Escarole Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Escarole Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a simple, refreshing Italian-American salad featuring slightly bitter escarole greens tossed in a bright, tangy lemon dressing. Its core ingredients are fresh escarole, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and often a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and toasted nuts for texture.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This salad is low in carbohydrates and protein, with its calories primarily coming from healthy monounsaturated fats in the olive oil. It is an excellent source of vitamins A and K, folate, and dietary fiber.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 45 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3500 IU |
| Vitamin K | 130 mcg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
Per 1 cup (90 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Escarole, a member of the chicory family, is prized in Italian cuisine for its ability to mellow from a raw, peppery bitterness to a tender, sweet flavor when lightly wilted, making it versatile for both salads and cooked dishes like soups.
