Recipe
Spring salad with dandelion leaves
- Herb:
- Dandelion Taraxacum officinale
- Method:
- Fresh (raw) preparation
- Plant part:
- Leaf
About 15 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Pick young leaves from unsprayed meadows without contamination, wash thoroughly.
- Chop finely and mix with milder salad leaves — dandelion can be quite bitter.
- Dress with oil and vinegar or lemon; balance bitterness with a sweeter dressing or a smaller share of dandelion.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Notes
First taste in a small amount; be cautious if you react to latex in the milky sap.
Why it works
Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.
Related
Dandelion — Herb card
Fresh (raw) preparation — Processing method detail