ENDIVE TRI-COLORE SALAD

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Endive Tri-Colore Salad image

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Time 20m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large bunch arugula
2 to 3 large heads Belgian endive
1 large head radicchio
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 to 2 lemons, juiced
1/2 teaspoon salt
15 to 20 grinds freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Tear off the large tough stems from the bottom of the arugula. Wash and dry the arugula leaves. Cut the leaves into 1/2-inch shreds. Put the shredded arugula in a large bowl.
  • Pull off 20 or so of the largest, nicest outer leaves from the endive. They are going to be your endive cups. Arrange them around the center of a large platter (or 2 smaller plates), leaving space in the center. Cut the remaining endive crosswise into 1/4-inch shreds, starting at the pointy top and stopping when you get to the bitter core. Put the shredded endive in the bowl with the arugula.
  • Peel any outer wilted leaves from the radicchio and cut the head in half. Cut out the core and then cut the radicchio into 1/4-inch shreds. Add to the bowl with the arugula and the endive. (You can make the endive cups and prepare the greens up to a couple hours in advance. Cover them with damp paper towels and keep them in the refrigerator until you're ready to dress the salad.)
  • To make the dressing: place all the dressing ingredients in a sealable container and shake until totally blended.
  • Just before serving, toss the salad with most of the dressing. Fill the endive cups with salad and splatter with the remaining dressing. Serve immediately.

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