“Dandelion Green Salad with Pancetta and Pistachios”
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/4cupdiced pancetta or guancialeor bacon
4Tbsp.unsalted pistachios
2cupschopped dandelion greens
Daylily or dandelion flowers
1/4medium red onionvery thinly sliced or shaved
Juice of 1 lemonpreferably Meyer lemon
Instructions
In a medium saute pan, render the guanciale or pancetta over low heat until it becomes crispy, stirring regularly, about 10 minutes. Add the pistachios and stir for about two minutes more.
Add the dandelion greens, flowers and onions, and remove them from the heat.
Toss the contents of the pan in the pork fat until the greens and onions wilt slightly, then transfer to a large bowl or platter and serve warm. Balance with the juice of the lemon, to taste. Serves 4 as a side dish.