Dandelion Greens

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 fruits and vegetables 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 colour 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, based upon United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the USDA Recommended Daily Value. Nutritional information and daily nutritional guidelines may vary in different countries. Please consult the appropriate organization in your country for specific nutritional values and the recommended daily guidelines.

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The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or chemist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires August 2007.