Anchovy

Radish and Escarole Salad with Anchovy Vinaigrette

August  1, 2011
4.5
2 Ratings
  • Serves 4
Author Notes

Anchovies were a bit of a hurdle for me, and you still won't catch me adding them whole to my pizza, but I've learned to appreciate the briny richness they lend to salad dressings, dips and even stews. I have especially come to enjoy the combination of escarole (part of the bitter greens family, which also took me a while to love) and anchovy. Recently, I discovered that radishes and anchovies are also a great pair, so I decided to combine all three in one salad. You can whip this up in a matter of minutes, and it's a nice, crunchy accompaniment to meat or fish. Or, you can serve it as a simple first course. —Merrill Stubbs

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 3 anchovies
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • Small bunch radishes
  • 1/2 large head escarole
Directions
  1. To make the vinaigrette, chop the anchovies finely and put them in a medium bowl. Add the vinegar, a good pinch of salt and several grinds of pepper and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly to emulsify the dressing. Set aside.
  2. Scrub the radishes under running water and trim off the tops and tails. Slice them into thin matchsticks (you should have about 1 cup julienned radish). Put in a large salad bowl.
  3. Clean and dry the escarole and slice it into 1/2-inch ribbons (you should have about 5 cups). Add to the salad bowl.
  4. Toss about two-thirds of the dressing with the salad, taste and add more if you like. Serve immediately.

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2 Reviews

MaureenOnTheCape June 19, 2012
I made this for our Food52 Cookbook potluck supper and it was terrific. So fresh and incredibly easy!
 
boulangere August 1, 2011
Love, love, love the bitter of escarole, the crunch of radishes, and the wow of anchovies.