Escarole Salad with Pomegranates & Pistachios

Bitter escarole is an important part of the greens lineup at Colorado chef-farmer Eric Skokan's Black Cat Organic Farm in the winter, particularly when it comes to seasonal salads. Sturdy and crisp, it holds its own alongside a drizzle of garlicky dressing, juicy pomegranate arils and crunchy pistachios.

Escarole Salad with Pomegranates & Pistachios
Photo: Eric Wolfinger
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • ½ cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt

  • 2 teaspoons honey

  • Pinch of ground cardamom

  • 1 small clove garlic, minced

  • ¼ teaspoon salt, divided

  • 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons minced shallot

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 12 cups chopped escarole

  • ½ cup pomegranate arils (seeds)

  • ¼ cup unsalted shelled pistachios, toasted and chopped

Directions

  1. Whisk yogurt, honey and cardamom in a small bowl.

  2. Mash garlic and 1/8 teaspoon salt with a fork on a cutting board to form a paste. Transfer to a large bowl and whisk in vinegar, shallot and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Slowly drizzle in oil while whisking. Add escarole, pomegranate arils and pistachios and toss to combine. Serve with the yogurt.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, December 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

107 Calories
8g Fat
7g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 1/3 cups salad & 1 Tbsp. yogurt
Calories 107
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 3g 6%
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Vitamin A 934IU 19%
Sodium 88mg 4%
Potassium 226mg 5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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