Escarole, Fennel, and Oak-Leaf Salad Recipe

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Escarole, Fennel, and Oak-Leaf Salad
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (3/4-lb) fennel bulb (sometimes labeled anise ), stalks discarded and bulb quartered lengthwise
  • 2 1/2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp finely chopped shallot
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 12 cups loosely packed small or torn tender pale escarole leaves (from hearts of 2 heads)
  • 6 oz small oak-leaf lettuce leaves or other tender lettuce such as boston (12 cups loosely packed)

Directions:

  1. Boil apple cider in a small saucepan or skillet over moderate heat until reduced to about 2 tablespoons, 5 to 8 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  2. Shave fennel into 1/8-inch-thick slices with slicer.
  3. Whisk together reduced cider syrup, vinegar, shallot, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then add oil, whisking to combine. Toss with fennel, escarole, and lettuce in a large bowl just before serving.
  4. Cooks' notes: •Fennel can be shaved and greens can be washed and dried 1 day ahead and chilled separately, wrapped well in dampened paper towels, in sealed plastic bags. •Dressing can be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 67 Kcal (281 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.93g 8%
Sodium 156.22mg 7%
Potassium 102.24mg 2%
Total Carbs 3.25g 1%
Sugars 1.65g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.61g 2%
Protein 0.21g 0%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 4%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 11.7mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 23.96 Kcal (100 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.76g 8%
Sodium 55.87mg 7%
Potassium 36.56mg 2%
Total Carbs 1.16g 1%
Sugars 0.59g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.22g 2%
Protein 0.07g 0%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 4%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 4.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.6
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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