What's The Deal With Dandelion Greens?

Apartment Therapy The Kitchn | Produce Box Report: Dandelion Greens:


"Dandelions, seen as a noxious weed by some and a source of outdoor entertainment by others (who hasn't made a wish and blown on a puff of dandelion seeds?) are a tasty and healthful salad green packed with vitamins A &C, iron, and more calcium than spinach. They are commonly used as a salad green, but can also be braised, stewed, and sauteed.

When shopping for greens, look for firm, fresh green leaves. Prepare and wash them as you would any salad green - trim the ends off the stems, and rip them up in bite-sized pieces. Dandelion greens will keep for a few days in a crisper drawer. They have a slightly bitter taste that is quite pleasant."

I actually prefer to grow my own since I like using the leaves when they are young and tender, those you find in the grocery store (at least in my experience) tend to be old, tough, and bitter.

Johnny's Seed - Dandelion