Best 9 Curly Endive Salad Recipes

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**Curly Endive Salad: A Medley of Flavors and Textures**

Welcome to the world of curly endive salad, a delightful dish that combines the unique flavors and textures of curly endive, a slightly bitter green, with a symphony of other ingredients. This salad is a feast for the senses, offering a delightful interplay of tastes and textures that will keep your taste buds engaged. From the crisp and peppery bite of the endive to the sweetness of fruits, the nuttiness of seeds, and the tanginess of dressings, each ingredient in this salad contributes to a harmonious and unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing lunch option or a vibrant side dish to complement your main course, this curly endive salad has something for everyone. Dive into our collection of recipes and discover the endless possibilities of this versatile green. From classic combinations to innovative twists, these recipes will guide you in creating a curly endive salad that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CURLY ENDIVE SALAD



Curly Endive Salad image

"My wife grows herbs in our tiny city garden," relates Roger Burch of Cuddebackville, New York. "I use oregano and mint to season this refreshing unique salad I created."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups torn curly endive, Belgian endive and/or escarole
1/4 cup chopped red onion
24 pimiento-stuffed olives
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 3 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, toss the endive, onion and olives. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, oregano, mint, salt and pepper; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 956mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CURLY ENDIVE SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING



Curly Endive Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing image

Provided by Carl Hittinger

Categories     Salad     Side     Bacon     Endive     Bon Appétit     Pennsylvania

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 large egg
1 cup canned vegetable broth, low-salt chicken broth or water
6 bacon slices, cut into 1-inch piece
1 large head curly endive or other bitter lettuce (such as escarole), torn into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and flour in small bowl. Gradually whisk in vinegar, then egg. Whisk in broth.
  • Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp and brown. Whisk in vinegar mixture. Stir until dressing comes to simmer and thickens. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over low heat before continuing.)
  • Place endive in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.

CURLY ENDIVE, APPLE, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD



Curly Endive, Apple, and Gorgonzola Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 small heads curly endive, preferable frisee
3 large Granny Smith apples
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 ounces Gorgonzola, crumbled
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Separate endive leaves and wash well in cold running water. Trim and discard stems, break leaves into bite-sized pieces, and pat dry. Set aside in a bowl.
  • Peel and core apples and cut into thin slices. In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add apple slices to cream mixture. (The apples can now be reserved in the refrigerator as long as 4 hours.)
  • At serving time, pour apple and cream mixture onto endive. Toss well to coat and serve immediately.

CURLY ENDIVE & WALNUT SALAD



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Make and share this Curly Endive & Walnut Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by simplesundays

Categories     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 large curly endive lettuce or 1/4 large escarole, torn into bite size pieces
1 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1 green onion, minced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Combine endive, tomato and walnuts in large salad bowl.
  • Mix green onion, vinegar and mustard in small bowl.
  • Slowly, whisk in oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper, pour over dressing over salad and toss.

CURLY ENDIVE SALAD



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Got this from "The Italian Country Table" where its called "Roman Salad". We enjoy it, hope you do too. I don't always use the belgian endive so I guess you don't have to either. I like to serve this with grilled meats.

Provided by Ilysse

Categories     European

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head curly endive lettuce
2 heads Belgian endive
2 whole salted anchovies or 3 anchovies packed in oil
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (to taste)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Wash greens and cut into bite sized pieces.
  • Bone anchovies if needed and mash together with the garlic with a mortar and pestle into a paste.
  • Blend in the vinegar and let sit about 5 minutes.
  • Toss the greens with the anchovy mixture.
  • Add olive oil and salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately.

CURLY ENDIVE SALAD WITH CRANBERRY-BACON VINAIGRETTE AND BLUE CHEESE PASTRIES



Curly Endive Salad with Cranberry-Bacon Vinaigrette and Blue Cheese Pastries image

Categories     Salad     Side     Bake     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Blue Cheese     Cranberry     Bacon     Endive     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 sheet frozen puff pastry (half of 17 1/4-ounce package), thawed
1 egg, beaten to blend (glaze)
9 smoked bacon slices, chopped
1/3 cup minced shallots
1 cup ruby Port
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
6 heaping tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
9 cups bite-size curly endive

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Unfold pastry onto work service. Using 2-inch- diameter scalloped cookie cutter, cut out 12 rounds. Using 1-inch-diameter cookie cutter, cut out centers of 6 pastry rounds. Discard centers. Pierce 2-inch rounds all over with fork. Brush edges with egg glaze. Top with pastry rings, pressing gently. Transfer to large baking sheet. Bake until puffed and golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool. Pull out uncooked portion from centers of pastries and discard. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Cook bacon in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Pour 3 tablespoons bacon drippings into small bowl. Discard all but 1 teaspoon of remaining drippings from skillet. Add shallots to drippings in skillet; sauté over medium-high heat until tender, about 3 minutes. Add Port and cranberries and bring to boil, scraping any browned bits. Boil until cranberries are soft and liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add reserved 3 tablespoons bacon drippings and stir just until warm. Pour vinegar into small bowl. Gradually whisk in Port mixture.
  • Meanwhile, place pastries on baking sheet. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon cheese into center of each. Bake until cheese is soft, about 6 minutes.
  • Place endive in large bowl. Pour warm dressing over and toss. Divide greens among 6 plates. Sprinkle with bacon. Top each with 1 pastry and serve.

CURLY ENDIVE AND APPLE SMOKED BACON SALAD



Curly Endive and Apple Smoked Bacon Salad image

Provided by Michael Lomonaco

Categories     Salad     Bacon     Summer     Endive

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound thick-cut slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (lardons)
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 head curly endive, cut into bite-size pieces, well washed and dried
1 cup fresh croutons

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a hot skillet over low heat. Cook completely to render fat. Remove lardons from skillet and reserve on paper towels. From the skillet remove 2 tablespoons of rendered fat to a bowl. Add shallots to fat. Stir in mustard and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in oil until dressing is emulsified.
  • Toss curly endive pieces with bacon, vinaigrette, and croutons.

CURLY ENDIVE SALAD WITH RADISHES, CORIANDER AND BACON



Curly Endive Salad with Radishes, Coriander and Bacon image

Categories     Salad     Blender     Side     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Bacon     Radish     Endive     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds
1 large shallot, chopped
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
10 tablespoons olive oil
3 bacon slices
16 cups bite-size pieces curly endive (from 1 large head)
1 bunch radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place coriander seeds in heavy small skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until fragrant and dark in color, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Place in blender. Add chopped shallot and red wine vinegar. Blend until coriander seeds are chopped, about 1 minute. Add olive oil and blend well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Bring mixture to room temperature before using.)
  • Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels; reserve bacon drippings. Whisk bacon drippings into dressing. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Crumble bacon.
  • Combine curly endive, radishes and bacon in large bowl. Add enough dressing to coat salad; toss to blend.

RED-LEAF LETTUCE, CURLY ENDIVE, AND CASHEW SALAD



Red-Leaf Lettuce, Curly Endive, and Cashew Salad image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cashew     Endive     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups torn red-leaf lettuce, rinsed and spun dry
2 cups torn curly endive (chicory), rinsed and spun dry
2 tablespoons roasted cashews, chopped fine

Steps:

  • In bowl whisk together the vinegar, the mustard, and salt and pepper to taste and whisk in the oil, whisking until the dressing is emulsified.
  • Add the red-leaf lettuce, the curly endive, and the cashews and toss the salad well.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh curly endive: Look for heads that are bright green and crisp. Avoid any that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Wash the curly endive thoroughly: Rinse the heads under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Dry the curly endive: Use a salad spinner or pat the leaves dry with paper towels to remove excess water.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the curly endive: This will help to prevent the leaves from tearing.
  • Add other ingredients to your salad: Curly endive pairs well with a variety of other ingredients, such as nuts, seeds, cheese, and fruit.
  • Dress the salad with a light vinaigrette: A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, and Dijon mustard is a great option.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Curly endive is best enjoyed fresh. If you need to make the salad ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.

Conclusion:

Curly endive salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With its slightly bitter flavor and crunchy texture, curly endive is a great addition to any salad. So next time you are looking for a new salad to try, give curly endive a try. You won't be disappointed!

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