WILTED ESCAROLE SALAD

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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Appetizer     Side     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Fall     Winter     Escarole     Anchovy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 loaf country-style bread (about 8 ounces), crust removed, torn into 1" pieces (about 5 cups)
7 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1-2 anchovy fillets packed in oil
1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons (or more) white wine vinegar
1 large head escarole, outer leaves removed, inner leaves torn into large pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss bread and 3 tablespoons oil on a large rimmed baking sheet, squeezing bread so it absorbs oil evenly; season with salt and pepper. Spread out bread pieces in an even layer and bake, tossing occasionally, until crisp on the outside but still chewy in the center, 10-15 minutes. Let croutons cool.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 4 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, until golden, about 2 minutes. Add anchovies and, using a spoon, mash into oil. Add red pepper flakes and remove skillet from heat. Add vinegar, scraping up any bits; season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
  • Just before serving, toss escarole, croutons and warm vinaigrette in a large bowl until escarole is slightly wilted; season with salt, pepper, and more vinegar, if desired.
  • DO AHEAD: Croutons and vinaigrette can be made and escarole can be prepped 1 day ahead. Store croutons wrapped airtight at room temperature. Let vinaigrette cool; cover and chill. Gently reheat vinaigrette before using.

sujib ahmed
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover escarole. It's quick and easy to make and it's really delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a really unique and satisfying salad.


Kagisho Mathibela
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I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one is an exception. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of textures and flavors. It's a really unique and delicious salad.


Nouman Parwaiz
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This salad is so easy to make and so delicious. I love that it's a healthy way to get my greens in. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit.


salla sc creations
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of greens. It's packed with nutrients and it's really delicious. I love the way the dressing coats the escarole. It's a really flavorful and satisfying salad.


G_pl4yz_Gam3s
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor. I love the way the dressing coats the escarole. It's a really flavorful and satisfying salad.


Chris Kelly
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover escarole. It's quick and easy to make and it's really delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's a really unique and satisfying salad.


Gamer Kaiya
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of greens. It's packed with nutrients and it's really delicious. I love the way the dressing coats the escarole. It's a really flavorful and satisfying salad.


kyakuwa benon
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is an exception. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of textures and flavors. It's a really unique and delicious salad.


xavier basquez
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect salad to serve on a hot summer day. I also love that it's so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


MD Sahansa
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The bitterness of the escarole is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the dressing. I also love the crunch of the walnuts. It's a really satisfying salad.


Adunni Doga
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover escarole. I had some leftover from a previous recipe and I didn't want it to go to waste. This salad was the perfect solution. It's quick and easy to make and it's absolutely delicious.


Steve Santillan
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I've never had wilted escarole before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The escarole was perfectly tender and the dressing was divine. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Binod Chy
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I was looking for a new salad recipe to try and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I made it! The combination of flavors is amazing and the salad is so refreshing. I highly recommend it.


Joshua Joseph
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This salad is so easy to make and so delicious. I love that it's a healthy way to get my greens in. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit.


Mohammad Emon Hossain
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I'm not a huge fan of escarole, but this salad converted me! The bitterness of the greens was perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the dressing. I'll be adding this to my regular rotation.


Thembinkosi Mpungose
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This salad was a hit at our dinner party! The escarole was perfectly wilted and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.