Fennel, Frisée, and Escarole Salad

From the kitchen of Carly

Bitter greens meet licorice-sweet fennel in this bright, anchovy-free salad. Shallot and lemon juice do the heavy lifting in the vinaigrette, while shaved Parmigiano adds richness and salt. Simple, elegant, ready in minutes.

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Servings
4
Difficulty
medium

Ingredients

4 servings

  • 13 tablespoons minced shallot
  • 12 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (preferably Meyer lemon)
  • 11 teaspoon red-wine vinegar, or to taste
  • 11/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 11 small head escarole (3/4 pound), torn into bite-size pieces
  • 11 small head frisée (3/4 pound), torn into bite-size pieces
  • 11 small fennel bulb, quartered and thinly sliced or shaved with an adjustable-blade slicer
  • 11/4 cup fine-quality extra-virgin olive oil
  • 11 (1/2-pound) piece Parmigiano-Reggiano

Instructions

  1. Stir together shallot, lemon juice, vinegar, sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Let stand 5 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, toss together greens and fennel in a salad bowl.

  3. Whisk oil into shallot mixture, then toss with salad. Top with shaved parmesan.