Dora's Dandelions

Fresh dandelion greens and diced onion are tossed in a hot, vinegary, bacon dressing and served over boiled potatoes for a springtime vegetable dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 363 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 pound bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 5 pounds white potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 pound torn dandelion greens
• 0.5 cup white vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, toss with butter, and season with salt and pepper. Keep warm and set aside.

Step 2

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Set aside the skillet with bacon grease.

Step 3

Gently toss together dandelion greens and onion in a large bowl until combined.

Step 4

Whisk together vinegar, egg, and sugar in a small bowl until well combined; season with salt and pepper. Stir egg mixture into the skillet with warm bacon grease. Mix in bacon and flour; whisk until thickened to the consistency of salad dressing, about 1 minute. Pour at once over dandelion-onion mixture and toss to coat.

Step 5

Serve greens over warm potatoes.