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Fennel and Citrus Escarole Salad

Fennel and Citrus Escarole Salad

This salad is a crisp and refreshing break from some of the heavier winter meals. Escarole is a mildly bitter green that blends really nicely with the sweeter green leaf lettuce. You’ll be more likely to find escarole at a specialty grocery store. The lettuce heads that I used were a little on the smaller side, so I used closer to ¾ of the head. If you are able to find larger ones, ½ will probably be sufficient.

I love blood oranges – they are a cheery and bright spot during the slow winter produce months. If you can find blood oranges, this is a great way to use them, otherwise Cara Cara or Navel oranges will still be delicious.

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Cherry Tomato and Pluot Farro Salad

Cherry Tomato and Pluot Farro Salad

Any pluot (a cross between a plum and an apricot) or plum will work well in this salad. Make sure that your fruit is nice and ripe – let it sit out for a day or two if you need to. The flesh should be tender but not squishy. The cherry tomatoes should also be fragrant and ripe. Store-bought cherry tomatoes will work, but if you can find a friend with a garden, all the better.

I like the addition of marjoram here, it has an anise-like quality to it that backs up the fennel nicely. However if that’s not a favorite flavor of yours, use less or leave it out all-together.

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