Dandelion Green Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Dandelion Green Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing recipe videos

Dandelion Green Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing is a rustic, savory salad featuring bitter dandelion greens tossed in a tangy, smoky dressing made from rendered bacon fat, vinegar, and often a touch of sugar or mustard. It is a classic dish in American Southern and European country cooking, particularly popular in Italy and parts of the United States, where it is often served as a side dish or a light meal.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is moderately high in fat due to the bacon dressing, but it is also a good source of protein and fiber, with a low carbohydrate content. It provides essential vitamins like A, C, and K, as well as minerals like iron and calcium, with a rough calorie range of 150-250 kcal per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	6 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	350 mg
Vitamin A	11000 IU
Vitamin C	20 mg
Vitamin K	250 mcg
Iron	1.8 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Folate	100 mcg

Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, dandelion greens have been foraged and used in traditional cuisine for centuries, symbolizing resilience and resourcefulness. Nutritionally, dandelion greens are a powerhouse of antioxidants and have been used in herbal medicine for their potential detoxifying and digestive benefits.