Escarole, Fennel, and Oak-Leaf Salad

A fresh and elegant salad combining crisp escarole, thinly sliced fennel, and tender oak-leaf lettuce, dressed with a sophisticated apple cider reduction vinaigrette.

6 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup apple cider
  • 1 bulb fennel bulb
  • tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon shallot
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 12 cups escarole leaves
  • 6 oz oak-leaf lettuce
  • 1 piece adjustable-blade slicer

Cooking Instructions

  1. 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.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Shave fennel into 1/8-inch-thick slices with slicer.

    5 min

  3. 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.

    5 min