Escarole and White Bean Salad with Lemon-Garlic Dressing
This salad is a delightful combination of textures and flavors. The escarole provides a slightly bitter base, while the white beans add a creamy richness. The red onion adds a bit of sharpness, and the parsley brightens the dish. The lemon-garlic dressing is the perfect finishing touch, adding a bright acidity and a hint of garlic. This salad is a great way to use up leftover escarole and white beans, and it's also a healthy and refreshing meal. Whether you serve it as a side dish or a main course, this salad is sure to please.
Escarole and white bean salad is a classic Italian dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. The earliest known recipes for this salad date back to the 16th century, and it is believed to have originated in the region of Campania. Over the years, this salad has become a popular dish throughout Italy, and it is now enjoyed by people all over the world. There are many different variations on this salad, but the basic ingredients are always the same: escarole, white beans, red onion, and parsley. The dressing is typically made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Some recipes also add other ingredients, such as capers, olives, or anchovies. This salad is a great way to use up leftover escarole and white beans, and it's also a healthy and refreshing meal. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as a side dish.
Escarole and White Bean Salad with Lemon-Garlic Dressing Escarole and White Bean Salad with Lemon-Garlic Dressing Escarole and White Bean Salad with Lemon-Garlic Dressing Escarole and White Bean Salad with Lemon-Garlic Dressing
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 head escarole, chopped
  • 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the escarole, white beans, red onion, and parsley.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Why It Works
  • The combination of escarole, white beans, red onion, and parsley provides a variety of textures and flavors.
  • The lemon-garlic dressing is the perfect balance of acidity and sharpness.
  • This salad is a great way to use up leftover escarole and white beans.
  • It's also a healthy and refreshing meal.