Endive salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a light meal or as a side dish. Endives are a type of chicory that has a slightly bitter taste, which is balanced out by the sweetness of other ingredients in the salad. Endive salads are often made with other greens, such as lettuce or arugula, and can also include fruits, nuts, and cheeses. There are many different ways to make an endive salad, and the best recipe depends on your personal preferences. Whether you prefer a simple salad with just a few ingredients or a more complex salad with a variety of flavors and textures, there is an endive salad recipe out there for you.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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 AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
Categories Salad Fruit Side Quick & Easy Blue Cheese Apple Walnut Fall Healthy Endive Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 4
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, APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD
This classic French combination makes a great autumn and winter salad. Walnuts and apples are always a good mix, and their flavors contrast nicely with the bitter endive. Gruyère cheese has a nutty flavor and adds a bit of protein, as well.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 15m
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Remove any damaged outer leaves of the endives and rinse with cold water. Dry with paper towels, then separate the leaves, or slice crosswise, about 1/2 inch thick. Place in a wide salad bowl. Add the walnuts, gruyère, parsley and tarragon.
- Quarter the apple and cut away the core, then slice very thin (you should have at least 16 slices). Place in a bowl of water acidulated with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Whisk together the vinegars, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the oils. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Drain the apple slices, dry on paper towels, then add to the salad bowl. Toss with the dressing and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 220, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 333 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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.
WILTED ENDIVE SALAD
The blend of seasonings, greens and warm bacon dressing makes this salad a sure hit. My guess is that it'll be a favorite at your next gathering.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Add oil to drippings; saute garlic and onion until tender. Stir in vinegar, tarragon, salt and pepper. , In a large bowl, toss the endive, bread cubes and bacon. Pour the warm dressing over salad and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEET AND ENDIVE SALAD WITH WALNUTS
This is a French classic. I add a small amount of goat cheese or feta to mine (in France they might use blue cheese, or no cheese), a tart contrast to the sweet beets.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 10m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the sherry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, salt to taste, Dijon mustard and garlic until combined well. Whisk in the olive oil and the walnut oil. Add freshly ground pepper to taste.
- Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with the dressing and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 230, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 404 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
APPLE, WALNUT, AND ENDIVE SALAD
This salad pairs bitter endive and arugula with apples and walnuts in a honey-mustard dressing. Don't forget the goat cheese.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts, stirring frequently until crisp and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mustard, honey, shallot, and vinegar until well combined. Whisk in the oil until thick; season with salt and pepper.
- Add apple and arugula; toss to coat. Arrange endive leaves on four serving plates, top with apple mixture and scatter mint, cheese, and walnuts over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g
ENDIVE AND AVOCADO SALAD
Steps:
- Whisk together the mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make a vinaigrette. Remove a 1/2-inch from the stem end of each endive, discard the core, and cut the rest across into 1-inch chunks. Cut the avocados into large dice or wedges. Toss the avocados and endive with the vinaigrette. Season, to taste, and serve at room temperature.
- Note: Haas avocados are the brown ones from California. The green ones don't have nearly as much flavor.
ROASTED MUSHROOM AND WHITE ASPARAGUS OR ENDIVE SALAD
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 550 degrees fahrenheit (or the highest setting).
- Break the tough ends off the asparagus or trim the Belgian endive and slice it lengthwise into 8 wedges.
- Place the mushrooms in a gratin or other baking dish with the asparagus or endive, the onion, garlic, and thyme. Toss with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast the vegetables, turning a few times to ensure even browning, for about 20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with fork.
- Transfer the vegetables and their cooking juices to a salad bowl and add the vinegar and a little more salt and pepper if needed. Toss well, taste for seasoning, and add the greens. Toss well. Scatter the Parmigiano on top and serve at once.
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.
ENDIVE AND APPLE SALAD
Provided by Maria Helm Sinskey
Categories Salad Appetizer Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Apple Healthy Low Cholesterol Endive Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings plus extra dressing
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set vinaigrette aside. Mix Belgian endive, escarole, and apple in large bowl. Toss salad with 1/4 cup vinaigrette.
ENDIVE AND PEAR SALAD
Provided by Susannah Locketti
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Clean the endive with a dry paper towel and slice off the bottom to separate the leaves. Arrange the leaves around the edge of a large platter. Fill the inside with torn romaine leaves. Cut the pear into thin slices and arrange throughout the platter. Sprinkle the gorgonzola and walnuts on top and season with pepper.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the jam and balsamic vinegar and heat for several seconds until warm. Stir with a small whisk. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- From Food Network Star: The Official Insider's Guide to America's Hottest Food Show By Ian Jackman. Copyright (c) 2011 By Food Network. By arrangement with William Morris Cookbooks/HarperCollins Publishers.
SHRIMP SALAD ON ENDIVE
Crisp endive adds a touch of elegance to this special, easy shrimp recipe. Despite its fancy looks, it's a breeze to prepare! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 8 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Stir in the shrimp, onion, celery and pimientos. Spoon 1 tablespoonful onto each endive leaf. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
ENDIVE, PEAR AND ROQUEFORT SALAD
This is a wonderful recipe by Ina Garten / The Barefoot Contessa. It is from her book "Barefoot in Paris". We paid $9.95 each for a lesser endive salad a few nights ago, so I vowed to find one to make at home and boy, did we love this!! I couldn't wait to share, and hope you like it! (Please note: this recipe has one raw egg yolk...)
Provided by Pianolady
Categories Pears
Time 15m
Yield 3 serving(s)
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.
- Enjoy!
WATERCRESS AND ENDIVE SALAD
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut off the tough stems of the watercress and discard.
- Cut off the end of the endive and cut the head into bite-size pieces.
- Rinse watercress and endive and drain or spin dry. Put in a salad bowl.
- Put the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Using a wire whisk, beat in the oil. Pour the dressing over the salad greens and toss.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 101, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 181 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ROASTED BEET, ENDIVE, ORANGE, AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH KIMBERLY WILLIAMS-PAISLEY
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place beets onto a sheet of parchment paper-lined foil; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Wrap to enclose. Roast until tender, 45 to 55 minutes. Allow beets to cool.
- Rub cooled beets with paper towels to remove skins. Reserve half a peeled beet, cutting the rest into 3/4-inch pieces; set aside.
- Using a paring knife, remove peel, pith, and outer membranes from oranges. Working over a medium bowl to catch juices, carefully cut out each segment between membranes. Squeeze membrane to extract juice; discard. Set aside 1/4 cup juice, reserving the rest for another use.
- In a blender jar, combine reserved half beet, reserved orange juice, red-wine vinegar, salt, and pepper; puree until smooth. With blender on, add canola oil, and process until combined. Stir in 2 tablespoons parsley.
- Place lettuce, endive, watercress, chopped beets, oranges, and remaining parsley on a large platter. Just before serving, add vinaigrette; toss to combine. Garnish with ricotta salata, and serve.
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 WATERCRESS SALAD
Two kinds of greens and cucumber and orange slices are coated with a light ginger dressing in this recipe.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Divide watercress and endive among 10 salad plates. Arrange the oranges, cucumber and onion over salad greens. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salads.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 21g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PARMESAN WALNUT SALAD IN ENDIVE LEAVES
Categories Salad Cheese Leafy Green Nut Cocktail Party Quick & Easy Fall Gourmet
Yield Makes about 40 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl whisk together garlic paste, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and oil and stir in Parmesan and celery. Salad may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
- Trim endives and separate leaves. Endive leaves may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, wrapped in dampened paper towels, in a plastic bag.
- Stir walnuts and parsley into salad. Dip wide end of each endive leaf into salad, scooping about 1 tablespoon of salad onto it.
ARUGULA ENDIVE SALAD WITH WHITE WINE VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the vinaigrette:
- Mix the wine, lemon juice, honey, mustard, 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.
- For the salad:
- In a large bowl combine the arugula, endive, and walnuts. Toss with 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette to coat and adding more vinaigrette, if desired. Serve immediately. Any remaining vinaigrette can be saved in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days and should be brought up to room temperature before using.
Tips:
- Choose the right endive: For salads, use Belgian endive, also known as chicory. It has tightly packed leaves that hold the dressing well.
- Prepare the endive: Cut off the root end and remove any wilted or damaged leaves. Rinse the endive under cold water and pat it dry.
- Make a flavorful dressing: A simple vinaigrette is a classic choice for endive salad. You can also use a creamy dressing, such as Caesar or blue cheese dressing.
- Add complementary ingredients: Endive pairs well with a variety of ingredients, such as bacon, walnuts, blue cheese, and apples. Get creative and experiment with different combinations to find your favorite salad.
- Serve the salad chilled: Endive salad is best served chilled. You can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Conclusion:
Endive salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this unique vegetable. With its slightly bitter flavor and crispy texture, endive is a great addition to salads, sandwiches, and wraps. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing salad, give endive a try. You won't be disappointed!
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