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Apple Endive Gorgonzola Salad Recipe

This gourmet magazine-inspired winter salad (October 1998) is a delightful symphony of textures and flavors! Crisp endive, sweet apple, creamy Gorgonzola, and crunchy walnuts are tossed in a luscious honey-walnut dressing. A simple yet elegant salad perfect for a light lunch, appetizer, or side dish. Easily customizable – try it with candied or raw nuts! Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 234.4 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Apple Endive Gorgonzola Salad

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How to Make Apple Endive Gorgonzola Salad

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spread 1/2 cup walnuts on a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until fragrant. Let cool completely, then coarsely chop.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon honey.
  4. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Separate the outer 4 leaves from 2 heads of endive. Arrange 3 leaves on each of 4 plates.
  6. Cut the remaining endive crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  7. Peel 1 medium apple and, using a mandoline or sharp knife, thinly slice lengthwise from four sides, stopping just short of the core.
  8. Stack the apple slices and cut them into thin julienne strips.
  9. In a large bowl, gently toss the sliced endive with 2/3 of the dressing.
  10. Divide the dressed endive among the plates, mounding it on top of the whole endive leaves.
  11. Top each salad with 2 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, the julienned apple, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  12. Drizzle the remaining 2 teaspoons of honey over the salads and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

15g

Carbs

7g

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