dandelion greens substitutes

3 substitutes · avg score 9.2 · Jagged, bitter, dark green leaves of the dandelion plant with a sharp, peppery, endive-like flavor. Young leaves are eaten raw in salads, while mature leaves are typically sauteed with garlic and olive oil, wilted, or braised with smoked meats.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Arugula

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Peppery and slightly bitter; young leaves work raw in salads, mature leaves need sauteing with oil

02

Mustard Greens

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Spicy and assertive; cook with garlic and vinegar to tame bitterness, younger leaves are milder

03

Spinach

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Much milder than dandelion greens; saute with garlic and lemon, lacks the bitter edge

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