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 produce 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 color 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. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.
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 pharmacist for any health problem and before using any
supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
Information expires June 2009.
