Dandelion And Bitter Greens With Spicey Lemon-basi... |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a delicious way to supplement your diet if you are de-toxing your body from sugar, coffee etc. Ingredients:
dandelion and bitter greens with spicy lemon-basil vinaigrette |
makes 4 to 6 servings |
1 pound dandelion greens, stems removed and discarded |
1 small head chicory, outer ribs discarded and remainder torn into 1-inch pieces |
1 small head radicchio, leaves torn into bite-sized pieces |
1 medium belgian endive, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick |
2 cups packed baby spinach |
1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped parsley |
2 medium carrots, grated |
2 medium stalks celery, thinly sliced on the diagonal |
dressing |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice |
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil leaves |
1 or 2 small garlic cloves, pressed |
dash cayenne pepper |
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, combine dandelion greens, chicory, radicchio, endive, spinach, parsley, carrots and celery. Toss to mix.
2. In a small jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine olive oil, lemon juice, basil, garlic and cayenne. Shake vigorously to blend well. Season with sea salt and white pepper.
3. Just before serving, toss greens with just enough dressing to lightly coat leaves. Serve immediately.
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