ENDIVE, APPLE, AND CELERY SALAD WITH SMOKED ALMONDS AND CHEDDAR

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Endive, Apple, and Celery Salad with Smoked Almonds and Cheddar image

A mix of sweet, smoky, and pleasingly bitter notes gives this crisp, bright salad a modern flair.

Provided by Mindy Fox

Categories     Salad     Healthy     Endive     Apple     Celery     Almond     Cheddar     Kid-Friendly     Low Cholesterol     Small Plates

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Champagne or white wine vinegar
2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 medium endives (about 1 3/4 pounds), cut on the bias into 1/2"-thick slices, cores thinly sliced
1 head of celery, leaves removed and reserved, stalks very thinly sliced on the bias
1/2 pound aged sharp cheddar, shaved on the slicing blade of a box grater
3/4 cup coarsely chopped salted, smoked almonds, divided
Flaky sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup (1") chives

Steps:

  • Combine 1 Tbsp. vinegar and 3 cups cold water in a medium bowl. Add apple slices and let soak.
  • Meanwhile, whisk mustard, kosher salt, and remaining 1/4 cup vinegar in a medium bowl, then whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream.
  • Drain and pat apple slices dry. Combine apple slices, endives, celery stalks, cheese, and half of the almonds in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle dressing over salad. Gently toss until salad is evenly dressed, then season with sea salt and pepper. Top with chives, celery leaves, and remaining almonds.

Calicious Ndou
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This salad is a great make-ahead salad. You can make it the night before and it will still be delicious the next day.


Muhammad Murtza
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I'm not a huge fan of endive, but I really enjoyed this salad. The apples and celery helped to balance out the bitterness of the endive.


Dhanhangma Rai
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Nipzie
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad.


Johora Bagum.
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.


Jenny Hulsey
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful.


Sedric Xakuhimovic
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Chaudhary Taimoor
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Shabab Ali
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of endive, apples, and celery.


Butt buttsab
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great salad for a light lunch or dinner.


pratap rai
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. I also like to add a handful of dried cranberries for a bit of extra sweetness.


Eleven Fifteen
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I'm not a huge fan of endive, but I really enjoyed this salad. The apples and celery helped to balance out the bitterness of the endive.


Ndivhuwo Rakheila
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.


Tommy Patton
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Damon
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This salad was a hit! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The endive added a nice bitterness, the apples were sweet and crisp, and the celery added a refreshing crunch. The smoked almonds and cheddar cheese added a nice smoky and sal