Best 8 Escarole And Seared Radicchio Salad With Pecan Vinaigrette Recipes

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Escarole and seared radicchio salad with pecan vinaigrette is a delightful and visually appealing dish that combines the slightly bitter flavors of escarole and radicchio with the sweet and nutty notes of pecans and a tangy vinaigrette dressing. This salad is not only delicious but also packed with essential vitamins and nutrients, making it a healthy and satisfying meal option. The combination of textures and flavors in this salad creates a truly unique and unforgettable culinary experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHICORY SALAD WITH HONEY-MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



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This sweet-sharp vinaigrette pairs well with the bitter chicories, but feel free to use another sturdy green if you like.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Thanksgiving     Pecan     Fall     Mustard     Escarole     Radicchio     Quick & Easy     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup pecans
1/4 cup sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1/4 cup whole grain mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 head of escarole, leaves separated and torn
1 head of radicchio, leaves separated and torn
1/4 cup thinly sliced chives
Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until slightly darkened and fragrant, 6-8 minutes. Let cool; crush or coarsely chop.
  • Whisk vinegar, mustard, and honey in a large bowl to combine. Add escarole, radicchio, chives, and half of the pecans. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and lots of pepper, and toss to coat. Top salad with remaining pecans.
  • Do Ahead
  • Pecans can be toasted 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

ESCAROLE SALAD WITH ANCHOVY VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Marc Murphy

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cubed country bread (about 1-inch dice)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large or 2 small heads escarole
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 olive oil-packed anchovy fillets, chopped
Pinch red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the croutons: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F; position an oven rack in the middle of the oven.
  • In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread the bread cubes on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool. (The croutons will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.)
  • For the escarole: Preheat a grill on medium heat.
  • Cut the escarole head in half, then wash and dry. Grill the escarole cut-side down to give it a little char, about 3 minutes. (Do not flip and cook the other side. We are looking for just some of the escarole to be charred.) Set aside and let cool.
  • For the warm anchovy vinaigrette: In a small saucepot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over low heat until shimmering. Add the shallots and anchovies and cook, stirring, until the shallots have softened and the anchovies fall apart and dissolve in the oil, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes. Add the vinegar and cook, stirring, until it has reduced slightly, about 1 minute. Whisk in the remaining 4 tablespoons oil.
  • Cut the escarole into 1-inch pieces and put in a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette and croutons and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

ESCAROLE SALAD WITH ROASTED MEYER LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey
2 Meyer lemons, halved crosswise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces cherry tomatoes
1 head escarole, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 head Treviso radicchio, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1/2 cup roughly chopped Marcona almonds
1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Parmesan, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons of the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the honey. When the honey has melted, stir it together with the oil. Place the lemons, cut-side down, into the honey mixture; cook until the lemons look charred and the honey has caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the lemons to a baking sheet and let cool. Set the skillet aside.
  • Juice the roasted lemons and add 1/4 cup of the juice to a bowl; whisk in the remaining 1 teaspoon honey and the mustard. Once combined, whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil until the dressing becomes emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • For the salad: Return the skillet to high heat. When hot, add the cherry tomatoes and season with salt. Cook until the caramelized honey coats the tomatoes and the tomatoes just begin to char, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Combine the escarole, Treviso, almonds, basil and mint in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Toss the salad with the dressing, and then gently fold in the charred tomatoes. Transfer the salad to the serving platter and, using a peeler, shave Parmesan over the top.

ESCAROLE AND SEARED RADICCHIO SALAD WITH PECAN VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup pecans
1/2 cup Citrus Vinaigrette
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 heads Treviso or other radicchio, each cut into 8 wedges with some core attached
1 head escarole, torn into large pieces (about 10 cups)
2 ounces ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta) or feta, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread out pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and toast, tossing once, until fragrant, 8-10 minutes; let cool. Pulse 1/2 cup pecans in a food processor until coarsely ground; whisk with Citrus Vinaigrette in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat until it begins to shimmer. Season radicchio with salt and pepper. Add radicchio to skillet. Cook, turning until both cut sides are golden brown and wilted, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
  • Place escarole in a large bowl; drizzle with some of the dressing and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving platter and tuck radicchio wedges into salad. Spoon remaining dressing over. Top salad with cheese and remaining 1/4 cup pecans.

QUICK ESCAROLE SALAD WITH APPLES AND PECANS



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Escarole has a slight, pleasant bitterness balanced by a sweetness. Use it in place of spinach, like in this salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 head escarole (1 pound), cored, trimmed, and torn into bite-size pieces
1 apple, halved, cored, and thinly sliced
1/2 cup pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, Dijon, and 1 tablespoon water; season with salt and pepper. Add escarole, apple, and pecans. Toss, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

PECAN VINAIGRETTE



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Its slight nutty flavor and lip-puckering tartness make this my go-to dressing for salads and steamed vegetables. And if you run out, whisk together another batch in mere minutes! -Kathleen Specht, Clinton, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, stir in pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 18g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

RANCH HOUSE SALAD WITH PECAN VINAIGRETTE



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This comes from Southern Living. Served at Bald Eagle Ranch in Bandera, Texas. I am still cleaning out my stash and wanted to save. It sounds wonderful.

Provided by TXOLDHAM

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (8 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 avocado, sliced
2 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
vegetable oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

Steps:

  • Divide greens evenly onto 4 salad plates; top with cabbage and cheese. Arrange tomato wedges and avocado over greens.
  • Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch in a skillet and heat to 350 degrees. Fry tortilla strips in hot oil until crisp, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels.
  • Drizzle salads with Pecan Vinaigrette and top with tortilla strips.
  • For dressing, process first 5 ingredients and if desired, sherry, in a blender until smooth. Turn blender on high and add olive oil gradually in a slow, steady stream until thickened. Stir in the pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702.5, Fat 71.2, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 12.6, Sodium 467, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 6.7

RADICCHIO SALAD WITH ANCHOVY VINAIGRETTE



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Salt is the best way to tame a bitter flavor, and so a radicchio salad benefits from a dressing that tilts toward saltiness. It does not matter which type of radicchio you use - the common tight round head, clusters of white stems with burgundy leaves, or maroon-trimmed endives to name a few - they all deliver some bitterness. The vinaigrette here is bolstered with anchovies and capers.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 anchovies in oil, drained
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or Champagne vinegar
6 tablespoons fragrant extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon capers in brine or vinegar, drained (do not use salt-packed)
Ground black pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1 ripe but firm chilled avocado, peeled and diced (optional)
12 to 14 ounces radicchio (5 red-leaf endives, 3 long Treviso or 1 large round radicchio di Chioggia, or a mixture), cored and cut in 1/2-inch-wide slivers

Steps:

  • Mash anchovies in a small bowl. Mix in vinegar until well blended. Whisk in oil, fold in capers and season with pepper.
  • Place onions in a salad bowl. Add dressing and mix. Fold in avocado, if using. Add radicchio. Gently toss salad. Divide among individual plates or serve at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 213, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 145 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

Tips:

  • Choose young, tender escarole and radicchio with brightly colored leaves for the best flavor and texture.
  • To remove any bitterness from the escarole, soak it in cold water for 30 minutes before using.
  • Sear the radicchio leaves over high heat until they are slightly charred and softened.
  • Make the pecan vinaigrette ahead of time so that the flavors can meld.
  • Add crumbled goat cheese or blue cheese to the salad for an extra layer of flavor.
  • Serve the salad immediately after dressing it so that the leaves don't wilt.

Conclusion:

This escarole and seared radicchio salad with pecan vinaigrette is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of bitter greens, sweet pecans, and tangy vinaigrette is sure to please everyone at the table. With its vibrant colors and unique flavor profile, this salad is sure to become a new favorite.

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