Enjoy the fresh flavor of dandelion greens with a delicious creamy dijon dressing.

Ingredients:

For the salad
– 1 medium rutabaga, peeled and cut into cubes
– 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
– Sea salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh thyme
– 1/2 medium red onion, sliced
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 1 bunch dandelion greens
– 1/4 cup Feta cheese, crumbled

For the dressing
– 1/2 cup low fat mayonnaise
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
– Sea salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss rutabaga in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sea salt, pepper, and thyme. Place on lined baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
3. Heat remaining oil in a large skillet on medium-low heat. Add onions and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes. Add dandelion greens and heat on low until greens wilt.
4. Prepare salad dressing by mixing all dressing ingredients
5. In a large bowl mix together rutabaga, wilted dandelion greens and feta. Drizzle with creamy Dijon dressing and serve.

Serving Size: 1 cup
Yield: 4 servings

Nutrition Information/Amount per serving:

Calories 259
Protein 4.6 g
Total fat 20 g
Total Carbohydrates 18.3 g
Saturated fat 3.8 g
Dietary Fiber 4.6 g
Cholesterol 17.5 mg
Sodium 152 mg

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