frisée

noun

fri·sée | \frē-ˈzā

variants: or less commonly frisé

Definition of frisée

: curly endive leaves that have finely dissected edges and are used in salads : curly endive

— called also frisée lettuce

Examples of frisée in a Sentence

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Toss the frisee or chicory with the dressing in a mixing bowl until evenly coated, then divide the salad among individual plates. — Ellie Krieger, charlotteobserver, "Eggs in a hole, French edition," 12 June 2018 The chef then takes the breast back to the kitchen to slice and arrange onto individual serving plates next to a garnish of cherries, turnips and frisee. — Michael Bauer, SFChronicle.com, "Sorrel off to a stellar start in Pacific Heights," 6 July 2018 The gorgeous asparagus salad, with frisee, rhubarb and a maltaise vinaigrette is crowned with a 64-degree sous vide egg. — Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Review: Will Wentworth's cooking at Mordecai earn him another Michelin star?," 8 June 2018 The first course will feature burrata cheese on a bed of golden frisee topped with opal basil, teardrop tomatoes, taggiasca olives, garlic flowers, roasted butternut squash, and purple sweet potatoes drizzled in extra virgin olive oil and balsamic. — Jessica Fecteau, PEOPLE.com, "Everything the Stars Will Be Eating at This Year's Golden Globes," 5 Jan. 2018 To assemble the salad, arrange frisee or salad greens on a serving dish. — Susan Russo, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Fresh takes on eggplant," 2 Oct. 2017 Curly frisee, creamy endive, unruly escarole and tender radicchio can be braised mellow. — Leah Eskin, chicagotribune.com, "Chicory salad brings a bright spot to winter tables," 19 Dec. 2017 Toss: In a large salad bowl, toss together escarole, frisee, radicchio and chives. 3. — Leah Eskin, chicagotribune.com, "Chicory salad brings a bright spot to winter tables," 19 Dec. 2017 Clean lettuce and frisee; tear into medium-size pieces. — Orange County Register, "Orange County chefs talk about – and share recipes for – the dishes they just can’t ditch," 23 Feb. 2017

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