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.
ENDIVE WITH PEARS, WALNUTS, AND ROQUEFORT
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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 15m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 9
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
Categories Salad Quick & Easy Blue Cheese Walnut Watercress Gourmet
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
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
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 10m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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
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
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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