Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where flavors dance and textures intertwine to create a symphony of taste. In this article, we embark on a journey to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect "Apple Endive Gorgonzola Salad", a dish that combines the crispness of apples, the bitterness of endives, and the piquancy of Gorgonzola cheese. We will delve into a world of contrasting textures and flavors, exploring the perfect balance of sweetness, bitterness, and sharpness. So, prepare your taste buds for a delightful adventure as we uncover the secrets of this tantalizing salad.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
APPLE, ENDIVE & GORGONZOLA SALAD
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
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.
ENDIVE SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA, APPLE, AND HAZELNUTS
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
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.
CURLY ENDIVE, APPLE, AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
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.
APPLE-GORGONZOLA ENDIVE SALAD
Curly endive is slightly bitter, so it's a good match for sweet, crunchy apples. The dressing recipe, which came from my grandmother, really pulls the salad all together. -Pat Ferjancsik, Santa Rosa, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk cream, vinegar, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in apples and cheese. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Serve apple mixture over endive.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 24g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 871mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
Tips:
- To save time, buy pre-washed and chopped endive.
- Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the apples.
- If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- For a sweeter salad, use sweeter apples, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji.
- For a more savory salad, use a sharper cheese, such as blue cheese or cheddar.
- If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute pecans or almonds.
Conclusion:
This apple, endive, and gorgonzola salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover apples and cheese, and it is also a healthy and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. With its sweet apples, bitter endive, and salty gorgonzola cheese, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love