Cucumber and Dandelion Salad

This is a refreshing salad for a hot summer day. The cucumber is
cooling and the dandelion gives body and depth to the dish.

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Pomegranate Dressing (recipe follows)
2 English cucumbers, cut in half and thinly sliced
2 cups dandelion greens
1/4 cup red onion, sliced
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
1 large carrot, shredded
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 dash nutmeg

Preparation:

In a large bowl toss all the ingredients together. Let mellow 20
minutes before serving.

Note: Young dandelion greens will be less bitter.

Pomegranate Dressing

Makes 12 servings

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup red wine
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup maple sugar, b or c grade
1 pinch salt and pepper
1/4 cup pomegranate juice

Preparation:

Mix it up. Yeah, it's that easy!


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