Zachs Escarole Salad Recipe

Zachs Escarole Salad Recipe

  • 2 heads escarole, tough outer green leaves removed, remaining leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 5 sunchokes, scrubbed and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup blanched whole almonds, toasted and ground or finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup coarsely grated Tuscan caciotta or cacio di Roma
  • 6 tablespoons Lemon Vinaigrette
  • Maldon or other flaky salt and coarsely ground black pepper
  1. Soak the escarole in a bowl of cool water for 10 minutes to crisp it. Drain and spin dry.
  2. Combine the sunchokes, almonds, and cheese in a large bowl, tossing to mix. Add the escarole, tossing gently. Drizzle with half the vinaigrette, tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and serve with the remaining vinaigrette on the side.