Dandelion and Sorrel Salad with Paprika Stars

ingredients

• the stars
• 4 slices of homemade-style white bread
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 dash paprika
• the dressing
• 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
• 2 teaspoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/4 quarts lightly packed small tender dandelion greens, rinsed and
•  ,spun dry
• 3 cups lightly packed sorrel leaves, rinsed and spun dry

directions

Make the stars:

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:

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.

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