Bittersweet Salad with Apples and Dandelion Greens

By vdub

The salad marries a subtle, slightly sweet and creamy dressing with the bitter gusto of the dandelion. Being high in calcium and other minerals, dandelions are a natural health food. They’re also a great liver tonic, stimulating that all-important organ to filter the “bad” cholesterol out of the body.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup tahini (may be raw)
• 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tablespoon dulce (or other dried seaweed) flakes
• 1 tablespoons ginger root, freshly grated
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• Pinch salt
• 1 large bunch dandelion greens, large stems removed, chopped
• 2 pears or apples (I used fuji), cored and thinly sliced
• 1/4-1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1

In a blender or in a bowl and using an immersion blender, mix all ingredients thoroughly (until the seaweed is well pulverized).

In a large salad bowl, combine the dandelion, pear, and onion. Pour the dressing over all and toss gently.

Allow to sit for at least 10 minutes (up to 2 hours), to marinate.