Grilled Escarole Caesar Salad

  2.0 – 1 reviews  • Gluten Free
Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 50 min
Active: 35 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1/4 cup Garlic Confit, recipe follows
  2. 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  3. 2 tablespoons (about 1/2 ounce) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  4. 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  5. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  6. 3 anchovy fillets
  7. 1 large egg yolk
  8. 3/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
  9. 2 heads escarole, trimmed with root intact and sliced in half lengthwise
  10. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  11. 2 cups peeled garlic cloves (between 40 and 50)
  12. 1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed

Instructions

  1. For the Caesar vinaigrette: Combine the Garlic Confit, vinegar, Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt, pepper, anchovies, egg yolk and 2 tablespoons water in a blender, then blend on medium speed until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil in a thin stream until it has been incorporated and the vinaigrette is creamy.
  2. Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. The vinaigrette will keep for up to 3 days.
  3. For the grilled escarole: Heat a grill for cooking over medium-high heat.
  4. Sprinkle escarole with salt and pepper. Put escarole cut-side down on grill and cook until grill marks form, about 1 minute. Remove from grill and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer to a serving platter and toss with Caesar vinaigrette to taste.
  5. Place the garlic in a small saucepan and add enough oil to cover. Set the saucepan over low heat and cook until the garlic is soft and pale golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Let the garlic cool in the oil. Store garlic covered in the oil, adding more oil if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 8 servings
Calories 552
Total Fat 56 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Carbohydrates 12 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 0 g
Protein 4 g
Cholesterol 26 mg
Sodium 267 mg

 

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