Dandelion And Tomato Salad Appetizer Recipes

DANDELION, RED ONION, AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Drizzle onions with some oil; season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Place on one side of a baking sheet. Mash minced garlic clove and a pinch of salt with the side of a knife to form a paste.
• Toss walnuts with 1 tablespoon oil and garlic paste; season with salt to taste and spread on other side of sheet. Roast until nuts are toasted, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer nuts to a cutting board; let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, flip onions and continue roasting until just tender, 9 to 12 minutes more. Chop nuts and toss with zest of 1 lemon, 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
• Pile 4 cups packed dandelion greens on a platter; drizzle with 1 tablespoon each oil and lemon juice, and season with flaky salt. Top with onions, sprinkle with nut mixture, and serve.

DANDELION SALAD WITH BEETS, BACON AND GOAT CHEESE TOASTS

Steps:

• Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, ginger, lime juice, sherry vinegar and mustard. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk in olive oil. Taste and adjust seasoning. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut the beets into ¾-inch wedges. Put them in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Dress with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and toss to coat well. Set aside for at least 10 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
• Put a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lardons and let them begin to brown and sizzle, then reduce heat and cook gently, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or so, until lardons are barely crisp and lightly browned. Remove lardons from pan with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
• Paint baguette slices lightly on both sides with olive oil and top each with a slice of goat cheese. Bake for 10 minutes or so until bread is toasted and cheese has softened slightly. Put dandelion greens in a large shallow bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper and toss gently to coat. Add up to 3 tablespoons of vinaigrette and toss to coat leaves well. Divide dressed leaves among 6 plates.
• Garnish each plate with beets, bacon, hard-cooked eggs and goat cheese toast. Alternatively, serve family style with garnishes scattered over the top of the salad.

DANDELION SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk oil and lemon juice. In a large bowl, combine dandelion greens and onions. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat., Arrange eggs and grapefruit sections over greens. If desired, top with dandelion blossoms.

DANDELION SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss together dandelion greens, red onion, and tomatoes. Season with basil, salt, and pepper.

DANDELION, BACON AND EGG SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium skillet over low heat, cook bacon until brown and barely crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel, reserving fat.
• Combine the shallot, vinegar, and 3 tablespoons of fat in bowl. Mix well, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Return skillet to stove over low heat. Break eggs into skillet and fry sunny side up or over easy, until whites are set but yolks are still runny.
• Toss greens with dressing and arrange on four plates. Sprinkle bacon evenly over greens. Add one egg to each plate and, if desired, sprinkle with chives. Serve immediately.

TOMATO MOZZARELLA SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the balsamic dressing. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/dressing/balsamic-vinaigrette-very-versatile-dressing.html
• 2. With a serrated knife slice the tomato and mozzarella. Slice the mozzarella a bit thinner.
• 3. Place the tomato slice on the plate. Top with a tiny pinch salt and pepper. Place the basil leaf on top.
• 4. Then add the mozzarella; repeat.
• 5. I like to put the strips of prosciutto on the side of the plate.
• 6. Then top just the tomato mozzarella with the dressing.