Escarole (Endive), Head

Escarole is part of the chicory family, and can often be referred to as endive. It has a large, loose leaf head, often reminiscent of a butterleaf lettuce. It has a mild, slightly bitter taste, and is a frequent addition to our mixed salads over autumn and winter. This can be enjoyed raw in salads and sandwiches (best paired with a sweet and acidic salad dressing), or it can be cooked into soups (including the famous and traditional 'Italian wedding soup'), or you can roast/grill the halves in the oven.