"Spinach and endive salad with pecans and blue cheese" is a flavorful and nutritious dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It combines the fresh, crisp taste of spinach and endive with the sweet crunch of pecans and the tangy bite of blue cheese. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own personal preferences. If you don't like blue cheese, you can substitute another type of cheese, such as feta or goat cheese. And if you don't have pecans on hand, you can use walnuts or almonds instead.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ENDIVE SALAD WITH CANDIED PECANS AND MAYTAG BLUE CHEESE
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Arrange endive leaves on a serving platter. Top with candied nuts and blue cheese. In a small bowl or jar, combine vinegar, oil and mustard. Whisk or shake jar to combine. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Drizzle mixture over salad and serve.
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.
BLUEBERRY SPINACH SALAD
A lovely salad with fresh blueberries, candied pecans, and blue cheese. The homemade salad dressing is the best and brings the flavors together nicely!
Provided by Kathi Crawford
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine vinegar, oil, mustard, and sugar in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well.
- Toss spinach, blueberries, blue cheese, and candied pecans in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 14.2 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 439.5 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
SPINACH AND ENDIVE SALAD WITH PECANS AND BLUE CHEESE
An elegant salad with a delicious maple syrup vinaigrette. The recipe says that each bite will be deliciously different, depending on what your fork picks up. Recipe is from Gourmet Today.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk together oil, shallot, vinegar, syrup, salt and pepper in a large bowl until salt is dissolved. Add endives and spinach and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle salad with pecans, cranberries, and blue cheese.
SPINACH AND ENDIVE SALAD WITH PECANS AND BLUE CHEESE
Categories Cheese Dairy Fruit Leafy Green Onion Vegetable Side Blue Cheese Pecan Spinach Endive Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk together oil, shallot, vinegar, syrup, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Thinly slice endives on a long diagonal, then toss with spinach and dressing in bowl.
- Sprinkle salad with pecans, cranberries, and blue cheese.
SPINACH SALAD WITH PEARS & CANDIED PECANS
A tasty combination of pears, blue cheese and spinach make this salad a standout. The sugared pecans add a nice crunch and a bit of sweetness. If you like poppy seeds, feel free to add some to the vinaigrette.-Tamara Stimpson, Zephyr, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add brown sugar; cook and stir over medium heat until dissolved. Add pecans; cook for 3-5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Spread onto foil to cool., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, sugar, lemon juice, onion and salt; set aside. Just before serving, in a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, pears, cheese and candied pecans. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SPINACH AND ENDIVE SALAD
This bright and bracing salad balances out the rich, heavy flavors of many holiday dishes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake shallot, vinegar, mustard, and oil until thickened and combined; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine spinach and endive; toss with dressing. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g
SPINACH AND ENDIVE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING
Categories Salad Cheese Leafy Green Side Quick & Easy Blue Cheese Spinach Healthy Endive Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl with a fork mash the blue cheese and whisk in the vinegar, the oil, the Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste, whisking until the dressing is emulsified. In a large bowl toss the spinach and the endive with the dressing until the salad is combined well.
BLUE SPINACH SALAD
Small amounts of the rich blue cheese goodies add just the right flavor to a very fresh tasting salad. This is my nothing-else-could-possibly-make-me-happy-for-dinner salad. Happy eating!
Provided by MAMAHENMISSY
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Toss together the spinach leaves, grapes, blue cheese, and pumpkin seeds. Serve with blue cheese salad dressing if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 473 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
PECAN SPINACH SALAD
My family thinks this refreshing salad is sensational. Coated with a pleasant vinaigrette and topped with toasted pecans and blue cheese, it has an impressive look and taste. Though it can be prepared in 10 minutes or less, don't tell my family because they'd never believe it!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, pecans, bacon and blue cheese. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 33g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 582mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh spinach and endive. If you can't find fresh endive, you can substitute escarole or radicchio.
- To save time, you can buy pre-washed spinach and endive. Just be sure to dry them thoroughly before assembling the salad.
- If you don't have pecans, you can substitute walnuts or almonds.
- If you don't like blue cheese, you can substitute feta cheese or goat cheese.
- To make the salad ahead of time, assemble it and then refrigerate it for up to 2 hours. Just be sure to add the dressing right before serving.
Conclusion:
This spinach and endive salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this one a try!
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