Escarole Salad That Your Taste Buds Will Love

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3
Escarole Salad That Your Taste Buds Will Love
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Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 head escarole , leaves separated and washed and spun dry
1 small head butter lettuce , leaves separated and washed and spun dry
1 small onion , peeled and slice thin
12 ounces marinated artichokes
1/2 firm pear , washed and sliced with a vegetable peeler super thin
1/4 cup dried cherries , rough chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
4 ounces goat cheese , sliced I used Blueberry coated cheese use what you favor
2 ounces goat cheese
1 -3 garlic clove , roasted if you have
2 teaspoons prepared stone ground mustard
2 anchovies ( optional )
salt
black pepper
2 -4 drops hot sauce
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 -4 basil , leaves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
430
Sugar
12g
Fat
38g
This Escarole Salad is a delicious and healthy option for lunch or dinner. The combination of escarole and butter lettuce creates a unique mix of flavors and textures, while the addition of marinated artichokes, dried cherries, and pine nuts adds a sweet and nutty crunch to the salad. Topped with slices of goat cheese and fresh basil leaves, this salad is both nutritious and delicious.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, combine the escarole and butter lettuce leaves.
2.Add the thinly sliced onions, marinated artichokes, and sliced pear to the bowl.
3.Toss in the chopped dried cherries and pine nuts.
4.In a separate small mixing bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, white balsamic vinegar, stone ground mustard, garlic clove, anchovies (optional), salt, black pepper, and hot sauce.
5.Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
6.Serve topped with slices of goat cheese and fresh basil leaves.

PROS

This salad is flavorful and packed with delicious ingredients.

The combination of escarole, butter lettuce, and marinated artichokes creates a unique and delicious mix of textures and flavors.

The addition of fresh pear, dried cherries, and pine nuts adds a sweet and nutty crunch to the salad.

CONS

This salad does not keep well and is best served immediately after preparation.

Some people may not enjoy the taste of escarole, as it can have a slightly bitter flavor.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Escarole is a great source of vitamins A and K, as well as fiber and potassium.
The artichokes in this salad are also a good source of potassium, as well as vitamin C and antioxidants.
The addition of fresh pear provides additional fiber and vitamins, while the pine nuts add healthy fats and protein.

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