How to Rid Your Yard of Dandelions

Salade Lyonnaise and other Tasty Ways to Use Dandelions

What is the best strategy to eliminate those pesky dandelions from your lawn? Eat Them — That’s right. Make a classic Salade Lyonnaise (Salade Lyonnaise is a classic bistro salad where either frisee (curly endive) or dandelion greens are tossed in a hot bacon dressing and topped with poached eggs). In the old days, people actually planted dandelions in their yards to eat them. Dandelion greens are highly nutritious and an excellent source of vitamin A, C, and K. Loaded with minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Dandelions are filled with anti-oxidants and reported to fight inflammation, reduce cholesterol, lower blood sugar, and help you lose weight. So instead of spraying chemicals — eat them.

What is your favorite way to deal with dandelions?

Salade Lyonnaise by Francois de Melogue

Note: Read the Full Recipe to Decide How You Cook Your Eggs BEFORE making the recipe.

Salade Lyonnaise

PREP: 5 minutes | COOK: 11 minutes | 4 servings

• 4 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/4 inch thick strips (lardons)
• 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, divided
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (Fallot is the absolute best)