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Caesar-Style Puntarelle Recipe
Caesar-Style Puntarelle Recipe-May 2024
May 18, 2026 5:58 AM
Caesar-Style Puntarelle

  Puntarelle is a crisp, spiky Italian green related to chicory. If you can get it, you’re in luck. If not, escarole is a great substitute.

  

Ingredients

Serves 2

  1/2 cup coarsely torn fresh breadcrumbs

  1 tablespoon olive oil

  1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

  Kosher salt

  8 oil-packed anchovy fillets

  1 large egg yolk

  1 small shallot, finely chopped

  1 clove garlic, finely chopped

  1 ounce Parmesan, finely grated (about 1 cup), plus more for serving

  2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

  4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

  2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  3 dashes hot sauce (preferably Tabasco)

  1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  1/4 cup olive oil

  Freshly ground black pepper

  6 cups thinly sliced puntarelle or torn escarole leaves

  4 boquerones (marinated white anchovies), chopped (optional)

  

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss breadcrumbs with oil and dried oregano on a rimmed baking sheet and season with salt. Toast, tossing halfway through for even browning, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes. Let cool.

  

Step 2

While the bread is toasting, blend anchovies, egg yolk, shallot, garlic, Parmesan, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce in a blender until smooth. With motor running, gradually stream in both oils; blend until smooth and emulsified. Season dressing with salt and pepper.

  

Step 3

Toss puntarelle, boquerones (if using), and 2 Tbsp. dressing in a large bowl (reserve remaining dressing for another use); season with salt.

  

Step 4

Serve salad topped with breadcrumbs and more Parmesan.

  

Do Ahead

Step 5

Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

  

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 930 Fat (g) 86 Saturated Fat (g) 15 Cholesterol (mg) 125 Carbohydrates (g) 27 Dietary Fiber (g) 6 Total Sugars (g) 2 Protein (g) 16 Sodium (mg) 1120

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