Apple Endive And Stilton Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Endive And Stilton Salad

• White Wine Vinegar
• Red Wine Vinegar
• Dijon Mustard
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for vinaigrette and walnuts)
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 shallot, finely minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• Unsalted Butter
• 1/2 cup walnut halves
• Belgian Endive
• Granny Smith Apples
• Stilton Cheese
• Tarragon Leaves
• Fresh Ground Pepper

How to Make Apple Endive And Stilton Salad

1. **Prepare the Candied Walnuts:** In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup of walnut halves and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until the walnuts are golden brown and the sugar is caramelized (about 2 minutes). Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.
2. **Make the Vinaigrette:** In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup of olive oil while whisking constantly until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Stir in 1 minced shallot, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
3. **Prepare the Salad:** Julienne 2 heads of Belgian endive and 2 cored apples.
4. **Assemble the Salad:** In a large bowl, gently combine the julienned endive, apples, candied walnuts, 4 ounces of crumbled Stilton cheese, and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh tarragon.
5. **Dress the Salad:** Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat. Season with additional salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste.
6. **Serve:** Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Apple, Endive & Stilton Salad!