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.

Morris Njathi
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and healthy fats.


Oleg Shipicin
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I served this salad with grilled salmon and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Cindy Flores
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Gladeen Oparah
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids love the sweet pears and crunchy walnuts.


Odette Lynch
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I added a bit of Dijon mustard to the dressing to give it a little bit of a kick. It was delicious!


Adaleta Mujic
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I'm not a big fan of walnuts, so I used pecans instead. It worked just fine.


kolawole wasiu alabi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover endive. I always have a few heads of endive in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up before they go bad.


Jason House
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I love the way the flavors in this salad come together. The endive is bitter, the pears are sweet, the walnuts are crunchy, and the Roquefort cheese is salty and tangy. It's a perfect balance of flavors.


Lidya Volden
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This salad is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and sophisticated, but it's also easy to make.


Hatem Ali
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salads to make, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make.


Rahan Kusar
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and healthy fats.


Mahar Saad
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I served this salad with grilled chicken and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Jessica Lauren
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Ayomide Ayomide
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I added a bit of honey to the dressing to make it sweeter. It was delicious!


usman saleem
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I'm not a big fan of Roquefort cheese, so I used blue cheese instead. It worked just fine.


Ye Eg
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears. I always have a few pears lying around, and this is a great way to use them up before they go bad.


Damian Smith
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I love the combination of endive and pears. They are such a classic pairing. The walnuts and Roquefort cheese add a nice touch of sophistication.


Racheal Mulenga
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The salad was easy to make and looked very elegant on the plate.


Melody
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This salad was a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The endive was crisp and slightly bitter, the pears were sweet and juicy, the walnuts added a crunchy texture, and the Roquefort cheese provided a salty and tangy kick. The dressing was