Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 8

　　

For the stars

4 slices of homemade-style white bread

　　2 tablespoons olive oil

　　1/8 teaspoon paprika

　　

For the dressing

1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar

　　2 teaspoons water

　　1/4 teaspoon sugar

　　3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　5 cups lightly packed small tender dandelion greens, rinsed and  spun dry

　　3 cups lightly packed sorrel leaves, rinsed and spun dry

　　

Make the stars:

Step 1

Cut out as many stars as possible from the bread with a small star-shaped cutter, in a skillet cook them in the oil over moderately low heat, turning them, until they are golden, and in a small bowl toss them with paprika and salt and pepper to taste.

　　

Make the dressing:

Step 2

In a large bowl whisk together the vinegar, the water, the sugar, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified.

　　

Step 3

Add the dandelion greens, the sorrel leaves, and the stars to the bowl and toss the salad well.