Dandelion Salad with Smoked Ham, Roast Squash & Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Dandelions or pissenlits are one of the easiest things to forage for along the sides of country roads, as long as you are sure your chosen patch has not been visited by dogs or treated with chemicals. Choose the leaves young and tender and use the flower petals for a decorative touch. In France pissenlit (named for its diuretic qualities) is so readily available in markets that few people would bother picking their own. This salad combines its slightly bitter taste with sweet