Dandelion Greens

Dandelion Greens

The recipe I offer is an old recipe handed down through my husband's family. We both enjoy this dish which originally was prepared by my husband's grandmother. I used to dig the wild greens in the Spring until the green started to form buds. Once a bud appears, the greens become bitter and the season of wild greens is over!

Ingredients:

Fresh dandelion greens, washed and cleaned

Bacon, diced and fried crisp

Potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2" cubes and cooked.

Diced onion, sauteed

Eggs, hard boiled

Salt and Pepper

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Directions:

In a large bowl, add the greens which have been cleaned and chopped. Add the boiled cubed potatoes, diced hard boiled eggs and bacon. Toss with a dressing.

Dressing: In the skillet which you have cooked the bacon, drain the bacon grease and add cooking oil and vinegar. I would suggest a ration of 1/4 cup oil to 2 tablespoons vinegar. Stir in a beaten egg and a teaspoon sugar. Stir quickly until the dressing is thickened and the egg is cooked.

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No amounts have been given as this is one of the dishes you learn how to gauge by the number of persons you are serving and the usual amount they consume