Lunch: Broiled Escarole with Blackberries, Blue Cheese, and Pecans

Recipe by Lauren Haslett A sweet, poppy seed-spiked dressing is the perfect match for charred greens.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Poppy Seeds, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Broiled Escarole with Blackberries, Blue Cheese, and Pecans

Poppy seeds are packed with calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

Juice of 1/2 large navel orange (about 1/4 cup)
2 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. poppy seeds
Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 c. olive oil (stream it in gradually, while whisking, after mixing together the other ingredients)

Instructions

Cut off root end of escarole and separate leaves. Rinse escarole and let dry.
Heat an oven to broil. Place escarole on a sheet pan and toss the greens in olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Broil for about 3-4 minutes (until some parts just start to get crisp and browned). Remove the escarole from the oven and let cool while you work on the dressing.
To make the dressing: Combine all ingredients except the olive oil in a mixing bowl. Slowly stream in the oil while whisking continuously until dressing emulsifies. (makes about 1/2 cup dressing)
Toss greens in the dressing and top salad with blackberries, pecans, and blue cheese.

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