Escarole Caesar Salad Recipe

Name: Escarole Caesar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 4 cups 1/2-inch-cube crustless white bread; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 6 oil-packed anchovies, drained and minced; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 5 medium heads of escarole (about 1 1/2 pounds total)dark outer leaves reserved, the rest torn into bite-size pieces; 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for garnish

Servings: persons

4 cups 1/2-inch-cube crustless white bread
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 oil-packed anchovies, drained and minced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5 medium heads of escarole (about 1 1/2 pounds total)dark outer leaves reserved, the rest torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
In a large bowl, gently toss the bread cubes with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil.
3
Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper and toss again.
4
Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes.
5
Let cool.
6
On a work surface, combine the garlic and anchovies.
7
Using the flat side of a chef's knife, mash the mixture to a paste.
8
Transfer the paste to a small bowl and whisk in the mayonnaise, mustard and lemon juice.
9
Gradually whisk in the remaining 7 tablespoons of olive oil.
10
In a large bowl, toss the escarole with the croutons and half of the Caesar dressing.
11
Add the 1 cup of grated cheese and toss again.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
13
Sprinkle with a little more cheese and serve, passing the remaining dressing at the table.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups 1/2-inch-cube crustless white bread, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Escarole Caesar Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Escarole Caesar Salad

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