Best 10 Spinach And Endive Salad With Pecans And Blue Cheese Recipes

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"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.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ENDIVE SALAD WITH CANDIED PECANS AND MAYTAG BLUE CHEESE



Endive Salad with Candied Pecans and Maytag Blue Cheese image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bunches endive, leaves separated and rinsed well
1 cup candied pecans or peanuts
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled (recommended: Maytag)
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt
freshly ground black pepper

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



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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



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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

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 pound fresh spinach
1 pint fresh blueberries
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
4 ounces candied pecans

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



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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

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 Belgian endive, thinly sliced on a long diagonal
10 ounces baby spinach leaves
1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted (about 3 1/2 oz.)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup danish blue cheese, crumbled

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



Spinach and Endive Salad with Pecans and Blue Cheese image

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

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot (1 small)
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 Belgian endives
10 oz baby spinach
1 cup pecans (3 1/2 oz), chopped and toasted
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup crumbled Danish blue cheese

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



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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

1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup pecan halves
2/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
2 medium pears, peeled and cubed
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

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



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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

1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound baby spinach
3/4 pound Belgian endive, sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick

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



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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

2 tablespoons blue cheese
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar, or to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
a dash of Worcestershire sauce
4 cups spinach leaves, washed well and spun dry
1 Belgian endive, sliced thin crosswise

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



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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

1 cup pre-washed spinach leaves
⅓ cup seedless red grapes, rinsed and dried
1 tablespoon blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons roasted, salted pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon blue cheese salad dressing

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



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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

3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/3 cup real bacon bits
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt

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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