ENDIVE AND GRAPE SALAD WITH PEAR VINAIGRETTE

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Endive and Grape Salad with Pear Vinaigrette image

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups fresh pear juice (about 4 pears)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup canola oil
Water, as necessary
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil, for toasting nuts
1/4 cup pine nuts
4 endives, trimmed
2 cups red grapes, halved
2 pears, cored and julienned
1/2 cup/100 g Mimolette cheese*, cut into brunoise (1/8 by 1/8 by 1/8-inch cubes)

Steps:

  • For the pear vinaigrette: Heat the pear juice on stovetop over medium heat to reduce to 1/4 of its original amount, for 40 minutes, until caramelized. Set aside and let cool.
  • In a bowl, mix the reduced pear juice, cider vinegar, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard. Slowly add the canola oil whisking constantly. Season the vinaigrette with salt, and pepper, to taste. Add a little more pear juice or water if the vinaigrette is too thick. Set aside.
  • For the salad:
  • In a pan, add the olive oil and toast the pine nuts on medium-high heat. Keep an eye on them because they tend to burn fast.
  • Place the endives and grapes in a bowl, add the vinaigrette and mix well. Transfer the salad mixture in the serving bowls and garnish with pears, pine nuts and cheese.

David Wayne Cornelius
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I'm not a big fan of endive, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try. It looks really good!


ROCKIE EL GUCHANY
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This salad sounds amazing! I can't wait to give it a try.


carly Juarez
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!


KAshi MEHAR
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


babu india
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad turned out really bland. I think I must have used the wrong kind of vinegar.


Jeanie Fontenot
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The salad was okay, but I wasn't a big fan of the dressing. It was a bit too oily for my taste.


Jahanara aktar
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try making it again with a different dressing.


Sumaya Akter
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The endive is slightly bitter, the grapes are sweet, and the pear vinaigrette is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Nazmul Hashn
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Ted Jones
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grapes. I also like to add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans for some extra crunch.


Md Giyam Md
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I often add a bit of crumbled goat cheese for an extra layer of flavor.


MD MOTIUR ROHMAN M
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the dressing is to die for. I've made it twice now, and it's been a hit both times. Highly recommend!


Mesay Mes
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I was looking for a new salad recipe, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The salad was easy to make and absolutely delicious. The dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Elizabeth Kirk
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This salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of endive, grapes, and pear in the vinaigrette was絶妙. The flavors were bright and refreshing, and the salad was a perfect accompaniment to my grilled chicken. I will definitely be making this agai