Best 11 Endive And Pear Salad Recipes

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**Endive and Pear Salad: A Refreshing and Elegant Appetizer**

When it comes to appetizers that are both elegant and refreshing, endive and pear salad stands out as a true culinary delight. This classic dish features crisp endive leaves, sweet and juicy pears, and a tangy dressing that brings all the flavors together. With variations ranging from simple to gourmet, the endive and pear salad offers a versatile canvas for culinary creativity. From the classic combination of walnuts and blue cheese to the sophisticated addition of roasted butternut squash and pomegranate seeds, each recipe in this article presents a unique take on this timeless salad. Whether you're seeking a light and healthy lunch option or an impressive starter for your next dinner party, these endive and pear salad recipes are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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ENDIVE, PEAR, AND ROQUEFORT SALAD



Endive, Pear, and Roquefort Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 to 6 heads of Belgian endive
1 1/2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
*1 egg yolk, at room temperature
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons good olive oil
2 ripe Bartlett pears, halved, cored, and sliced
1/4 pound good Roquefort cheese
1/2 cup toasted walnut halves

Steps:

  • Trim off the core end of each head of endive and slice it in half lengthwise. Cut out the cores, separate the leaves, and place 1 1/2 to 2 heads of endive on each plate.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, egg yolk, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Toss the pears with some vinaigrette and place on the endive. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the endive leaves to moisten them. Crumble the Roquefort onto the endive. Sprinkle with walnuts and serve at room temperature.

ENDIVE AND PEAR SALAD



Endive and Pear Salad image

Provided by Susannah Locketti

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head Belgian endive
1 head romaine lettuce, leaves torn
1 Bosc pear
2 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Clean the endive with a dry paper towel and slice off the bottom to separate the leaves. Arrange the leaves around the edge of a large platter. Fill the inside with torn romaine leaves. Cut the pear into thin slices and arrange throughout the platter. Sprinkle the gorgonzola and walnuts on top and season with pepper.
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the jam and balsamic vinegar and heat for several seconds until warm. Stir with a small whisk. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
  • From Food Network Star: The Official Insider's Guide to America's Hottest Food Show By Ian Jackman. Copyright (c) 2011 By Food Network. By arrangement with William Morris Cookbooks/HarperCollins Publishers.

ENDIVE AND RADICCHIO SALAD WITH CARAMELIZED PEAR



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This recipe came to The Times from Bruno Davaillon, the executive chef of the celebrated Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek restaurant in Dallas. It is an elegant twist on the ubiquitous blue cheese-pear salad combination. Grilling the radicchio removes the bitterness from the leafy green, helping it to better complement the pears and endive.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 Comice pears
Olive oil, for drizzle
Honey, for drizzle
1 tablespoon allspice
Butter, one pat
3 ounces Roquefort style blue cheese
5 ounces butter, softened
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt
Pepper
3 tablespoons flour
2 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons Panko style bread crumbs
Cooking oil for deep frying (such as olive or peanut oil)
2 ounces walnuts, chopped
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons walnut oil
Salt
Pepper
3 endives

Steps:

  • Peel the pears, cut them in half and trim to remove the seeds. Reserve one uncooked pear to finish the salad, and roast the remaining two. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the two pears cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle pears with olive oil, honey and allspice and top with a small pat of butter. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Set aside.
  • Make the blue cheese fritters. Combine cheese and butter in a mixing bowl until soft and fully incorporated. Add Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Form into small balls and refrigerate for 15 minutes, or until firm. Once firm, roll the balls between your palms to obtain a perfectly round shape. Dredge balls in flour, then beaten egg, then bread crumbs. The uncooked fritters can be reserved in the refrigerator until ready to fry. To fry, heat enough oil to cover the fritters in a fryer to 375 degrees. Add fritters to the pan and fry until golden brown.
  • Make the walnut dressing. Toast walnuts in sauté pan for five minutes. Allow to cool, then chop. In a separate bowl, combine honey and ice wine vinegar and mix well. Add minced shallot and walnut oil. Mix with chopped walnuts and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Make the salad. Cut radicchio in half and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook on hot grill for a couple of minutes on each side. Slice washed and dried endive into long strips.
  • To assemble the salad, lay roasted radicchio on large plate. Season endive with walnut dressing and arrange around the radicchio. Top with roasted pear and freshly fried fritters. Finish with raw pear shavings.

ENDIVE, PEAR AND ROQUEFORT SALAD



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This is a wonderful recipe by Ina Garten / The Barefoot Contessa. It is from her book "Barefoot in Paris". We paid $9.95 each for a lesser endive salad a few nights ago, so I vowed to find one to make at home and boy, did we love this!! I couldn't wait to share, and hope you like it! (Please note: this recipe has one raw egg yolk...)

Provided by Pianolady

Categories     Pears

Time 15m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 -6 heads Belgian endive
1 1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 egg yolk (at room temperature)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 ripe bartlett pears (halved, cored and sliced)
1/4 lb of good Roquefort cheese
1/2 cup of toasted walnut halves

Steps:

  • Trim off the core end of each head of endive and slice it in half lengthwise.
  • Cut out the cores, separate the leaves, and place 1 1/2 to 2 heads of endive on each plate.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, egg yolk, salt and pepper.
  • Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion.
  • Toss the pears with some vinaigrette and place on the endive.
  • Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the endive leaves to moisten them.
  • Crumble the Roquefort onto the endive.
  • Sprinkle with walnuts and serve at room temperature.
  • Enjoy!

ENDIVE, PEAR, AND STILTON SALAD



Endive, Pear, and Stilton Salad image

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Fruit     Leafy Green     Vegetable     Appetizer     Brunch     Roast     Picnic     Vegetarian     Lunch     Blue Cheese     Pear     Fall     Endive     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

For dressing
1 shallot
1 whole star anise*
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon Port
For salad
2 firm-ripe pears (preferably Bosc)
4 Belgian endives
5 ounces Stilton cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
Garnish: chopped fresh parsley leaves or fresh chervil sprigs
*available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Chop shallot and crush star anise. In a blender blend shallot, oil, orange juice, and Port until emulsified. Transfer mixture to a small bowl or jar and add star anise and salt and pepper to taste. Chill dressing, covered, at least 4 hours and up to 1 day. Pour dressing through a sieve into a bowl and discard solids. Whisk dressing until combined well.
  • Make salad:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Halve and core pears. Cut pears lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and arrange in one layer on baking sheet. Roast pears in middle of oven until pale golden, about 10 minutes, and cool on baking sheet.
  • Separate endive leaves, and, if desired, cut leaves crosswise into 1 1/2-inch-thick pieces.
  • On a platter or 4 salad plates arrange pears, endive leaves, and Stilton and drizzle dressing on top. Garnish salad with parsley or chervil.

PEAR, ENDIVE AND WATERCRESS SALAD



Pear, Endive and Watercress Salad image

Categories     Salad     Vegetarian     Goat Cheese     Pear     Winter     Endive     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs from sourdough bread (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 large garlic clove
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup walnut oil or olive oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pears, cored, thinly sliced
4 heads Belgian endive, thinly sliced
2 bunches watercress, trimmed
2 cups walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Slice goat cheese into 6 equal portions; form each into ball. Flatten cheese balls into 2-inch-diameter rounds. Place breadcrumbs in shallow dish. Coat cheese rounds completely with breadcrumbs. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
  • Mix vinegar, garlic clove, shallot and Dijon mustard in blender. With machine running, gradually add walnut oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cheese rounds to skillet and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer cheese rounds to paper towels; let drain completely.
  • Toss pears, endive and watercress in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among 6 plates. Sprinkle walnuts over salads. Place 1 goat cheese round in center of each salad and serve.

BELGIAN ENDIVE, BABY ARUGULA, AND ASIAN PEAR SALAD



BELGIAN ENDIVE, BABY ARUGULA, AND ASIAN PEAR SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Healthy     Lettuce

Yield 2-3 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large Belgian endive
2-3 oz of baby arugula
1 Asian pear
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
black pepper, adjust to taste

Steps:

  • Cut Belgian endive into 1/4"-wide sections. Discard stem. Remove any thick stems from arugula if necessary. Peel the Asian pear (Optional. I leave the skin on.) and dice into 1/4-1/2" chunks. Transfer lettuce and pear into bowl. Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and black pepper. Toss gently.

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.

PEAR, ARUGULA AND ENDIVE SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS



Pear, Arugula and Endive Salad with Candied Walnuts image

Categories     Salad     Christmas     Pear     Walnut     Arugula     Winter     Endive     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 10 (first-course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons walnut oil or olive oil
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 cups arugula, torn into pieces (about 12 ounces)
4 heads Belgian endive, trimmed, leaves separated
2 firm but ripe pears, halved, cored, thinly sliced lengthwise
Candied Walnuts

Steps:

  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Add walnut oil and extra-virgin olive oil; whisk until well blended. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour and rewhisk before continuing.)
  • Toss arugula in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide arugula among 10 plates. Arrange endive leaves and pear slices atop arugula on each. Drizzle with more dressing. Sprinkle with Candied Walnuts and serve.

CABRALES CHEESE SOUFFLES WITH ENDIVE AND ASIAN PEAR SALAD



Cabrales Cheese Souffles with Endive and Asian Pear Salad image

Provided by Todd Davies

Categories     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Cheese     Egg     Appetizer     Brunch     Bake     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Winter     Asian Pear     Endive     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
6 ounces Cabrales or Maytag blue cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup packed)
3 large eggs, separated
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Endive and Asian Pear Salad

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter six 3/4-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups. Dust with flour; shake out excess. Place dishes in roasting pan. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup flour; whisk 1 minute. Gradually add milk and whisk until mixture is thick and smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheese and whisk until melted and smooth. Whisk in egg yolks, pepper, and kosher salt. Cool soufflé base 15 minutes.
  • Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in medium bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold whites into soufflé base in 2 additions (mixture will be runny). Divide soufflé among prepared dishes. Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of dishes. Bake until soufflés are slightly puffed and golden on top, about 35 minutes (soufflés may not rise above rim of dishes). (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Remove soufflés from water bath; let stand at room temperature. Place soufflé dishes on baking sheet and rewarm in 350°F oven 10 minutes.)
  • Divide Endive and Asian Pear Salad among 6 plates. Place 1 soufflé dish alongside salad on each plate and serve.

ENDIVE AND GRAPE SALAD WITH PEAR VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Chuck Hughes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups fresh pear juice (about 4 pears)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup canola oil
Water, as necessary
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil, for toasting nuts
1/4 cup pine nuts
4 endives, trimmed
2 cups red grapes, halved
2 pears, cored and julienned
1/2 cup/100 g Mimolette cheese*, cut into brunoise (1/8 by 1/8 by 1/8-inch cubes)

Steps:

  • For the pear vinaigrette: Heat the pear juice on stovetop over medium heat to reduce to 1/4 of its original amount, for 40 minutes, until caramelized. Set aside and let cool.
  • In a bowl, mix the reduced pear juice, cider vinegar, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard. Slowly add the canola oil whisking constantly. Season the vinaigrette with salt, and pepper, to taste. Add a little more pear juice or water if the vinaigrette is too thick. Set aside.
  • For the salad:
  • In a pan, add the olive oil and toast the pine nuts on medium-high heat. Keep an eye on them because they tend to burn fast.
  • Place the endives and grapes in a bowl, add the vinaigrette and mix well. Transfer the salad mixture in the serving bowls and garnish with pears, pine nuts and cheese.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and firm pears for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the pears and endive to prevent them from bruising.
  • If you don't have endive, you can use other bitter greens like radicchio or arugula.
  • To make the dressing, whisk all of the ingredients together until smooth.
  • Toss the salad just before serving to prevent the dressing from wilting the greens.
  • Garnish the salad with crumbled blue cheese, chopped walnuts, or dried cranberries for extra flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

This endive and pear salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet pears, bitter endive, and tangy dressing is sure to please everyone at your table. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is a great option for busy weeknights or special occasions alike.

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