What the hell are you doing eating a weed? Many people laugh at us Italians when we say were having dandelion salad with dinner. Most of the civilized world spend a fortune on Scotts weed killer and pull these pesky weeds but us here in Vineland NJ tend to hold our scourge as a sacred food. We not only eat the leaves but we make wine out the flowers and sausage out of the leaves.
My good friend Tina reminded me at WaWa today that I did not include my Dandelion salad in my blog so this is for you my friend.
Now that we got that out of the way the dandelion season is short so watch your local farmers for the beginning of the season.
Begin with a boat load of fresh picked dandelion, make sure to rinse well or you will be chewing on sand my friends.
Cut off the roots and begin adding the following items to your salad.
Mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, hard boiled egg slices, bacon, and onion.
I like to use Red Wine Vinegar and olive oil as my dressing but you can also use Balsamic Vinegar, or any dressing you wish.
Live Well,
Dr. John
My good friend Tina reminded me at WaWa today that I did not include my Dandelion salad in my blog so this is for you my friend.
Now that we got that out of the way the dandelion season is short so watch your local farmers for the beginning of the season.
Begin with a boat load of fresh picked dandelion, make sure to rinse well or you will be chewing on sand my friends.
Cut off the roots and begin adding the following items to your salad.
Mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, hard boiled egg slices, bacon, and onion.
I like to use Red Wine Vinegar and olive oil as my dressing but you can also use Balsamic Vinegar, or any dressing you wish.
Live Well,
Dr. John
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