Prep Time
15 min
Yields
4 servings
Fresh red currants add a punch to this simple yet delicious salad. Make sure to soak the dandelion greens well in a large bowl of cold water and then lift them out to remove the grit. Dandelion greens are available at most supermarkets from early spring until winter. If you can’t find them, substitute a mixture of greens including watercress, arugula, and frisée.
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ingredients
1
small garlic clove, minced
1 ½
Tbsp balsamic vinegar
3
Tbsp olive oil
¼
cup fresh red currants
coarse salt
freshly cracked black pepper
large bunch young dandelion, greens trimmed and washed
snipped chives
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directions
Step 1
In a small non-reactive bowl, whisk together the garlic and vinegar and slowly add the oil until emulsified.
Step 2
Whisk in half the red currants and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Toss the dandelion greens with some coarse salt and pepper and then toss it with the vinaigrette.
Step 4
Pile the greens onto plates and sprinkle with snipped chives and remaining currants.