**Endive Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing: A Delightful Appetizer or Light Meal**
Endive salad with blue cheese dressing is a classic dish that combines the slightly bitter taste of endive with the creamy, tangy flavor of blue cheese dressing. This simple yet elegant salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a starter for a special dinner. The endive leaves, with their unique shape and texture, add a delightful crunch to the salad, while the blue cheese dressing provides a rich and flavorful contrast. The salad can be easily customized with additional ingredients, such as nuts, dried fruit, or grilled chicken, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by everyone. This article offers two variations of the classic endive salad: a traditional blue cheese dressing recipe and a lighter, yogurt-based dressing for those who prefer a healthier option. Both dressings are quick and easy to make, and they perfectly complement the endive leaves. Whether you're a fan of classic blue cheese dressing or looking for a lighter alternative, this article has the perfect recipe for you.
ENDIVE AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 14m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Puree 1/3 cup blue cheese, 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt and 3 tablespoons milk in a blender. Stir in some chopped chives, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Slice 4 heads endive lengthwise; toss with the dressing. Top with toasted walnuts, dried cranberries and more blue cheese and chives.
ENDIVE SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS, ORANGE CARAMEL DRESSING AND BLUE CHEESE
You can use a lot of oranges for this recipe: Minneolas, tangerines, navels. You can also use tangerines if you prefer - whatever looks best at the supermarket. This is fun because you candy the nuts and clean the caramel off the pan by using it to make a tasty dressing. The sweetness is so good with the walnuts and bitter greens. Use endive, chicory, escarole, radicchio or whatever other bitter greens are good. Want to be dairy-free? Simply omit the blue cheese.
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Arrange the walnuts on a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and place in the center of the oven. Toast until the nuts are golden brown, really toasted, 5 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Spray a parchment paper-lined baking sheet with nonstick spray. In a large saute pan, heat the sugar over medium heat until it melts and turns a light amber color, 5 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle the walnuts in a single layer over the caramel. Spray a rubber spatula with nonstick spray and stir the nuts, quickly but carefully, to coat with the caramel. Transfer the nuts from the pan onto the prepared baking sheet, sprinkling the nuts so they separate as they land on the parchment. Season with salt.
- To the pan with the residual caramel, add the vinegar and orange juice. Warm the pan, whisking until the caramel, vinegar and orange juice are well combined. Remove from the heat. Whisk in the mustard and oil. Adjust the seasoning.
- Arrange the endive and radicchio leaves in a single layer on a family-style large platter. Intersperse the orange segments and walnuts with the endive and radicchio. Season with salt to taste. Drizzle with all of the dressing. Top with the blue cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.
ENDIVE, BLUE CHEESE, AND WALNUT SALAD
The strong flavors and assertive crunch of this salad pair well with heavier main dishes such as roasts and stews. We love it with a standing rib roast.
Provided by profken
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 Serving, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut off the bottoms and very tops of the endive heads. Separate into individual leaves, and julienne the leaves into sticks. Rinse thoroughly.
- Place the endive into a salad bowl along with the walnuts and parsley. Toss together.
- Whisk all the vinaigrette ingredients together in a small bowl. Drizzle over the salad and toss together.
- Scatter the blue cheese on top.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.7, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 8.4, Sodium 262, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 12, Sugar 1.4, Protein 9.8
SPINACH AND ENDIVE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
Categories Salad Cheese Leafy Green Side Quick & Easy Blue Cheese Spinach Healthy Endive Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl with a fork mash the blue cheese and whisk in the vinegar, the oil, the Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste, whisking until the dressing is emulsified. In a large bowl toss the spinach and the endive with the dressing until the salad is combined well.
ENDIVES WITH BLUE-CHEESE DRESSING AND WALNUTS
Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey
Categories for one, salads and dressings
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Arrange the endive, sliced in half lengthwise, on an individual serving dish. Spoon about two tablespoons of blue-cheese dressing over the cut halves. Sprinkle the tops with one tablespoon of chopped walnuts.
SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
This salad is a tradition in my home each Christmas. The chunky blue cheese dressing coats the lettuce beautifully. Toss in extra vegetables to suit your family's taste. -Shirley Bedzis, San Diego, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 14-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, 1/4 cup blue cheese, mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. , Pour into a small bowl; stir in the remaining blue cheese. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. In a large bowl, toss the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, olives and croutons. Serve with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- For a more pronounced flavor, use a stronger blue cheese, such as Roquefort or Gorgonzola.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- To save time, you can use store-bought blue cheese dressing.
- If you're watching your calories, you can use a light blue cheese dressing or reduce the amount of dressing you use.
- This salad is also delicious with other types of greens, such as romaine lettuce or arugula.
Conclusion:
Endive salad with blue cheese dressing is a classic combination that is both elegant and delicious. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as a side dish. The tangy blue cheese dressing perfectly complements the bitter endive, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. This salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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