lunch with dandelions . . . a dandelion salad

I had lunch with dandelions today.

Dandelion greens, that is.

Have you ever seen them in your market?

I've seen them at our Farmer's Market on several occasions, and think that their deep, rich green color, length, and unique shape are quite beautiful.

I even paused and thought to myself, "Aren't dandelions weeds?" 

But when they are long and graceful, as seen at the Farmer's Market, they can be so pretty that you forget that they are the weed that you curse in your garden.

At a reasonable 99 cents for a large bouquet, I thought I would buy one and bring it home.

I wasn't sure what I was going to do with them, but I felt inspired.

~ lunch with dandelions ~

I added them to one of my sunflower bouquets.

Displayed a small bunch in one of my favorite Anthropologie mugs.

And even made a simple, light and delicious dandelion salad.

a fresh Dandelion Salad

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bunch of dandelion leaves

bunch of romaine leaves

cherry heirloom tomatoes

shaved Parmesan

pinch of salt & pepper

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Toss with Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette 

Enjoy!

 Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette

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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

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Combine all ingredients in a small jar with a tight fitting lid. 

Shake vigorously for 30 seconds until emulsified.

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Dress your salad . . . and

Enjoy!

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gold nugget squash

I met gold nugget squash for the first time this Fall.

Their creamy orange hue drew me near at first . . . and then I fell for their small pumpkin squash shape. 

I found them at our Farmers' Market amidst other beautiful squash and gourds.

They're quite unique  . . . and very pretty.

I brought several home, and paired them them with my blue, multi-colored, Cinderella, and Fairy Tale pumpkins  . . . and they compliment them beautifully.  Perhaps its the gold nugget's creamy under-tone.

Whatever it is  . . . I can't seem to get enough of them.

They've easily found their way into all my Fall decor.

On top of petite pedestals,

on our mantle,

stacked in large white bowls,

on our dining table,

& nestled around blue pumpkins

 

  

 

So happy to have found such a beautiful treasure this Fall.

Have you found a new Fall treasure?

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