Escarole and Edamame Salad

A fresh and vibrant salad combining crisp escarole with protein-rich edamame, fresh mint, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, dressed in a light red wine vinaigrette.

6 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen shelled edamame
  • 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • pounds escarole
  • cup fresh mint
  • oz Parmigiano-Reggiano

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cook edamame in a 3-quart pot of boiling salted water 5 minutes. Drain in a sieve and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking. Drain edamame again and pat dry.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Whisk together vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Toss together edamame, escarole, and mint in a large bowl. Add cheese and drizzle salad with dressing, then toss again. Serve immediately.

    5 min