Chicory salad

One way to subvert the usual lettuce narrative is to do something wholly unexpected with it, as in the baked lettuce and onion tart we shared with you yesterday. Another way is to expand the idea of lettuce itself — as in this crisp, bitter chicory salad from the bright minds behind Bar Tartine in San Francisco. Chicories are bitter greens with a more assertive bite than sweet and tender garden greens, but that bitterness means they stand up well to a strong dressing.

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With contrasting roquefort, walnut and chicory, this French salad recipe features simple flavours. Delicious walnut oil simply runs through the crumbled cheese.

Putting fruit in a salad may seem a bit retro but, don't worry, this salad looks beautiful and is ideal as a light winter first course when you're heading towards a rich meaty main. A squeeze of lemon with the orange juice in the dressing sharpens it up and gives it the strength to stand up to the bitterness of the leaves. To make the salad more substantial, add roasted walnuts.

Winter chicories are balanced with sweet citrus, salty pecorino cheese, and crunchy pistachios in this salad from Jardinière in San Francisco. Get the recipe at Food & Wine.

Charred Chicory, Apple and Walnut Salad, a quick and easy light lunch or side salad.

Crisp, fresh and colorful, this salad balances out some of those starchier sides you may pass around the Thanksgiving table this year. We recommend making extra honey mustard dressing to have on hand for when you're feeling fancy. Serves 4-6 Process Preheat oven to 350°. Toast pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing o

Blue cheese contrasts well with sweet peers and the bitter crunch of chicory.

This is a quick and easy recipe for chicory and apple salad with trout roe and a spicy horseradish vinaigrette.

At the farmers’ market, the many varieties of winter chicories inspire and delight with beautiful names like Castelfranco, Tardivo, and radicchio rosso di Treviso. In this salad, the bitter lettuces play nice with sweet and herbaceous fennel, peppery arugula, and a sharp vinaigrette. Tip: Slice the fennel at the last moment; it will discolor as it sits.