Preparation, uses, and tips
Wash leaves just before using, and remove the ends. Add raw dandelion greens to salads, or
cook them like spinach.
Buying and storing tips
Dandelion greens can be found in the produce section of most health food stores, specialty
markets, and some supermarkets. Look for crisp, bright leaves, avoiding those with yellowing,
browning or wilted tips. Store them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to three days.
If picked in the wild, look for tender, early-season leaves.
Varieties
Dandelion greens vary somewhat in color and size.
Nutrition Highlights
Dandelion greens, 1 cup (raw)
Calories: 25
Protein: 1.5g
Carbohydrate: 5.0g
Total Fat: 0.38g
Fiber: 1.9g
*Excellent source of: Vitamin C (19mg), and Vitamin A (7,700 IU)
*Good source of: Calcium (103mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.