ESCAROLE SALAD WITH PEAR SLICES

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A member of the endive family, escarole has larger leaves and a milder flavor than curly or Belgian endive.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 slices peasant or sandwich bread, crusts removed
1 head escarole, stem end removed
1 ripe Bosc pear
3 stalks celery, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick 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.

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