Escarole

Escarole is a member of the chicory family and has broad, flat leaves with a light green appearance. Like Endive, it has a slightly bitter flavor profile that gives depth to any raw salad with a full-bodied balsamic vinaigrette.

If sautéed, its bitterness transforms into a more mellow, nutty taste that makes the perfect complement to bacon or other roasted meat and is often used in Italian crostini and bean side dishes.

Nutritional Information

  • Good source of vitamin C and a good source of fiber

Selection Tips

  • Choose firm bunches
  • Avoid withered, soft bunches with spots or browning

Storage and Handling

  • Wrap in plastic then store in refrigerator crisper section for up 3 days.
  • Thoroughly wash before use

Growing &Harvest

Ocean Mist Farms provides only the very best escarole for our customers most of the year from our Castroville growing region. It is hand-harvested, packed and cooled within four hours following Ocean Mist Farms’ strict quality control measures.

Learn more about our Growing Regions.
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