Cooking curly endive salad with cranberry bacon vinaigrette and blue cheese pastries is an art form that combines fresh ingredients, savory flavors, and delightful textures. This dish invites you on a culinary journey where the crispiness of the endives meets the tanginess of cranberries and the smoky richness of bacon. The blue cheese pastries add a touch of creamy indulgence, balancing the flavors and creating a symphony of tastes that will tantalize your palate. With its vibrant colors and contrasting textures, this salad is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds, making it a perfect choice for a special occasion or a casual gathering.
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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.
ROMAINE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 5m
Yield 2 BIG GUY servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place lettuce in a big bowl. Combine garlic, oregano, sugar and vinegar in a small bowl. Add oil to dressing in a slow stream and mix with a whisk or fork. Stir in blue cheese. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
CRANBERRY BLUE CHEESE SALAD
For a light, refreshing first course, Lori McLaughlin of Pittsford, New York turns to this fruity salad. Sweet apple, dried cranberries, blue cheese and a vinaigrette dressing give it a subtle punch of flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuces, apple and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard and garlic. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CURLY ENDIVE SALAD
"My wife grows herbs in our tiny city garden," relates Roger Burch of Cuddebackville, New York. "I use oregano and mint to season this refreshing unique salad I created."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a salad bowl, toss the endive, onion and olives. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, oregano, mint, salt and pepper; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 956mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
WILTED CURLY ENDIVE
This warm salad is a deliciously different way to serve lettuce. Unlike other wilted versions, this one is not sweet. Vinegar and bacon give it old-fashioned savory goodness.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Reserve 3 tablespoons drippings. Cut or tear endive from center stalk; discard stalks. , In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring water and 1-1/2 teaspoons salt to a boil. Add endive; cover and cook for 3 minutes or until wilted. Drain. Stir in the bacon, vinegar, onion, pepper, reserved drippings and remaining salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
ENDIVE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
I modeled this salad after one of my own great secret weaknesses: iceberg lettuce with blue cheese dressing. The big difference here, of course, is that endive has much more flavor than iceberg, which has more texture than flavor. The bitter edge of the endive is soothed by the sharp blue cheese dressing, and the combination is set off by the small apple dice that garnishes the wedges.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk together garlic and yogurt in a medium bowl. Add olive oil, salt and pepper and whisk together. Add blue cheese or Roquefort and Dijon mustard and whisk together until mixture is fairly smooth, with a few lumps of cheese.
- Trim away the very end of the endives and cut lengthwise into quarters. Arrange on a platter or on individual plates and spoon on dressing. Top with chives and finely diced apple, and serve.
CURLY ENDIVE SALAD WITH CRANBERRY-BACON VINAIGRETTE AND BLUE CHEESE PASTRIES
Categories Salad Side Bake Sauté Thanksgiving Blue Cheese Cranberry Bacon Endive Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Unfold pastry onto work service. Using 2-inch- diameter scalloped cookie cutter, cut out 12 rounds. Using 1-inch-diameter cookie cutter, cut out centers of 6 pastry rounds. Discard centers. Pierce 2-inch rounds all over with fork. Brush edges with egg glaze. Top with pastry rings, pressing gently. Transfer to large baking sheet. Bake until puffed and golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool. Pull out uncooked portion from centers of pastries and discard. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Cook bacon in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Pour 3 tablespoons bacon drippings into small bowl. Discard all but 1 teaspoon of remaining drippings from skillet. Add shallots to drippings in skillet; sauté over medium-high heat until tender, about 3 minutes. Add Port and cranberries and bring to boil, scraping any browned bits. Boil until cranberries are soft and liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add reserved 3 tablespoons bacon drippings and stir just until warm. Pour vinegar into small bowl. Gradually whisk in Port mixture.
- Meanwhile, place pastries on baking sheet. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon cheese into center of each. Bake until cheese is soft, about 6 minutes.
- Place endive in large bowl. Pour warm dressing over and toss. Divide greens among 6 plates. Sprinkle with bacon. Top each with 1 pastry and serve.
CURLY ENDIVE SALAD
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, toss together both endives and the onion. Sprinkle with the vinegar, oil and salt and toss again. If a little more oil or vinegar is needed, do so in small increments and taste as you go. The salad should be well seasoned and dressed but not soggy.
- Voila!
ENDIVE, ORANGE AND ROQUEFORT SALAD
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/3 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
- Cut the heads of endive in half lengthwise, remove the triangle of core at the base of each half so the leaves separate, and cut the leaves in half again lengthwise. Place in a large bowl. Drizzle the leaves with the vinaigrette and add the walnuts, Roquefort, and apple. Add the arugula and toss. Zest the orange into the salad with a strip zester. Peel the orange and remove the white pith around the orange with a small sharp knife. Cut the orange sections between the membranes and toss them on the salad. Discard the membranes. Sprinkle with salt and serve.
CURLY ENDIVE AND APPLE SMOKED BACON SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place bacon in a hot skillet over low heat. Cook completely to render fat. Remove lardons from skillet and reserve on paper towels. From the skillet remove 2 tablespoons of rendered fat to a bowl. Add shallots to fat. Stir in mustard and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in oil until dressing is emulsified.
- Toss chicory pieces with bacon, vinaigrette and croutons.
CURLY ENDIVE SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING
Provided by Carl Hittinger
Categories Salad Side Bacon Endive Bon Appétit Pennsylvania
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine sugar and flour in small bowl. Gradually whisk in vinegar, then egg. Whisk in broth.
- Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until crisp and brown. Whisk in vinegar mixture. Stir until dressing comes to simmer and thickens. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over low heat before continuing.)
- Place endive in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.
CURLY ENDIVE AND APPLE SMOKED BACON SALAD
Steps:
- Place bacon in a hot skillet over low heat. Cook completely to render fat. Remove lardons from skillet and reserve on paper towels. From the skillet remove 2 tablespoons of rendered fat to a bowl. Add shallots to fat. Stir in mustard and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in oil until dressing is emulsified.
- Toss curly endive pieces with bacon, vinaigrette, and croutons.
WARM BACON ENDIVE DRESSING
My husband loves his mom's endive dressing, so I asked her to share the recipe with me. When I make this salad, I usually serve it with boiled potatoes and sliced smoked ham.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set bacon aside. Saute the onion in the drippings until tender. Add the sugar, cornstarch, salt and vinegar; stir until smooth. Gradually stir in the milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. , Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to the pan; stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat., In a large salad bowl, combine the endive, hard-boiled eggs and reserved bacon. Add desired amount of warm dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate leftover dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
ENDIVE SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- For dressing:
- Puree fresh lemon juice and chopped garlic in blender or food processor. With machine running, gradually add olive oil and blend until smooth. Add grated Parmesan cheese and blend until thickened. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover dressing tightly and refrigerate.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread bread slices with olivada. Place bread on cookie sheet. Bake until crisp and brown, about 10 minutes. Remove bread from oven and cool. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
- For salad:
- Combine greens in large bowl. Toss with vinaigrette dressing. Sprinkle salad with pine nuts and croutons and serve.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, tender curly endive.
- To make the bacon vinaigrette, cook the bacon until it is crispy, then drain it on paper towels.
- Once the bacon is cool, chop it into small pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chopped bacon to the vinaigrette and stir to combine.
- To make the blue cheese pastries, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Use your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the blue cheese and chives.
- Add the milk and stir until the dough just comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently for a few seconds, just until it is smooth.
- Roll the dough out to a 12-inch (30 cm) circle.
- Cut the dough into 12 wedges.
- Place the pastries on a baking sheet and brush them with the egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown.
- Serve the curly endive salad with the cranberry-bacon vinaigrette and blue cheese pastries.
Conclusion:
This curly endive salad with cranberry-bacon vinaigrette and blue cheese pastries is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The salad is light and refreshing, while the vinaigrette adds a sweet and tangy flavor. The blue cheese pastries are the perfect finishing touch, adding a touch of richness and creaminess.
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