Wilted Escarole with Feta, Walnuts and Honey
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Author Notes: Searing escarole brings out its light bitter flavor. Sweet honey and creamy, salty feta cheese complement that bitterness and turn this plain leafy green into a restaurant-worthy appetizer. - Brooklyn Salt
Food52 Review: I loved the sweet, salty and bitter flavors of this lovely salad. Searing the escarole takes the edge off of its bite and creates a wonderful bed for the feta, honey and nuts. And if escarole is difficult to find, give it a try with romaine -- just as lovely, but not quite as bitter. A great starter for friends and family!
- inpatskitchen
Serves 1 or 2
- 1/4 head of escarole, cut lengthwise with stem intact
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled
- 8 walnut halves, chopped
- Honey to taste
- Wash the escarole thoroughly, making sure to get between the leaves to rid them of any sand, shake off, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil to a large saute pan over medium high heat. Once hot, place escarole in the pan and sear for about 30-40 seconds on all sides until all leaves are slightly wilted.
- Transfer escarole to a plate, top with feta cheese, walnuts and drizzle with honey.
- This recipe is a Community Pick!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Lettuce
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5 months ago Brooklyn Salt
Thanks Adelucchi! I have to try that soaking tip. Parmesan/Pecorino and almonds sounds like a great variation on this dish. So glad you liked it!
5 months ago Adelucchi
Thanks for this recipe! I get escarole in my organic vegetable box and needed a go to recipe. I had read somewhere to soak it in ice cold water for an hour or overnight to knock down some of the bitterness. I did that to the wedges and then followed your recipe. No feta but had some pecorino and Parmesan to sprinkle with almonds and the drizzle of honey. It was great!
8 months ago Colangelo1
Escarole is my favorite vegetable but i never saw it prepared like this. I'm salivating right now!!
8 months ago Brooklyn Salt
Thanks everyone for checking out my recipe! I welcome suggestions and comments to improve it!
9 months ago hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour is a trusted home cook.
This looks and sounds fantastic! What a great salad course for a romantic dinner.
8 months ago Brooklyn Salt
Thanks hardlikearmour! I hope everyone liked it.