Best 6 Escarole Salad With Mustard Dressing Recipes

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**Escarole Salad with Mustard Dressing: A Symphony of Flavors**

Escarole salad with mustard dressing is a delightful dish that combines the slightly bitter taste of escarole with the tangy, sharp flavor of mustard dressing. It's a refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to elegant holiday gatherings. This article features two variations of this classic salad: a simple version with a basic mustard dressing and a more complex version with a Dijon mustard dressing enhanced with herbs and spices. Both recipes offer a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy this versatile leafy green.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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.

ENDIVE AND ESCAROLE SALAD WITH MUSTARD-ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



Endive and Escarole Salad with Mustard-Orange Vinaigrette image

Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Salad     Mustard     Side     Hanukkah     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Orange     Healthy     Endive     Escarole     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 navel oranges
2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 medium head escarole, torn into 2- to 3-inch pieces (12 cups)
4 Belgian endives, leaves separated and halved crosswise

Steps:

  • Grate 1 teaspoon zest from 1 orange and reserve.
  • Cut peel, including white pith, from oranges with a sharp knife. Cut segments free from membranes into a bowl. Squeeze 1 tablespoon juice from membranes into a large bowl and whisk together with reserved zest, vinegar, oil, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper until emulsified.
  • Add escarole, endive, and orange segments to vinaigrette and gently toss.

ESCAROLE SALAD



Escarole Salad image

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 WITH LEMON-AND-ANCHOVY DRESSING



Escarole Salad with Lemon-and-Anchovy Dressing image

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.)

CHICORY SALAD WITH HONEY-MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



Chicory Salad with Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette image

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 PARMESAN DRESSING



Escarole Salad with Parmesan Dressing image

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.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, choose escarole that is fresh and has crisp, dark green leaves.
  • To remove any bitterness from the escarole, soak it in cold water for 30 minutes before using.
  • If you don't have Dijon mustard, you can use yellow mustard instead.
  • To make a vegan version of this salad, omit the Parmesan cheese.
  • This salad can be served as a main course or a side dish.

Conclusion:

Escarole salad with mustard dressing is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this recipe a try!

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