Definition of frisée
:curly endive leaves that have finely dissected edges and are used in salads :curly endive — called also
frisée lettuce
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Place the frisee in a large salad bowl and toss until thoroughly coated with the salad oil.
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Clean lettuce and frisee; tear into medium-size pieces.
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Toss lettuce and frisee with enough vinaigrette to lightly coat leaves.
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Origin and Etymology of frisée
French, short for chicorée frisée curly chicory
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