Escarole And Olive Salad With Raspberry Dressing Recipes

ESCAROLE SALAD WITH LEMON-AND-ANCHOVY DRESSING

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.)

CHEECH'S SPRING MEDLEY SALAD WITH RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add the strawberries, arugula, raisins, olives, pine nuts, red onions and mint. Top with Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing and feta cheese.
• Add the raspberries, oil, vinegar and sugar if using into a blender and blend until smooth.

ESCAROLE, SPINACH, AND RED ONION SALAD WITH ANCHOVY GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Make the dressing:
• In a blender blend together the garlic paste, the anchovy, the vinegar, the lemon juice, the mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. With the motor running add the oil in a stream and blend the dressing well.
• In a large bowl combine the escarole, the spinach, the onion, and the dressing and toss the salad until it is combined well.

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.

ESCAROLE SALAD WITH ROASTED TOMATOES AND WHITE BEAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F
• Toss the tomatoes and oil on a large sheet pan and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Roast for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with tarragon and cool. When just cool to the touch, lift carefully with a spatula to make sure the tomatoes are not sticking to the pan.
• To make the dressing, purée all of the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer to a skillet.
• Toss the lettuces and scallions in a large mixing bowl.
• Heat the dressing until simmering, stirring often; add more water if needed to keep it the texture of unbeaten cream. Toss the dressing with the lettuces. Mound on a large platter or on individual plates. Scatter the olives on top and arrange the roasted tomatoes decoratively on and around the salad.

PLUM TOMATO AND ESCAROLE SALAD WITH PARMESAN BALSAMIC DRESSING

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.