and whisk to combine, then add the vinegar and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Whisk again, then pour it over the salad leaves, tossing to mix.
- Add the lardons and toss again, then quarter the eggs and add them along with the chopped parsley. Gently mix to combine, trying not to break up the eggs.
- Make Ahead Note:
- The hard-boiled eggs can be made up 4 days ahead. Cool, leave the shells and store in an air tight container in the refrigerator. Remove the shells just before serving.
BACON AND EGG SALAD
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- To cook the bacon using the "Mauro Method," line a baking sheet with parchment, overlapping each side 1 to 2 inches. Put the bacon on the parchment and bake until crisp and brown, about 20 minutes. This way, the fat will fry the bacon to a perfect crisp but not come in contact with the metal pan, creating a mess. Drain the bacon on paper towels and let cool. (Once the fat is cooled, use or just toss it. No mess!)
- Crumble the bacon into a bowl. Gently mix in the eggs, mayonnaise, chives, mustard and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Eat alone, or build sandwiches with avocados and tomatoes on toasted croissants.
EGG SALAD WITH BACON
Traditional egg salad with an added twist of dill, lemon, and bacon.
Provided by MyPrecious
Categories Salad Egg Salad Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes.
- At the same time, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
- Mix bacon, mayonnaise, green onions, dill, lemon juice, Dijon, yellow mustard together in a medium bowl.
- Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel. Chop eggs into 1/4-inch cubes. Mix into mayonnaise mixture and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 289.5 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 333 mg, Sugar 1 g
BACON AND EGG SALAD SANDWICH
"My husband and I often enjoy these simple but special sandwiches for dinner," writes Esther Danielson from Lake Arrowhead, California. "Add a bowl of soup, side salad or carrot and celery sticks for a nourishing, full-size meal!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the bacon, mayonnaise, mustard and capers. Add eggs; stir gently to combine. Spread over two slices of bread; top with lettuce and remaining bread. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
DORA'S DANDELIONS
Dandelions are a healthy, wonderful way to ring in the spring. You can find dandelion greens in the store but fresh picked are the best. Make sure to get them early in the spring for the most tender greens! Yes, the little flower buds are edible.
Provided by KASIA2
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Greens
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, toss with butter, and season with salt and pepper.
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. Set aside the pan with the bacon grease.
- In a large bowl gently toss together the dandelion greens and onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, vinegar, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Stir the egg mixture into the skillet with the warm bacon grease. Mix in the diced bacon and flour, and whisk for about 1 minute, until thickened to the consistency of salad dressing. Pour at once over the dandelions and toss to coat. Serve the greens over the potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 381.9 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
EGG SALAD AND BACON SANDWICH
On days I don't have much time to cook, egg salad on croissants hits the spot. It's also nice made with toasted bread or English muffins. Our family loves egg dishes of any kind. Luckily, my mom owns 30 chickens and keeps me supplied with farm-fresh ingredients.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add eggs and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve on lettuce-lined croissants.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 32g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 327mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right dandelions: Use young, tender dandelion greens for the best flavor and texture. Avoid using older, more mature greens, as they can be bitter and tough.
- Wash the dandelions thoroughly: Dandelions can be covered in dirt and grit, so it's important to wash them thoroughly before using them. Rinse them well under cold water, and then pat them dry with a clean towel.
- Don't overcook the dandelions: Dandelions cook quickly, so it's important to not overcook them. Otherwise, they will become mushy and lose their flavor.
- Use a good quality bacon: The bacon is a key ingredient in this recipe, so it's important to use a good quality bacon that you enjoy the flavor of.
- Don't crowd the pan when cooking the bacon: When cooking the bacon, don't crowd the pan. Otherwise, the bacon will not cook evenly and will not be crispy.
- Use fresh eggs: Fresh eggs will give the egg salad the best flavor and texture. Avoid using old eggs, as they can have a off flavor.
- Season the egg salad to taste: Once you have combined all of the ingredients for the egg salad, season it to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
Conclusion:
Dandelion bacon and egg salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up any leftover dandelions that you may have. So next time you're looking for a new and unique recipe to try, give dandelion bacon and egg salad a try!
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