# What combines with escarole?

Escarole pairs best with black pepper, fontina cheese, garlic and gruyère cheese. See all 30 ingredients that combine with escarole, ranked from good to made for each other.

Escarole is a type of leafy green that is popular in Italian cuisine. It has a slightly bitter flavor and a crunchy texture. Escarole is often used in salads and as a pizza topping. Escarole pairs well with other bitter greens, such as arugula and endive. It can also be paired with sweet fruits, such as oranges and grapes. Escarole also pairs well with salty ingredients, such as olives and Parmesan cheese.

## Flavour notes

- **Season:** spring, summer, autumn, winter
- **Taste:** bitter
- **Intensity:** moderate–loud
- **Weight:** medium
- **Techniques:** braise, grill, roast

## Reliable matches (strength 2 of 4)

- [black pepper](https://whatcombines.com/with/black_pepper.md)
- [fontina cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/fontina_cheese.md)
- [garlic](https://whatcombines.com/with/garlic.md)
- [gruyère cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/gruyre_cheese.md)
- [kosher salt](https://whatcombines.com/with/kosher_salt.md)
- [mozzarella cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/mozzarella_cheese.md)
- [olive oil](https://whatcombines.com/with/olive_oil.md)
- [parmesan cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/parmesan_cheese.md)
- [roquefort cheese](https://whatcombines.com/with/roquefort_cheese.md)
- [white pepper](https://whatcombines.com/with/white_pepper.md)

## Also good with (strength 1 of 4)

- [almonds](https://whatcombines.com/with/almonds.md)
- [anchovies](https://whatcombines.com/with/anchovies.md)
- [beans](https://whatcombines.com/with/beans.md)
- [beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/beef.md)
- [beets](https://whatcombines.com/with/beets.md)
- [bitterness](https://whatcombines.com/with/bitterness.md)
- [chicken](https://whatcombines.com/with/chicken.md)
- [cream](https://whatcombines.com/with/cream.md)
- [cumin](https://whatcombines.com/with/cumin.md)
- [fish](https://whatcombines.com/with/fish.md)
- [hazelnuts](https://whatcombines.com/with/hazelnuts.md)
- [olives](https://whatcombines.com/with/olives.md)
- [onions](https://whatcombines.com/with/onions.md)
- [parsley](https://whatcombines.com/with/parsley.md)
- [pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/pork.md)
- [poultry](https://whatcombines.com/with/poultry.md)
- [shallots](https://whatcombines.com/with/shallots.md)
- [sorrel](https://whatcombines.com/with/sorrel.md)
- [tomatoes](https://whatcombines.com/with/tomatoes.md)
- [trout](https://whatcombines.com/with/trout.md)

Source: https://whatcombines.com/with/escarole