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.

Saima Ali
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover potatoes.


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


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


Rai Khan
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I've never had dandelion greens before, but I was pleasantly surprised by this salad. The potatoes and dressing really helped to balance out the bitterness of the greens.


Nikhil Thapa
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. It's also a very affordable dish to make.


Cobra Cai
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I'm not a huge fan of dandelion greens, but I loved this salad! The potatoes and dressing really helped to balance out the bitterness of the greens.


Asif ali Asif ali
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their greens. The potatoes and dressing make it more palatable for them.


Ruvimbo Motsi
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I'm a big fan of warm salads and this one is no exception. The potatoes and greens are cooked perfectly and the dressing is very flavorful.


Adnan Nanji
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. It's also a very affordable dish to make.


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


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


Adeel Randhawa
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I'm not a big fan of dandelion greens, but I was pleasantly surprised by this salad. The potatoes and dressing really helped to balance out the bitterness of the greens.


Faisal Fayyaz
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This salad is a great way to use up dandelion greens from your garden. It's simple to make and very tasty.


Raheem shah
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I love dandelion greens and I was excited to try this salad. It was delicious! The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the dressing was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Mani Rell
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This salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of warm potatoes, dandelion greens, and tangy dressing was simply superb. The bitterness of the greens was perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the potatoes and the acidity of the dressing. I wi