grandmas dandelion salad ( lowenzahnsalat)

Name: Grandmas Dandelion Salad ( Lowenzahnsalat)
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) young dandelions; 4 slice(s) bacon (diced); 3 medium onions (finely chopped); 1 tablespoon(s) vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 tablespoon(s) sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) water; 2 teaspoon(s) finley chopped herbs (she don't say what but i used parsley and some garlic)

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Linda Smith

Oelwein, IA

Updated on Aug 3, 2015

One more from grandmas notes, we had this a lot in the summer months.

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prep time 20 Min

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method No-Cook or Other

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound young dandelions
4 slices bacon (diced)
3 medium onions (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons finley chopped herbs (she don't say what but i used parsley and some garlic)

How To Make grandmas dandelion salad ( lowenzahnsalat)

Step 1

Remove blossoms from dandelions (save) grandma used the tops to make wine.

Step 2

Cut stems and youngest leaves into small pieces and wash.
Step 3

Fry bacon and onions, place in salad bowl together with dandelion leaves. (I did not drain all the grease from the bacon and onions left about 1 Tablespoon but did cool it a little before adding it to the dandelion.)
Step 4

Combine vinegar, sugar,salt,water and herbs to make a salad dressing. Pour over salad and toss just before serving.
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