This Dandelion Green Juice recipe is a nutrient-packed beverage that combines the benefits of fresh greens, fruits, and spices to create a delicious and health-boosting drink. Whether using a juicer or a blender, it’s quick and easy to make. Support your body’s natural detox system with this green juice.

a glass of dandelion green juice with a straw.

Juicing dandelion greens can be a bit of an acquired taste, as they tend to have a naturally bitter flavor.

Despite the strong taste, dandelion greens are incredibly healthy, offering numerous benefits such as supporting liver function, aiding digestion, and providing a rich source of antioxidants to fight free radicals. See my related list of the best green vegetables.

Pairing them with sweeter and milder ingredients like green apples and cucumber for a cold-pressed juice can help balance the flavor while still delivering all the health benefits.

See my related articles with the best herbs for juicing and the best vegetables to juice.

Recipe Benefits

  • With cucumber and lime, this dandelion detox juice is hydrating and refreshing, making it an excellent choice for a healthy, revitalizing drink any time of the day.
  • The combination of dandelion leaves and ginger supports your body’s natural detoxification system and supports liver health.
  • Dandelion greens are packed with vitamins and minerals like calcium, iron, and potassium.

Key Ingredients

a bowl of dandelion greens.
  • Dandelion Greens: Rich in vitamins and minerals, dandelion greens provide a nutrient-dense base that supports detoxification and liver health.
  • Green Apple: Adds a touch of natural sweetness and a refreshing flavor to help balance any bitter taste from the dandelion root.
  • Cucumber: Provides a hydrating and cooling element to the juice, enhancing its refreshing qualities and adding a dose of vitamins and minerals.
  • Ginger: Offers a spicy kick and is known for its anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits, making the juice more soothing and beneficial for gut health.
  • Lime: Adds a zesty tanginess that balances the flavors, while also supplying vitamin C and aiding in digestion and detoxification.

Please see the full recipe card at the end of this post for the recommended measurements.

Recipe Steps

Step One

Wash and chop your veggies so they fit in the blender or juicer.

Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.

Step Two

Add all ingredients to your chosen machine, adding water if using a blender.

Step Three

Blend until smooth or run through the juicer per directions.

Step Four

Strain through a nut milk bag, chill, and serve!

I hope you agree that this green juice is pleasant to drink, plus sis a great way to get the natural diuretic effects of dandelion greens.

Recipe Tips

  • Don’t use wild foraged dandelion greens unless you know for certain they haven’t been sprayed with pesticides. It’s best to grow your own or purchase them from the farmers’ market or your local grocery store to ensure you get quality produce.
  • You can easily double or triple this recipe for more servings.
  • Fresh juice is best served right after it’s made. But, it can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • You can peel the cucumber if you want to, but you don’t have to. You can also use two Persian cucumbers instead of an English cucumber if you wish.

Recipe FAQs

How can I reduce the bitterness of dandelion greens?

To reduce bitterness, you can pair dandelion greens with sweeter fruits like apples, pears, or pineapple. 

Is dandelion juice safe to drink every day?

It’s best to rotate your greens and green juices and not drink the same green juice daily. This helps reduce any allergic reactions. Be sure to ask your healthcare provider if this juice is okay for you as some foods can interact with prescription medication.

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Dandelion Green Juice (Juicer or Blender)

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This Dandelion Green Juice recipe is a nutrient-packed beverage that combines the benefits of fresh greens, fruits, and spices to create a delicious and health-boosting drink. Whether using a juicer or a blender, it’s quick and easy to make. Support your body’s natural detox system with this green juice.

  • Total Time: 15 Minutes
  • Yield: 2 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dandelion greens, washed and chopped (from about 10 dandelion leaves)
  • 1 large English cucumber, chopped
  • 2 green apples, cored and chopped
  • 1 lime, peeled
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1 cup water (if using a blender)

Instructions

  1. Cut the cucumber and apples into large pieces that will fit through the feeding tube of a juicer. If you will be using a blender to make your juice, then cut your produce into smaller pieces than if you are using a juicer.
  2. If you are using a juicer, then run the vegetable and fruit pieces through the juicer. Collect the juice in a pitcher and chill or serve immediately.
  3. If you are using a food processor or blender, add the cucumber, apple, lemon, ginger, and water to the base. Blend or process on high for 20-30 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Then, pour the blended juice through a nut milk bag, squeezing it from the top down to drain the juice into a pitcher. Discard the collected pulp, or save it and use it for another purpose.
  5. Serve the juice immediately.

Notes

  1. Don’t use wild foraged dandelion greens unless you know for certain they haven’t been sprayed with pesticides. It’s best to grow your own or purchase them from the farmers’ market or your local grocery store to ensure you get quality produce.
  2. You can easily double or triple this recipe for more servings.
  3. Fresh juice is best served right after it’s made. But, it can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  4. You can peel the cucumber if you want to, but you don’t have to. You can also use two Persian cucumbers instead of an English cucumber if you wish.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
  • Calories: 35
  • Sugar: 6.1 g
  • Sodium: 17 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9.2 g
  • Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Protein: 0.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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