Dandelion Greens with Hot Olive-Oil Dressing

Dandelion Greens with Hot Olive-Oil Dressing
Dandelion Greens with Hot Olive-Oil Dressing
Instead of the usual approach of topping dandelion greens with hot bacon dressing, here we tame the greens' bitter bite with a Spanish-inspired dressing flavored with almonds, raisins, and Sherry.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 to 6 (side dish) servings
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  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • Carbohydrate 19 g(6%)
  • Fat 12 g(18%)
  • Fiber 4 g(15%)
  • Protein 4 g(7%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(8%)
  • Sodium 156 mg(7%)
  • Calories 182

Preparation Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook garlic and almonds, stirring frequently, until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Add raisins and cook, stirring, until garlic is golden and raisins are plumped, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and add vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper, stirring until combined. Pour hot dressing over dandelion greens in a bowl, tossing with tongs to coat.

Preparation Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook garlic and almonds, stirring frequently, until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Add raisins and cook, stirring, until garlic is golden and raisins are plumped, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and add vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper, stirring until combined. Pour hot dressing over dandelion greens in a bowl, tossing with tongs to coat.