Curly endive with citrus vinaigrette is a refreshing and flavorful salad that combines the slightly bitter taste of endive with the bright and tangy flavors of citrus. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and can be made with a variety of ingredients to suit your taste. Some popular additions include oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes, walnuts, goat cheese, and avocado. The key to a great curly endive salad is to find a balance between the bitterness of the endive and the sweetness of the citrus. The citrus vinaigrette helps to tame the bitterness of the endive, while the other ingredients add texture and flavor.
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CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
Sweet vinaigrette to pour over any salad. See note in recipe to make this vinaigrette and salad your very OWN!
Provided by Hopkins82
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 2-3 tsp, 6-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- combine all ingredients together and whisk until well incorporated.
- Drizzle 2-3 tsp of dressing over your salads.
- Note: this is a great dressing to go with any green salad that is combined with some sort of fruit (pear, orange segments, grapes, strawberries, dried sweet cranberries), add some type of nut (almonds, walnuts), and cheese (crumbled bleu, feta, gorgonzola). MAKE IT YOUR OWN!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.9, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 10.1, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 6.2, Protein 0.1
CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
Tart, tangy and citrusy flavors abound in this quick citrus vinaigrette recipe to whisk together any night of the week you've got the good greens to go with it. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 5m
Yield 1/2 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Chill until serving. Just before serving, shake dressing and drizzle over salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CURLY ENDIVE, PROSCIUTTO AND MOZZARELLA ON BRUSCHETTA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Arrange the bread slices on 2 heavy large baking sheets. Brush 3 tablespoons of oil over the bread slices. Bake until the crostini are pale golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.
- Wrap 1 curly endive and 1 slice of cheese with 1 slice of prosciutto, allowing the tops to extend 1-inch over 1 long side of the prosciutto. Arrange the crostini on a platter. Top each crostini with a prosciutto roll. Drizzle the vinaigrette over and serve.
- Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with more salt and pepper, if desired.
CURLY ENDIVE WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
Serve this bright and acidic salad with a hearty soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, place the endive. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the greens and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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.
ROASTED BEETS WITH CITRUS AND CURLY ENDIVE
This salad boasts sweet, sour, savory, and bitter flavors.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place large piece of foil on baking sheet, place beets in center. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil, season with salt and pepper. Wrap foil loosely around beets to make packet. Roast until beets are tender when pierced with knife, about 1 hour. Let stand until cool. Peel and slice into 1/8-inch rounds, transfer to large bowl. Set aside.
- Cut the peel and pith from oranges. Slice oranges into 1/4-inch rounds. Scrape juices from cutting board into small bowl. Add orange rounds to beets. Peel tangerines; separate into sections. Pull white pith. Add to beets.
- For vinaigrette, combine orange juice, vinegar, mustard, olive paste, and any collected citrus juices in small bowl. Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- To serve, arrange lettuces on platter. Arrange with onion slices. Add kumquats, radishes, and parsley to beet mixture. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss. Arrange beet mixture over lettuce and onions.
Tips:
- Choose fresh and crisp curly endive. Look for leaves that are deep green and have no signs of wilting or bruising.
- Wash the curly endive thoroughly. Curly endive can trap dirt and grit, so be sure to rinse it well before using.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the curly endive. This will help prevent the leaves from tearing.
- Prepare the citrus vinaigrette in advance. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
- Toss the curly endive with the citrus vinaigrette just before serving. This will help prevent the leaves from wilting.
- Serve the curly endive salad with additional citrus segments, crumbled cheese, and chopped nuts, if desired.
Conclusion:
Curly endive is a delicious and versatile salad green that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. When choosing curly endive, look for leaves that are deep green and have no signs of wilting or bruising. Wash the curly endive thoroughly before using and slice it with a sharp knife. Prepare the citrus vinaigrette in advance and toss the curly endive with the vinaigrette just before serving. Serve the curly endive salad with additional citrus segments, crumbled cheese, and chopped nuts, if desired.
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