A vibrant palette of greens, reds, and whites mix together in a beautifully plated dish. The dark insistent green of the Escarole contrasts with the cheerful whites of the rice pearls and the fiery reds of the thinly sliced peppers. The mix is topped with shiny pomegranate seeds and a sprinkle of black sesame for the perfect Instagram-worthy shot.

Fiery Thai Escarole Salad

Name: Fiery Thai Escarole Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: escarole, 2 cups chopped; rice pearls, 1 cup cooked; pomegranate seeds, 1/2 cup; red chili, 1 thinly sliced; garlic, 1 clove minced; soy sauce, 2 tablespoons; lime juice, 2 tablespoons; maple syrup, 1 tablespoon; sesame oil, 1 tablespoon; black sesame seeds, for garnishing; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Category Salad

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 5 minutes

Style Thai

Technique Chopping

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: December 22, 2023

Embracing Thai flavors matched with the bitter richness of Escarole, this salad dish offers a refreshing and fiery experience. Escarole, a less common salad green, is balanced with a spicy and tangy Thai-inspired dressing, incorporating warmth in a dish perfect for colder seasons.

Ingredients (for 2)

Escarole - 2 cups - chopped
Rice pearls - 1 cup - cooked
Pomegranate seeds - 1/2 cup
Red chili - 1 - thinly sliced
Garlic - 1 clove - minced
Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
Maple syrup - 1 tablespoon
Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
Black sesame seeds - for garnishing
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥣🥢✨

Mix soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup and sesame oil in a bowl. Set it aside.
Step 2 - 🥬🍚🌶️

In a large bowl, place the chopped escarole, cooked rice pearls, sliced red chili, minced garlic, salt and pepper.
Step 3 - 🥗🥣💦

Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and mix until everything is nicely coated.
Step 4 - 🥗🍎🌑

Sprinkle the salad with pomegranate seeds and black sesame seeds for garnish.

Additional

For an extra crunch, consider adding toasted cashews or peanuts. If you're not vegan, grilled shrimp or chicken would pair well with this salad. Kids can help in rinsing the escarole and deseeding the pomegranate. The dressing's spiciness can be adjusted to make it more kid-friendly.