Best 6 Endive And Gorgonzola Salad Recipes

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**Endive and Gorgonzola Salad: A Delightful Symphony of Flavors and Textures**

Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds and captivates your senses - the Endive and Gorgonzola Salad. This exquisite dish is a harmonious blend of crisp endive, creamy gorgonzola cheese, sweet caramelized walnuts, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette. The contrasting textures and flavors create a symphony of sensations that will leave you craving for more.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Endive and Gorgonzola Salad:** Experience the timeless elegance of this classic recipe. Fresh endive leaves are generously filled with crumbled gorgonzola cheese, creating a delightful contrast between the delicate bitterness of the greens and the rich, pungent flavor of the cheese. Drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette, this salad is a symphony of simplicity and sophistication.

2. **Warm Endive and Gorgonzola Salad:** Elevate your salad experience with this warm and comforting variation. Roasted endive leaves are tossed with caramelized walnuts, crumbled gorgonzola, and a warm balsamic vinaigrette. The caramelized walnuts add a touch of sweetness and crunch, while the warm vinaigrette enhances the flavors of the endive and gorgonzola, creating a truly indulgent dish.

3. **Endive, Gorgonzola, and Pear Salad:** Discover a delightful fusion of flavors in this unique salad. Crisp endive leaves are topped with creamy gorgonzola cheese, sweet and juicy pear slices, and candied walnuts. The candied walnuts provide a delightful crunch and sweetness, while the pear adds a refreshing and slightly tart note, balancing the richness of the gorgonzola.

4. **Endive, Gorgonzola, and Bacon Salad:** Indulge in a hearty and savory salad that satisfies your cravings. Fresh endive leaves are filled with crumbled gorgonzola cheese, crispy bacon bits, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. The smoky bacon adds a delightful layer of flavor and texture, creating a salad that is both satisfying and addictive.

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ENDIVE AND GORGONZOLA SALAD



Endive and Gorgonzola Salad image

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Side     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Apple     Walnut     Fall     Healthy     Endive     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup walnuts
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 Belgian endives
1 Granny Smith apple
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 1 ounce)
1 teaspoon minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a shallow baking pan toast walnuts in middle of oven until fragrant, about 10 minutes, and cool. Chop walnuts.
  • In a small bowl whisk together vinegars and 1/2 teaspoon honey and add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Separate 4 outer leaves from each endive and arrange 3 leaves on each of 4 plates. Cut remaining endive crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and put in a large bowl. Peel apple and using a mandoline or other manual slicer cut thin slices lengthwise from 4 sides, stopping just before core. Make small stacks of slices and cut stacks into thin julienne strips.
  • Toss sliced endive with dressing and divide among plates, mounding on whole leaves. Top salads with Gorgonzola, walnuts, apple, chives, and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle remaining 2 teaspoons honey over salads.

ENDIVE SALAD WITH APPLES, WALNUTS AND GORGONZOLA



Endive Salad with Apples, Walnuts and Gorgonzola image

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Fruit     Leafy Green     Nut     Side     Lunch     Blue Cheese     Apple     Walnut     Winter     Endive     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup walnut oil
1/4 cup Sherry wine vinegar
1 large shallot, minced
5 heads Belgian endive, halved lengthwise, cut into matchstick-size strips
4 cups lightly packed arugula (about 6 large bunches)
2 medium-size Red Delicious apples, cored, quartered, thinly sliced
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 4 1/2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Whisk both oils, vinegar and shallot in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Combine endive, arugula, apples, walnuts and Gorgonzola in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Divide among 6 plates and serve.

ENDIVE SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA, APPLE, AND HAZELNUTS



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This salad -- boasting tangy apples, funky Gorgonzola, and crunchy hazelnuts -- is satisfying enough to pack for a light lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup blanched hazelnuts (skinless)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 heads Belgian endive, halved lengthwise, cored, and sliced 1/2 inch wide lengthwise
2 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup), plus more for garnish (optional)
1 Fuji or Gala apple, halved, cored, and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast until golden, 5 to 8 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Add endive, apple, Gorgonzola, and hazelnuts; toss gently to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with more Gorgonzola, if desired.

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.

ENDIVE AND PEAR SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA CREAM DRESSING



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Make and share this Endive and Pear Salad With Gorgonzola Cream Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 13m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
4 heads Belgian endive, large, sliced
1 large pear, halved, cored, sliced
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 1/4 cups gorgonzola, crumbled
salt
pepper
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted, husked
fresh chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk 3 tablespoons vinegar, oil and honey in a large bowl to blend.
  • Add endive and pear and toss to coat.
  • Blend sour cream, yogurt and remaining1 tablespoons of cider vinegar in medium bowl; mix in cheese.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mound salad on plater and top with dressing, then nuts and chives.

ENDIVE AND ROMAINE SALAD WITH WALNUTS, PEARS, AND GORGONZOLA AND RASPBERRY BALSAMIC DRIZZLE



Endive and Romaine Salad with Walnuts, Pears, and Gorgonzola and Raspberry Balsamic Drizzle image

Provided by Susannah Locketti

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large endive
1 head romaine lettuce
1 Bosc pear
2 ounces Gorgonzola, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Clean the endive with a dry paper towel and remove the core from the bottom to separate the leaves. Arrange the leaves in a circle on a large platter. Fill the inside of the circle with torn pieces of romaine lettuce. Cut the pear into thin slices and arrange throughout. Sprinkle the Gorgonzola and walnuts over the salad and season with pepper.
  • In a small microwaveable bowl, combine the jam with the balsamic vinegar. Heat for several seconds until slightly warm and then stir with a small wire whisk until combined. Drizzle over the salad and serve.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut endive if available.
  • Choose a good quality, creamy gorgonzola cheese.
  • If you don't have walnuts on hand, use pecans or almonds instead.
  • For a sweeter salad, add a few slices of pear or apple.
  • For a more savory salad, add some crumbled bacon or pancetta.
  • Serve the salad immediately after dressing it, as the endive will wilt if it sits too long.

Conclusion:

This endive and gorgonzola salad is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. It's perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. The combination of endive, gorgonzola, walnuts, and balsamic vinaigrette is simply irresistible. So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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