Escarole Pear Parmesan And Basil Leaf Salad Recipes

ESCAROLE SALAD

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.

ESCAROLE, PEAR, PARMESAN, AND BASIL LEAF SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a small skillet over medium. Add hazelnuts and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden, 2-3 minutes. Season with 1/8 tsp. kosher salt. Remove from heat; set aside.
• Finely chop garlic clove. Using the side of a chef's knife, mash garlic with 1/4 tsp. kosher salt to form a paste. Whisk garlic paste, vinegar, mustard, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk in 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a slow and steady stream.
• Place escarole, pears, Parmesan, basil, and about 1/3 of the reserved hazelnuts in a large bowl and drizzle with vinaigrette. Gently toss until salad is evenly dressed; season with sea salt and pepper. Top with remaining hazelnuts.
• Do Ahead
• The dressing can be made up to 1 day ahead. Whisk well before using.

ESCAROLE SALAD

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 PARMESAN DRESSING

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.

ESCAROLE SALAD WITH PEAR SLICES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together mustard and red-wine vinegar. Slowly whisk in the olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Set vinaigrette aside.
• Heat the broiler. Toast the bread slices until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set toast aside.
• Separate the escarole leaves, and rinse well under cold running water; pat dry. Roughly chop leaves, and transfer to a large bowl.
• Cut the pear in half lengthwise; using a melon baller, remove core, seeds, and stem. Thinly slice pear halves lengthwise; add to bowl.
• Add celery pieces, and drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to combine. Divide among four salad plates; serve with toast.

ESCAROLE-PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• In small jar with tight-fitting lid, shake dressing ingredients. Set aside.
• Arrange escarole on 6 individual salad plates. Thinly slice pears; arrange slices over lettuce. Sprinkle hazelnuts over salads; drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.