Endive
noun
A green plant used in salads or cooked like spinach.
I decided to add endive to my salad for its unique, slightly bitter flavor.

Often appears as...
- belgian endive
- curly endive
noun
A kind of endive with broad leaves, typically used in salads.
The crisp texture and slightly bitter taste of Belgian endive make it a great addition to salads.

Often appears as...
- grilled belgian endive
- roasted belgian endive
noun
A kind of endive with curly leaves, also known as frisée.
Curly endive has a delicate, lacy appearance and a slightly bitter flavor.

Often appears as...
- curly endive salad
- fresh curly endive
noun
A green plant used in salads or cooked like spinach.
I decided to add endive to my salad for its unique, slightly bitter flavor.

Often appears as...
- belgian endive
- curly endive
noun
A kind of endive with broad leaves, typically used in salads.
The crisp texture and slightly bitter taste of Belgian endive make it a great addition to salads.

Often appears as...
- grilled belgian endive
- roasted belgian endive
noun
A kind of endive with curly leaves, also known as frisée.
Curly endive has a delicate, lacy appearance and a slightly bitter flavor.

Often appears as...
- curly endive salad
- fresh curly endive
Definition 1 of 3

Salad Bitterness
Endive adds a unique bitterness to salads, distinguishing it from sweeter greens.

She tossed her salad with endive for a bitter twist.
Cooking Versatility
Endive can be cooked or served raw, making it versatile in kitchen use.

We sautéed endive as a spinach substitute.
Unique Flavor
Endive's slightly bitter taste may be unexpected, so use it sparingly initially.

Add a few leaves of endive to taste its unique flavor.
Salad Bitterness
Endive adds a unique bitterness to salads, distinguishing it from sweeter greens.

She tossed her salad with endive for a bitter twist.
Cooking Versatility
Endive can be cooked or served raw, making it versatile in kitchen use.

We sautéed endive as a spinach substitute.
Unique Flavor
Endive's slightly bitter taste may be unexpected, so use it sparingly initially.

Add a few leaves of endive to taste its unique flavor.
Salad Bitterness
Endive adds a unique bitterness to salads, distinguishing it from sweeter greens.

She tossed her salad with endive for a bitter twist.
Cooking Versatility
Endive can be cooked or served raw, making it versatile in kitchen use.

We sautéed endive as a spinach substitute.
Unique Flavor
Endive's slightly bitter taste may be unexpected, so use it sparingly initially.

Add a few leaves of endive to taste its unique flavor.
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