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What Are Dandelion leaves and How Can I Use Them?

Wondering what to do with dandelion leaves? This guide covers how to pick them, cook them, store them, and swap them — with 6 recipes to put them to work.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup, chopped (55g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 24Calories from Fat 3
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 41mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 5.1g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 2.1
Protein 1.5g
Vitamin A 54% Vitamin C 32%
Calcium 10% Iron 9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Food group

Dandelion leaves are a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much do dandelion leaves weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup, chopped 55 grams

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

In Chinese:蒲公英叶子
British (UK) term: Dandelion leaves
en français:feuilles de pissenlit
en español:hojas de diente de león

Recipes using dandelion leaves

There are 6 recipes that contain this ingredient.

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Dandelion Salad

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Pennsylvania Dutch dandelion salad with a warm bacon and cream dressing made from eggs, vinegar, butter, and sugar. A classic spring foraging recipe.

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Dandelion Green Fettuccini

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Homemade dandelion green fettuccini made by blending fresh dandelion leaves into the egg pasta dough. A forager-friendly green pasta with just 4 ingredients.

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Insalata Verde E Rossa (Red & Green Salad)

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Insalata verde e rossa, an Italian red and green salad with dandelion leaves, watercress, and radishes in olive oil and red wine vinegar. A bitter greens salad with peppery bite.

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Vegetables Stock

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Vegetable stock simmers carrot, celery, turnip, asparagus, potato, parsley, and dandelion greens or kitchen scraps in water for hours until concentrated. A zero-waste freezer staple for soups, risottos, and braises.

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Dandelion Salad with Mustard Greens Vinaigrette

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Dandelion Salad with Mustard Greens Vinaigrette recipe

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Mediterranean Lentil Salad

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Mediterranean lentil salad tosses green lentils with roasted red peppers, fresh basil, toasted walnuts, and balsamic, served over dandelion greens dressed with lemon.

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