Escarole

A crisp, broadleaf type of endive most often served as a salad green that is also known as escarole, broad chicory, or common chicory. This member of the chicory family has broad outer leaves with a crinkled shape. The leaves provide a slightly bitter taste, yet not as bitter as Belgian or curly endive. As the outer leaves are removed, the inner leaves display a paler green coloring with more white and a taste less bitter than the outer leaves. Escarole is popular as a salad green, eaten raw with mayonnaise or a vinaigrette dressing. When cooked, the greens are often served as a vegetable steamed or braised, and can be added to soups for flavoring in the later stages of soup making.
Escarole Glossary Term

USDA Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 cup (8 fl oz)
Calories11
Protein0g
Total Fat0g
Total Carbohydrates0g
Potassium107mg
Sodium1558mg
Cholesterol1mg

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