Best 11 Escarole Salad With Parmesan Dressing Recipes

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Escarole salad with parmesan dressing is a classic Italian dish that is both simple to make and delicious. The slight bitterness of the escarole is balanced by the salty, savory parmesan cheese and the creamy dressing. This salad is a great way to start a meal or to serve as a light lunch or dinner.

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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 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.

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.

SICILIAN ESCAROLE SALAD



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This recipe won me $200 in the August 2005 Better Homes and Gardens magazine. I am sure you will love it too.

Provided by mkmac4

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large escarole (broad leaf type, head)
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves (pressed or finely minced and crushed)
3 drops balsamic vinegar
1/3 teaspoon sea salt (adjust if using anchovies)
1 pinch black pepper
1/3 teaspoon basil leaves
1/3 teaspoon oregano leaves
1 (8 ounce) can black olives, medium sized or 1 (8 ounce) container oil cured Greek olives
1/3 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1 large vidalia onions, sliced thinly or 1 large red onion
1 large English cucumber, quartered lengthwise, sliced into 1 in chunks
1 (4 ounce) can anchovies (optional)

Steps:

  • Add Wine vinegar to bottom of bowl.
  • Peel garlic, and using a garlic press, add garlic to vinegar and allow to sit at least 10 minutes. (Alternatively, if you don't have a garlic press, mince garlic finely and then sprinkle with salt and rub the side of your knife across it to crush garlic to a fine paste, then add to vinegar as above.) Stir pepper, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes into vinegar. Add chopped onion, stir to mix together.
  • Wash and thoroughly dry the escarole and separate the leaves, tearing them into 1-2 inch pieces. Add to vinegar and garlic, chop the cucumber into one inch pieces and season with black pepper.
  • If using the optional anchovies, break them into sections and add to the olive oil. Otherwise, pour olive oil over salad, sprinkle with salt and mix gently but thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Escarole salad can be easily varied to suit the ingredients that you have available, or what's seasonal at the market. But remember, it's best kept rather simple, with not too many ingredients.
  • This can be topped with Parmesan croutons or served with [bruschetta]. When in season, optionally add fresh ripe tomato slices and use chopped fresh basil and oregano. Another nice addition is roasted red peppers. Or add 2" X 1/2" slices of salami, mortadella or a sharp Italian cheese such as Asiago or Provolone. Or add a can of cannelloni beans (drained), or a can of Italian Tonno (tuna) packed in olive oil.
  • Note: When using anchovies, adjust salt, as anchovies can be very salty depending on how they're packed.

ESCAROLE, PEAR, PARMESAN, AND BASIL LEAF SALAD



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Fresh basil and pears team up to offer a winning combination of delicate fruit and herbal notes to this bright, crisp salad.

Provided by Mindy Fox

Categories     Salad     Side     Low Carb     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Basil     Healthy     Escarole     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
Kosher salt
1 small garlic clove
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 heads of escarole (about 2 1/2 pounds), tough outer greens removed, leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
2 Comice or Anjou pears, preferably red, cored, thinly sliced lengthwise
1/2 pound Parmesan, shaved
2 cups (packed) basil leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces
Flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a small skillet over medium. Add hazelnuts and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden, 2-3 minutes. Season with 1/8 tsp. kosher salt. Remove from heat; set aside.
  • Finely chop garlic clove. Using the side of a chef's knife, mash garlic with 1/4 tsp. kosher salt to form a paste. Whisk garlic paste, vinegar, mustard, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk in 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a slow and steady stream.
  • Place escarole, pears, Parmesan, basil, and about 1/3 of the reserved hazelnuts in a large bowl and drizzle with vinaigrette. Gently toss until salad is evenly dressed; season with sea salt and pepper. Top with remaining hazelnuts.
  • Do Ahead
  • The dressing can be made up to 1 day ahead. Whisk well before using.

ESCAROLE SALAD WITH LEMON-AND-ANCHOVY DRESSING



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Briny anchovies and Castelvetrano olives temper the bitterness of escarole in this lively salad, while julienned strips of lemon zest add brightness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lemon, scrubbed
1 small clove garlic, finely grated
2 anchovy fillets, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large head escarole, separated and torn into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup mild, buttery olives, such as Castelvetrano or Cerignola, pitted and sliced

Steps:

  • Using a vegetable peeler, peel lemon zest in long strips. With a very sharp knife, slice strips into a fine julienne. Squeeze 1 tablespoon juice.
  • In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, garlic, anchovies, and mustard. Slowly whisk in oil in a steady stream until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine zest, escarole, and olives in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons dressing; toss to combine. Add more dressing as desired; serve. (Extra dressing can be stored in refrigerator up to 2 days.)

ESCAROLE SALAD WITH MUSTARD DRESSING



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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 small head escarole
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fat from the drippings of the chicken

Steps:

  • Remove the outside leaves of the escarole and cut the remainder into 2-inch pieces. Wash and dry thoroughly. You should have about 4 cups washed greens.
  • Blend the mustard, garlic, vinegar and olive oil in a bowl or jar.
  • Just before serving, combine the greens, the dressing and the reserved drippings and toss to mix.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 60, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 16 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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

PLUM TOMATO AND ESCAROLE SALAD WITH PARMESAN BALSAMIC DRESSING



Plum Tomato and Escarole Salad with Parmesan Balsamic Dressing image

High quality vinegar and oil will turn this leafy green salad into an Italian masterpiece. Preparation time is 20 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories     Tomato Salad

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups escarole - torn, rinsed and dried
2 cups romaine lettuce - torn, washed and dried
2 cups Bibb lettuce, rinsed and torn
12 slices plum tomato
½ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup low fat, low sodium chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the escarole, romaine, bibb lettuce and tomatoes.
  • Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, cheese, garlic lemon juice, chicken broth and salt and pepper. Pour over salad, toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 41.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

PLUM TOMATO AND ESCAROLE SALAD WITH PARMESAN BALSAMIC DRESSING



Plum Tomato and Escarole Salad with Parmesan Balsamic Dressing image

High quality vinegar and oil will turn this leafy green salad into an Italian masterpiece. Preparation time is 20 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories     Tomato Salad

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups escarole - torn, rinsed and dried
2 cups romaine lettuce - torn, washed and dried
2 cups Bibb lettuce, rinsed and torn
12 slices plum tomato
½ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup low fat, low sodium chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the escarole, romaine, bibb lettuce and tomatoes.
  • Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, cheese, garlic lemon juice, chicken broth and salt and pepper. Pour over salad, toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 41.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

ESCAROLE AND EDAMAME SALAD



Escarole and Edamame Salad image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Soy     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Winter     Escarole     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups frozen shelled edamame (soybeans; 9 ounces)
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds escarole, trimmed and cut crosswise into very thin strips (8 cups)
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint
1 3/4 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (2/3 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook edamame in a 3-quart pot of boiling salted water 5 minutes. Drain in a sieve and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking. Drain edamame again and pat dry.
  • Whisk together vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined.
  • Toss together edamame, escarole, and mint in a large bowl. Add cheese and drizzle salad with dressing, then toss again. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • For a more bitter flavor, use mature escarole. Younger escarole has a milder taste.
  • To wilt the escarole, place it in a colander and pour boiling water over it. Let it sit for 30 seconds, then rinse with cold water.
  • If you don't have anchovies, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of fish sauce.
  • You can add other ingredients to the salad, such as chopped hard-boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, or croutons.
  • To make the dressing ahead of time, whisk all of the ingredients together and store it in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Escarole salad with Parmesan dressing is a simple but delicious salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover escarole. The dressing is made with a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, anchovies, and garlic. It is tangy, salty, and flavorful. The salad is best served immediately after it is made, but it can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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