Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for frisee
Best swap for frisee: Arugula.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Frisee?
The best swap for Frisee is Arugula. Another option is Mixed Greens, 1:1 in raw salads; a blend of baby leaves, some of which include curly endive, the plant frisee comes from. The table below also lists Curly Endive, Escarole and Radicchio, 5 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Arugula | Best match for Frisee. How to use it: Use it 1:1 in raw salads; peppery rather than bitter, with soft flat leaves. |
| Mixed greens | 1:1 in raw salads; a blend of baby leaves, some of which include curly endive, the plant frisee comes from |
| Curly endive | 1:1; frisee is the young inner head of curly endive, so the mature leaf is the same plant and more bitter |
| Escarole | 1:1; broader and milder leaves from the same chicory family, so tear the inner leaves for salads |
| Radicchio | 1:1; far more bitter and much firmer, so it adds color rather than the wispy texture |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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