SICILIAN ESCAROLE SALAD
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
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.
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Omarini Pianista
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover escarole.
Abdalla Eljaaidi
[email protected]I love the bright colors of this salad. It's so inviting!
Hazel
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and easy to make. It's perfect for a summer party.
Ogbebor Destiny
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of escarole, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the oranges added a nice sweetness.
Riyad Islam
[email protected]Overall, I thought this salad was pretty good. It's not my favorite, but I would definitely make it again.
BIG XKID
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the combination of escarole and oranges, but it actually works really well. The flavors complement each other perfectly.
Fayaz ahmadi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and delicious.
Cabdicasiis Maxamed jaamac
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this salad. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch.
Zoya Jani
[email protected]This salad is definitely a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.
Ff Ff.
[email protected]I found the salad to be a bit too bitter for my taste. I think I'll add some honey to the dressing next time.
Imran Chachu
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The dressing was too oily.
Gladis Ojendiz
[email protected]This is my new favorite salad recipe. It's healthy, delicious, and so easy to make.
Johnson Mandiva
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!
Elijah Carver
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my dinner party.
bobi wine
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and easy to make. I love the bright flavors of the oranges and olives.
Carl Anthony Yadao Martin
[email protected]I've never been a huge fan of escarole, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the oranges added a nice sweetness.
LaTonja Sharpe-Shaw
[email protected]This escarole salad was a delightful journey through the flavors of Sicily! The combination of bitter escarole, sweet oranges, salty olives, and tangy dressing was simply divine.