Best Escarole Pear Parmesan And Basil Leaf Salad Recipes

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ESCAROLE SALAD



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large head escarole, washed and hand torn

Steps:

  • Whisk together the honey, whole grain mustard, lemon juice, and then stream in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss with the escarole.

ESCAROLE SALAD



Escarole Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Make lemon-basil oil:
  • Mix 1/3 cup olive oil, a strip of lemon zest, 8 torn basil leaves and a pinch of salt; infuse 2 hours. Soak 1/2 thinly sliced red onion in water for 10 minutes to mellow the bite. When ready to serve, toss 1 head chopped escarole, the onion slices, 2 sliced celery stalks, 3/4 cup chopped green olives and a few tablespoons olive juice, 2 segmented lemons and 1/4 cup each toasted pine nuts and golden raisins in a serving bowl. Discard the zest from the infused oil, drizzle over the salad and season with salt and pepper.

ESCAROLE-PEAR SALAD



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A homemade dressing and still only six ingredients? Believe it!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons raspberry jam
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups torn escarole or leaf lettuce
2 small pears, cored
1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts (filberts)

Steps:

  • In small jar with tight-fitting lid, shake dressing ingredients. Set aside.
  • Arrange escarole on 6 individual salad plates. Thinly slice pears; arrange slices over lettuce. Sprinkle hazelnuts over salads; drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 5 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

ESCAROLE SALAD WITH PEAR SLICES



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A member of the endive family, escarole has larger leaves and a milder flavor than curly or Belgian endive.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 slices peasant or sandwich bread, crusts removed
1 head escarole, stem end removed
1 ripe Bosc pear
3 stalks celery, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together mustard and red-wine vinegar. Slowly whisk in the olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Set vinaigrette aside.
  • Heat the broiler. Toast the bread slices until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set toast aside.
  • Separate the escarole leaves, and rinse well under cold running water; pat dry. Roughly chop leaves, and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Cut the pear in half lengthwise; using a melon baller, remove core, seeds, and stem. Thinly slice pear halves lengthwise; add to bowl.
  • Add celery pieces, and drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to combine. Divide among four salad plates; serve with toast.

ESCAROLE SALAD WITH PARMESAN DRESSING



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If the head of escarole is large, use half for the salad and store half in a resealable bag in the refrigerator for another recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 head escarole, tip and tail trimmed, sliced lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 head radicchio, thinly sliced
1/3 cup thinly sliced dates
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus several shavings
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the escarole and radicchio in a large salad bowl. Toss in the dates.
  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lemon juice, mustard, grated Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and black pepper. Shake well to combine. Pour over the salad and toss.
  • Grate more Parmesan on top and serve.

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