Red Chicory Salad With Mozzarella Toasts And Lemon Anchovy Dress Recipes

COLORFUL CHICORY SALAD WITH ANCHOVY DRESSING

Steps:

• Tear radicchio or Castelfranco leaves into rough 2-inch pieces; slice any other chicories into 2-inch-wide ribbons. Put the leaves in a salad bowl.
• Make the dressing: Combine the garlic, anchovy, mustard, vinegar and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a generous amount of pepper. Whisk in the olive oil. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Make the salad: Sprinkle the chicory leaves with a pinch of salt and add 3 tablespoons dressing. Toss well, making sure all leaves are coated lightly. Taste a leaf and add more dressing as needed. Add croutons and grated cheese before serving.

RED CHICORY SALAD WITH MOZZARELLA TOASTS AND LEMON ANCHOVY DRESS

Steps:

• Brush the baguette slices with oil then grill just on one side for 1 minute. Slice the mozzarella into 8 pieces and put on the untoasted side of the bread. Set aside.
• In a small frying pan, heat the oil, then add the garlic, chilli, and anchovy. Cook on a low heat for 2 minutes, or until the anchovy melts. Turn up the heat and add the lemon juice, sugar, and a grind of black pepper and let it reduce for a minute. Remove from the heat and add the lemon zest.
• Grill the cheese toasts until melted. Separate the chicory leaves, and divide between 4 plates, then pour the warm dressing over the top. Scatter over the parsley and serve with the warm cheesy toasts.

GARLIC ANCHOVY SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the first nine ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Transfer to a small bowl or jar; cover and store in the refrigerator.

CHICORY SALAD WITH MEYER LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together sour cream, lemon juice, vinegar, caraway seeds, and salt until combined. Gradually whisk in oil.
• Place chicories in a large bowl, and toss with vinaigrette until evenly coated. Add nuts, and toss to combine. Vinaigrette can be refrigerated 1 day; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before dressing salad.

CHICORY SALAD WITH LEMON ANCHOVY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Finely grate the zest from the lemon. Squeeze the juice from the lemon, and discard the seeds. Combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard, and anchovies in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil, and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
• Discard the outer leaves of the radicchio and escarole. Cut out the tough cores, and tear the leaves into bite-size pieces. Place in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with salad dressing. Lightly toss to coat. Serve on salad plates.