White chicory – also known as Belgian endive – is a leafy vegetable with incredibly pale leaves due to it being grown in darkness. White chicory is slightly bitter, which pares beautifully with the sweet and spicy taste of chorizo sausage. Tomatoes, Asiago, cilantro, and garlic round out this crispy, meaty, and delicious salad.
CHICORY CHORIZO SALAD
Ingredients:
- ½ pound chorizo sausage, sliced 1/8 inch thick
- 4 cups white chicory or curly Endive(1000ml)
- 1 cup roasted garlic vinaigrette(250ml), store bought
- 2 medium tomatoes cut into eighths
- ¼ pound Asiago cheese, finely shaved
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped (125ml)
Method:
Grill the sausage in a skillet over medium-low heat for 10 minutes to render fat. Remove from pan, drain on paper towels and set aside.
Place chopped chicory and cilantro into large bowl, add tomatoes and toss. Add Asiago cheese and cooled sausage.
Pour roasted garlic vinaigrette on salad just before serving.