2CupsDandelion greenstough stems removed, about 1 bunch
2CupsSpinach
3/4CupGrape tomatoes
1/2Red onionfinely chopped
1/4CupPumpkin seedstoasted
To tasteFreshly ground pepper
2OuncesParmesan cheeseshaved
Instructions
Roasted Garlic Dressing
To Roast Garlic: Rub off the excess papery skin from 1 large bulb of garlic without separating the cloves. Slice the tip off the head, exposing the ends of the cloves. Place the garlic on a piece of foil, drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and wrap into a package. Bake at 400°F in a small baking dish until the garlic is very soft, 40 minutes to 1 hour. Unwrap and allow to cool slightly before using.
Gather your ingredients together.
Squeeze the roasted garlic and put the pulp into a blender.
Add oil, vinegar, tomato, lime juice, salt and pepper and blend or process until smooth.
Salad
Put the pumpkin seeds onto a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F.
Finely dice the red onion.
Put the spinach into a large salad bowl.
Add the chopped dandelions.
Add the red onion, tomatoes, pumpkin seeds and toss.