35 minutes
This delightful salad combines the charred goodness of grilled vegetables with the tangy sweetness of BBQ sauce vinaigrette.
Escarole, dark outer leaves discarded, cleaned, and dried
0 lb
Broccolini, trimmed
0 lb
tablespoons
to taste
to taste
Flat Leaf Parsley, chopped
cups
BBQ Sauce Vinaigrette
to taste
1. Clean Escarole
Begin by cleaning the escarole thoroughly. Fill a large bowl with cold water and submerge the escarole, swishing it around to remove any dirt. Lift it out, drain, and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Preheat Grill and Season Vegetables
Light your grill or preheat a grill pan until it’s hot. Drizzle the escarole and Broccolini with olive oil, and season them generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spread them out on a large baking sheet, ensuring they're evenly coated.
3. Grill the Vegetables
Place the escarole on the hot grill. Grill it for about 3 minutes until you see light charring and it becomes crisp-tender. Remove the escarole and introduce the Broccolini to the grill. Grill it for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until it has a similar charred appearance and retains a crisp texture.
4. Assemble the Salad
Cut the grilled escarole into bite-sized pieces and arrange it on a platter along with the Broccolini. Generously garnish the salad with fresh chopped parsley.
5. Add BBQ Sauce Vinaigrette
Drizzle the BBQ Sauce Vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, allowing the sweet and tangy flavors to meld with the smoky vegetables.
Ensure that your broccolini and escarole are thoroughly washed and dried using a salad spinner or clean kitchen towels to avoid steaming instead of grilling.
Preheat your grill to medium-high for a quick char without overcooking and to impart smoky flavor and crispness.
Use flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper after grilling to enhance the flavors.
Taste as you go and adjust the BBQ Sauce Vinaigrette with vinegar or lemon juice for acidity and honey or syrup for sweetness.
Watch for even browning and move vegetables to a cooler part of the grill if necessary to prevent burning.
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