Charred Broccolini and Escarole Salad
- 2 pounds Broccolini, thick stems halved lengthwise
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- Two 3/4 -inch-thick slices cut from a sourdough boule
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 8 cups torn white and light green escarole leaves
- 1 fresh hot red chilestemmed, seeded and very thinly sliced
- Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
- In a large bowl, toss the Broccolini with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Grill over moderately high heat until lightly charred and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a work surface; cut in half crosswise.
- Brush the bread with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly browned and crisp, about 3 minutes total.
- Transfer to a plate and rub with the cut sides of the garlic clove.
- Let cool slightly, then tear into bite-size pieces.
- In a serving bowl, mix the vinegar, onion and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add the escarole, Broccolini, garlic bread and chile and toss well.
- Season with salt and pepper, toss again and serve.
extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, pepper, boule, garlic, vinegar, red onion, torn white
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/charred-broccolini-and-escarole-salad (may not work)