Best 13 Endive Salad With Apples Walnuts And Gorgonzola Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this exquisite endive salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Featuring a vibrant ensemble of crisp endive, sweet and tangy apples, crunchy walnuts, and savory Gorgonzola cheese, this salad offers a delightful interplay of flavors and textures. Drizzled with a luscious honey-balsamic vinaigrette, this dish is elevated to an unforgettable symphony of tastes.

In addition to the classic endive salad, this article presents a tempting array of variations to suit diverse preferences. The walnut-apple-blue cheese salad offers a slightly different take on the classic, replacing Gorgonzola with tangy blue cheese for an equally delectable result. If you prefer a vegetarian option, the apple-walnut-cranberry salad provides a delightful balance of sweet, tart, and nutty flavors. And for those seeking a lighter option, the endive salad with citrus dressing delivers a refreshing burst of flavor with its zesty dressing.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure culinary success, featuring step-by-step instructions and a comprehensive list of ingredients. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress, this article has something for everyone. So embark on a culinary journey and discover the endless possibilities of endive salad, a dish that promises to leave a lasting impression on your palate.

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

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.

CURLY ENDIVE, APPLE, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD



Curly Endive, Apple, and Gorgonzola Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 small heads curly endive, preferably frisee
3 large Granny Smith apples
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3 ounces Gorgonzola, crumbled
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 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, PEAR, AND ROQUEFORT SALAD



Endive, Pear, and Roquefort Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

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 SALAD WITH APPLES, WALNUTS AND GORGONZOLA



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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 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.

ENDIVE & GORGONZOLA



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 head Belgian endive
Parsley leaves
4 ounces good creamy Gorgonzola, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Carefully peel the leaves from the head of endive, and place them open-side up on a serving platter. Place one leaf of parsley at the base of each endive leaf and 1 tablespoon of Gorgonzola artfully on top of the parsley.

ENDIVE, APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD



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This classic French combination makes a great autumn and winter salad. Walnuts and apples are always a good mix, and their flavors contrast nicely with the bitter endive. Gruyère cheese has a nutty flavor and adds a bit of protein, as well.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound (about 6) Belgian endives
1 tart apple
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Scant 1/2 cup broken walnut pieces
1 1/2 ounces Gruyère cheese, cut in thin slivers about 1/3 heaped cup
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or a mix of chopped fresh parsley and chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons walnut oil
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Remove any damaged outer leaves of the endives and rinse with cold water. Dry with paper towels, then separate the leaves, or slice crosswise, about 1/2 inch thick. Place in a wide salad bowl. Add the walnuts, gruyère, parsley and tarragon.
  • Quarter the apple and cut away the core, then slice very thin (you should have at least 16 slices). Place in a bowl of water acidulated with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  • Whisk together the vinegars, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the oils. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Drain the apple slices, dry on paper towels, then add to the salad bowl. Toss with the dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 220, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 333 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

APPLE, WALNUT, AND ENDIVE SALAD



Apple, Walnut, and Endive Salad image

This salad pairs bitter endive and arugula with apples and walnuts in a honey-mustard dressing. Don't forget the goat cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons grainy mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1 shallot, minced
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 red apples, quartered, cored, and each quarter cut into 8 wedges
3 ounces baby arugula, washed and dried (6 cups)
1 Belgian endive, leaves separated, washed and dried
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
2 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a small skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts, stirring frequently until crisp and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mustard, honey, shallot, and vinegar until well combined. Whisk in the oil until thick; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add apple and arugula; toss to coat. Arrange endive leaves on four serving plates, top with apple mixture and scatter mint, cheese, and walnuts over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g

ENDIVE SALAD



Endive Salad image

Colorful endive leaves are drizzled with an easy, no-cook dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 green endives
3 red endives
1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Trim ends of endives. Halve endives lengthwise and thinly slice lengthwise. Toss in salad bowl with lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Salad can be made a few hours ahead and kept chilled in the fridge until ready to serve.

ENDIVE AND APPLE SALAD WITH SPICED WALNUTS



Endive and Apple Salad With Spiced Walnuts image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg white
1 teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons Passover wine, ruby port or grape juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch cayenne (optional)
1 pound walnut halves
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 apples, cored and thinly sliced
2 large or 3 small endive heads, thinly sliced crosswise into rounds
3 cups arugula, packed
Black pepper and flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 300 degrees. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with a nonstick liner or parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together egg white and 1/2 teaspoon salt until frothy. Whisk in sugar, wine, cinnamon and cayenne (if desired) until smooth. Add nuts and toss until they are well coated with egg mixture.
  • Spread nuts on baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. The nuts should be glazed and golden at the edges. Let cool. Coarsely chop 1 cup of the nuts (save the rest for noshing).
  • Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine shallot, vinegar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and toss well. Let sit for 10 minutes, then whisk in olive oil. Add apples, and toss to coat.
  • Put endive and arugula in a salad bowl. Add apple mixture and chopped nuts, and toss well. Season to taste with more salt and black pepper, and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 725, UnsaturatedFat 54 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 406 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams

ENDIVE AND APPLE SALAD



Endive and Apple Salad image

This salad came to The Times from Kathryn Anible, a personal chef in New York, whose solution to adding color to your winter table lies in this fresh, crunchy salad. "I just like it because the endive is not frequently used in salads, and it tends to be a little bitter," she said. "The apple sweetens it up a little bit and makes it more approachable. It has a nice crunchy, fresh texture."

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon honey
Dash of salt
1/4 cup pecans
2 heads of endive, chopped
1 cup arugula
1 apple, sliced thin
1/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled (optional)

Steps:

  • To make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, juice and honey. Season with salt.
  • In a small sauté pan, toast the pecans over medium heat. Allow to cool.
  • Mix together the endive, arugula, apple and cherries (or cranberries) in a medium-size bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Top with the pecans and goat cheese (optional).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 222, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 43 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

ENDIVE SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA, APPLE, AND HAZELNUTS



Endive Salad with Gorgonzola, Apple, and Hazelnuts image

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.

APPLE, ENDIVE & GORGONZOLA SALAD



Apple, Endive & Gorgonzola Salad image

This recipe from Gourmet Magazine (October 1998) makes a wonderfully simple and delicious winter salad. The dressing is fabulous and you may want to try it on other salads. (Also, this makes a lightly dressed salad, some may want to double the dressing. Cut the apple soon before serving so that it does not brown. You can also try this with raw (untoasted) or candied nuts. Enjoy!

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup walnuts or 1/4 cup pecans
3 Belgian endive
1 granny smith apple
1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola (about 1 ounce)
1 teaspoon minced fresh chives
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Endives: Select firm and crisp endives with tightly packed leaves. Avoid any wilted or bruised ones.
  • Prepare the Endives Properly: Remove the tough outer leaves and cut off the root ends. Slice or tear the endives into bite-sized pieces.
  • Use a Variety of Apples: Different apples provide different flavors and textures to the salad. Granny Smith apples add a tartness, while Honeycrisp apples offer a sweet crunch.
  • Toast the Walnuts: Toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor and gives them a slightly crunchy texture.
  • Use Good Quality Gorgonzola Cheese: Gorgonzola is a key ingredient in this salad, so make sure to use a good quality cheese that has a strong, pungent flavor.
  • Make a Simple Dressing: A simple vinaigrette dressing made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper is all you need to bring the flavors of the salad together.
  • Chill Before Serving: Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld and develop.

Conclusion:

This endive salad with apples, walnuts, and gorgonzola is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of bitter endives, sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and pungent gorgonzola cheese creates a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you serve it as a starter or a main course, this salad is sure to impress your guests. So, next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad recipe, give this endive salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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