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Belgian Endive: The flavor is mild and bitter. Smaller endives have a more delicate flavor. Look for endives that are smooth and white with yellow tips. The leaves should be closed at the tips.
Red Belgian Endive
Endive: This is a popular salad ingredient because it adds flavor and texture. The light-yellow center is mild, while the outer green leaves are a little bitter.
Escarole: Escarole can be eaten raw, but it also makes and excellent vegetable. The more water used, the more mild the flavor would be.
Frisee: Sometimes referred to as a French endive, this is a popular salad item. A good head of frisee would have a lot of light-yellow leaves in the center, surrounded by dark green outer leaves.
Radicchio: When eaten raw, radicchio has a bittersweet flavor similar to belgian endive.
Treviso Radicchio
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