01
Radicchio
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Bitter and crisp, closest flavor match
10.0
endive substitutes
5 substitutes · avg score 9.0 · Crisp, pale yellow-green chicory with tightly packed, slightly bitter leaves and a refreshing crunch. Eaten raw in salads, used as a scoop for appetizers, or braised whole, grilled, or roasted to mellow its bitterness.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Arugula
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Peppery and tender; similar crisp bite in salads, slightly stronger flavor than endive
10.0
03
Fennel
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Slice raw for crisp anise-flavored salad; braise for sweet, mellow side dish
10.0
04
Escarole
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Same family, slightly less bitter
7.5
05
Lettuce
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Mild and tender; works for lettuce cups and wraps, no bitterness
7.5