Endive And Escarole Salad With Mustard Orange Vinaigrette Recipes

ENDIVE AND ESCAROLE SALAD WITH MUSTARD-ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

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 AND ENDIVE SALAD WITH SARDINES AND ORANGES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toast bread cubes on a baking sheet, tossing halfway through, for 15 minutes. Whisk together vinegar, oil, 2 tablespoons reserved orange juice, and 1 teaspoon salt. Season with pepper. Toss together escarole, endive, figs, and orange segments in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toasted bread, and toss. Serve topped with sardine halves.

ENDIVE, ORANGE AND ROQUEFORT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/3 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
• Cut the heads of endive in half lengthwise, remove the triangle of core at the base of each half so the leaves separate, and cut the leaves in half again lengthwise. Place in a large bowl. Drizzle the leaves with the vinaigrette and add the walnuts, Roquefort, and apple. Add the arugula and toss. Zest the orange into the salad with a strip zester. Peel the orange and remove the white pith around the orange with a small sharp knife. Cut the orange sections between the membranes and toss them on the salad. Discard the membranes. Sprinkle with salt and serve.

ESCAROLE SALAD WITH ANCHOVY VINAIGRETTE

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 CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325ºF. Line a baking sheet with foil. Spread pecans evenly over baking sheet in a single layer. Toast until pecans become fragrant, 5-7 minute Do not let burn. Remove from baking sheet and chop nuts in 1/2. Set aside.
• In small container with lid, combine vinegar, oil, mustard, shallots, salt, and pepper. Secure and shake until emulsified and well blended.
• Add escarole to large salad bowl. Drizzle dressing to toss. Sprinkle pecans over salad.

ESCAROLE-AND-ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, cut peel and pith off oranges and discard. Working over a large bowl, cut out segments, then squeeze 1 tablespoon juice from membranes. Whisk in minced cilantro, vinegar, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss with cilantro leaves, escarole, and scallions.