Endive Salad With Grapefruit And Chevre Recipes

ENDIVE SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Spread the cashews in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast in the middle of the oven until the nuts are golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with salt.
• Make the vinaigrette: Grate the zest from 1/2 grapefruit (reserve the fruit) and juice 1 grapefruit. In a blender, combine the grapefruit zest and juice, mustard, honey, vinegar and vanilla on high speed. With the machine on, pour the olive oil through the top in a steady stream. Blend until smooth.
• Make the salad: Peel the reserved 1/2 grapefruit and cut into segments. Arrange the endive leaves on plates. Intersperse the endive with the grapefruit pieces and cashews. Drizzle with the vinaigrette. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt.

ENDIVE SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT AND CHEVRE

Steps:

• Cut peel and pith from each grapefruit. Holding over a bowl, carve out flesh between the membranes, letting segments drop into the bowl. Squeeze membranes over bowl. Strain juice into a measuring cup. Set aside 12 segments; return 1/4 cup juice to the bowl (reserve remaining juice and segments for another use).
• Add shallot, vinegar, peppercorns, and salt to bowl with juice; toss. Whisk in oil. Set dressing aside.
• Cut each endive in half lengthwise; cut out cores. Cut endive halves lengthwise into thin matchsticks. Toss with celery in a medium bowl. Pour in about three-quarters of the dressing; toss.
• Put a small amount of endive and celery onto each of 4 plates, and place a chevre round in center. Arrange 3 grapefruit segments around chevre. Top each salad with remaining endive and celery. Drizzle with remaining dressing, and sprinkle with celery leaves.

CITRUS AND ENDIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the tangerines, grapefruits, endive and red onion on a serving platter. Sprinkle with the almonds, pomegranate seeds and cheese. Set aside.
• Whisk together the garlic, olive oil, honey, mustard and vinegar in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve.

ENDIVE, AVOCADO, AND RED GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Cut peels, including pith, from grapefruit; discard. Working over a bowl to catch any juices, cut segments from membranes, letting them fall into bowl. Squeeze the remaining juice from membranes into bowl.
• Whisk together vinegar, honey, sour cream, salt, and 3 tablespoons grapefruit juice in a small bowl. Season with pepper. While whisking, add oil in a slow steady stream; whisk until emulsified.
• Halve endives lengthwise, and core; cut leaves into 1-inch-thick pieces. Toss with three-quarters of the dressing. Cut avocado into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Divide endive and avocado among four plates. Drizzle each serving with one-quarter of the remaining dressing. Divide grapefruit segments among plates.

APPLE AND ENDIVE SALAD WITH GRAPEFRUIT DRESSING

Steps:

• To make the dressing whisk the mustard with the grapefruit juice, salt and pepper until mixture is light.
• Whisk in oils until mixture is creamy.
• Cut ends off the endive and wash well. Dry and cut in julienne strips.
• Core but do not peel the apples. Cut in julienne strips. Mix apple with endive and cover immediately with dressing or apple will darken.
• Serve on individual plates and sprinkle with mint leaves.

ENDIVE, AVOCADO, AND RED GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, slice off both ends of each grapefruit. Carefully slice downward following the curve of the fruit to remove rind and bitter white pith. Working over a bowl to catch the juices, cut segments from membranes, letting them fall into bowl. Squeeze the remaining juice from membranes into bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, yogurt, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 3 tablespoons grapefruit juice. Season with pepper. Whisk in oil until emulsified.
• Halve endive lengthwise, and cut out core; cut leaves into 1-inch pieces. Toss with three-quarters of the dressing.
• Cut avocado in half lengthwise, and remove pit. Peel and slice avocado into 1/4-inch wedges. Divide endive and avocado among four plates. Drizzle servings with remaining dressing, dividing evenly. Divide grapefruit segments among plates, and serve immediately.
• nutrition information
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 202
• Saturated Fat: 1.9g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10.4g
• Cholesterol: 3mg
• Carbohydrates: 23g
• Protein: 2.4g
• Sodium: 70mg
• Fiber: 6.6g