Red Dandelions
Red dandelions are part of the chicory family. Chicories are essential to any great salad! Some people think of chicories as weeds, but don’t be fooled, they’re packed with flavor and nutrients.
Red dandelions are the foliage from a red dandelion plant before the plant flowers. They have reddish stems and dark green jagged leaves.
Dandelions are extremely bitter and most often mixed into green smoothies, and used in juices to utilize their high nutrient content. They may also be added to salads, cooked in soups or paired with hard-boiled eggs. Leaves are highly perishable, use soon after purchasing.
Red dandelions is a good source:
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin K
- Iron
- Antioxidants
- Potassium
- Dietary Fiber
Available: Year-Round
Dandelion Recipes
Benefits of Dandelion