Comments on: What the salad bowl has joined together

By: D. @ Outside Oslo

D. @ Outside Oslo — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:31:03 +0000

This has become my new favorite salad. The dressing is irresistible, and I keep finding myself dipping leaves into the dressing–before and after serving it. So good. Thanks for sharing.

By: emily

emily — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 23:41:00 +0000

My escarole was bitter, but still very good! I just bought it for the first time (by accident). When I tasted it plain, it was definitely bitter, about on par with lettuce stems in summer. I then added a dressing of equal parts pomegranate molasses, balsamic vinegar & olive oil. I had no problem eating it all, the assertive dressing stood up to the bitter. But don’t feed this to your friends who are used to iceberg lettuce… My escarole was purchased from whole foods at the end of March, and grown in mexico. Maybe it changes with the season.

By: Molly

Molly — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 16:39:00 +0000

Oh good, Rose! I'm so glad you liked it. (By the way, I just hopped over to your site, and your macarons look <>gorgeous<>.)

By: Rose

Rose — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 19:19:00 +0000

I bought escarole last weekend only because your post convinced me.And you know what??it’s not bitter at all;like you said,just a hint of chicore taste. I loved it.

By: Molly

Molly — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 03:42:00 +0000

So happy to hear it, dc365! Wish I could have come by for a forkful or two…

By: dc365

dc365 — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 16:41:00 +0000

I am a new orangette reader, and hosted dinner party last night that featured, among other things, this escarole salad and the chocolate truffle tart from a previous post. They were both BIG hits, and so easy! I am hooked now…

By: D

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 21:42:00 +0000

Sounds interesting. I’ve never even heard of it.

By: Molly

Molly — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 01:43:00 +0000

Hey all - I just love all this good cheer for escarole! So happy to hear that many of you have tried and loved this salad. Hip, hip!Happy salad-eating, friends.

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:15:00 +0000

Thank you Molly – I have another new found fav! finally got around to trying this and am head over heels for escarole – you were spot on with the “silky” description. i have been on an “alternate” greens craze as these winter days continue….this was wonderful

By: Lori in PA

Lori in PA — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 18:13:00 +0000

I made this last night and it was lovely, lovely. For me, summer salads are all about tomatoes. Winter salads call on all my creative resources, and this one is a winner. Thank you.