Best 8 Endive With Pears Walnuts And Roquefort Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with this exquisite Endive with Pears, Walnuts, and Roquefort. This classic French salad combines the delightful crunch of endive with the sweetness of ripe pears, the earthy flavor of walnuts, and the tangy sharpness of Roquefort cheese. Dressed in a delicate vinaigrette, this dish is a delightful interplay of textures and tastes, perfect for a refreshing lunch or sophisticated dinner.

The article offers three variations of this delectable salad to suit diverse preferences. The classic version features a harmonious balance of flavors, while the vegetarian option replaces Roquefort with goat cheese, creating a lighter yet equally satisfying experience. For those seeking a touch of indulgence, the bacon-wrapped endive variant adds a smoky, savory dimension that elevates the salad to a gourmet level.

Each recipe is meticulously explained with clear instructions, ensuring culinary success for home cooks of all skill levels. Detailed ingredient lists and helpful tips accompany the recipes, guiding you through the preparation process effortlessly. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this article empowers you to recreate this culinary masterpiece in the comfort of your own home.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ENDIVE WITH PEARS, WALNUTS, AND ROQUEFORT



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This is a classic combination: a salty-sweet salad of blue cheese, pears, and walnuts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons walnut oil
2 large heads endive (about 13 ounces), outer leaves reserved, remaining leaves sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pear, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup toasted walnut halves
1/2 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in oils; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine whole and cut-up endive, pear slices, walnuts, and cheese. Drizzle with dressing; gently toss to coat evenly. Divide among four salad bowls. Serve immediately.

WATERCRESS AND ENDIVE SALAD WITH PEARS AND ROQUEFORT



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Pears go wonderfully with all types of blue cheese, whether Roquefort, Stilton, Gorgonzola or an American blue such as Maytag.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large, ripe but firm Comice or Bartlett pear
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons pecans 1 ounce, lightly toasted
1 bunch watercress, trimmed about 4 ounces
2 endives, broken into leaves
2 ounces Roquefort, Stilton or another blue cheese, crumbled
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon sherry or Champagne vinegar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, to taste
Salt
freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon walnut oil

Steps:

  • Peel, core and thinly slice the pear. Cut the slices in half so they're not too long. Toss with the lime juice.
  • Combine the pears, pecans, watercress, endive, blue cheese and tarragon in a large bowl. Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, olive oil and walnut oil. Toss with the salad, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 231, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 319 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ENDIVE, PEAR, AND ROQUEFORT SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

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 teaspoons 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, PEAR, AND ROQUEFORT SALAD



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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 SALAD WITH PEARS, ROQUEFORT AND WALNUTS AND DIJON VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1-ounce red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced shallots
2 ounces extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
6 endives, center removed and julienned
2 pears, cored and cut into medium dice
3 ounces shelled walnuts
3 ounces crumbled Roquefort cheese

Steps:

  • To prepare vinaigrette, whisk together mustard and vinegar until well incorporated, add shallots and while whisking constantly slowly add the olive oil until all is emulsified into the mustard. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside until needed. Combine the endives, pears, walnuts and Roquefort cheese in a medium bowl and toss. Place mixture in the middle of a plate and drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

WATERCRESS, WALNUT, AND ROQUEFORT SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Walnut     Watercress     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

For caramelized walnuts:
1/4 cup walnuts
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon walnut oil*
For dressing:
1 small garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons walnut oil*
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves or a pinch dried tarragon, crumbled
1 Belgian endive
2 bunches watercress (about 6 cups packed)
2 ounces Roquefort, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
*available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets

Steps:

  • Make caramelized walnuts:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In baking pan toast nuts in oven until golden and fragrant, about 10 minutes. In a small bowl stir together caramelized-walnuts ingredients and in a small nonstick skillet cook over moderate heat, stirring, until sugar caramelizes and coats nuts. Transfer mixture to a bowl and cool. Break walnuts apart.
  • Make dressing:
  • Mince and mash garlic to a paste with salt and in a bowl whisk with mustard and lemon juice. Add oils in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified and whisk in tarragon and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Trim endive and cut into julienne strips. Discard coarse stems from watercress and toss with endive and dressing. Top salad with Roquefort and walnuts.

ENDIVE SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND ROQUEFORT



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 small shallots, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/4 cup walnut oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
6 heads endive, leaves separated, washed and dried
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 ounce Roquefort, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the shallots and vinegar. Slowly whisk in the walnut oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste. Add the endive leaves and walnuts and toss to coat well. Taste and add more salt if needed. Divide the salad among 4 plates. Sprinkle with Roquefort and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 200, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 306 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

WATERCRESS ENDIVE SALAD WITH ROASTED PEARS AND ROQUEFORT



Watercress Endive Salad With Roasted Pears and Roquefort image

This is a wonderful easy to assemble salad which looks stunning on a buffet table. The pears can be roasted 1 day ahead of time if stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator. If desired, replace part of the olive oil in the dressing with walnut oil. Do not substitute red wine for the port. You need the robust port flavour here.

Provided by Chef Regina V. Smith

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 large bartlett pears
1/4 cup ruby port
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
2 bunches watercress
6 Belgian endive
8 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and mustard in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Preheat the oven to 400F.
  • Peel pears. Cut into quarters and core. Cut each pear into approximately 10 thick slices each. Place pear slices in a bowl and toss well in the Port and the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Arrange on a heavy baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 20 minutes or until slices are just tender. Let cool.
  • Place walnuts on baking sheet. Toast for 5 minutes. Watch them carefully so they do not burn.
  • Remove the tough stems from the watercress. Remove cores from the endive and cut into thick slices.
  • To serve, arrange watercress around the outer edge of a large serving platter with the endives in the centre. Drizzle with dressing. Top with roasted pear slices and sprinkle with toasted walnuts and crumbled Roquefort.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.3, Fat 32.9, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 25.5, Sodium 623.3, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 15.9, Sugar 12.1, Protein 13

Tips:

  • Choose ripe pears. Ripe pears will be slightly soft to the touch and have a sweet, fragrant aroma. Avoid pears that are too hard or have bruises or blemishes.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the pears. A sharp knife will help you to avoid bruising the pears and will make it easier to cut them into thin slices.
  • Toast the walnuts. Toasting the walnuts will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy. You can toast the walnuts in a toaster oven or in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Use a good quality Roquefort cheese. Roquefort cheese is a strong, flavorful cheese that will add a lot of flavor to the salad. Look for a Roquefort cheese that is well-aged and has a creamy texture.
  • Dress the salad just before serving. Dressing the salad too early will cause the dressing to soak into the pears and make them soggy. Dress the salad just before serving so that the pears stay crisp and flavorful.

Conclusion:

This salad is a delicious and elegant way to enjoy pears. The sweet pears, crunchy walnuts, and salty Roquefort cheese are a perfect combination. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish for a special occasion meal.

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