When should you pick dandelions for salad?

You should pick dandelions for salad when they are young and tender. Here's what to look for:

* Leaf size: The leaves should be small and delicate, not large and tough.

* Color: The leaves should be a bright green, not pale or yellowish.

* Flowers: Avoid picking dandelions that have already flowered, as the leaves will be bitter.

Ideally, you should pick dandelions for salad before they have formed flower buds.

Here are some additional tips:

* Pick dandelions from areas that have not been treated with herbicides or pesticides.

* Wash the dandelions thoroughly before using them in a salad.

* If you find that the dandelion leaves are too bitter, you can blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes before using them.

Enjoy your dandelion salad!