Grape Arugula Endive And Roquefort Salad Recipes

ENDIVE, ORANGE & ROQUEFORT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
• Cut the head of endive in half lengthwise, remove the triangle of core at the base of each half so the leaves separate, and cut the leaves in half again lengthwise. Place in a medium bowl. Drizzle the leaves with the vinaigrette and add the walnuts, Roquefort and apple. Add the arugula and toss. Zest the orange into the salad with a strip zester. Peel the orange and remove the white pith around the orange with a small sharp knife. Cut the orange sections between the membranes and toss them on the salad. Discard the membrane. Sprinkle with salt and serve.

GRAPE, ARUGULA, ENDIVE, AND ROQUEFORT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar and the mustard and add salt and pepper to taste. Add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Divide the arugula among 4 salad plates, top it with the endive and the watercress, and arrange the grapes and the Roquefort over the greens. Drizzle the dressing over the salads.

ENDIVE, ORANGE AND ROQUEFORT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/3 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
• Cut the heads of endive in half lengthwise, remove the triangle of core at the base of each half so the leaves separate, and cut the leaves in half again lengthwise. Place in a large bowl. Drizzle the leaves with the vinaigrette and add the walnuts, Roquefort, and apple. Add the arugula and toss. Zest the orange into the salad with a strip zester. Peel the orange and remove the white pith around the orange with a small sharp knife. Cut the orange sections between the membranes and toss them on the salad. Discard the membranes. Sprinkle with salt and serve.

ARUGULA AND ENDIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Trim off and discard the bottom stems of arugula. Rinse the upper leaves well and drain. Dry.
• Pull off and discard any tough or marred outer leaves of the endive. Cut off and discard the bottom of each endive head. Separate the leaves of endive, rinse and dry.
• Spoon the mustard and balsamic and red-wine vinegars into a mixing bowl. Add salt and pepper, and start stirring vigorously with a whisk while gradually adding the oil.
• Put the greens into a mixing or salad bowl and gradually add the dressing, tossing gently with a salad fork and spoon. Add only enough to coat the leaves. Leftover dressing may be covered and refrigerated.

ENDIVE SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND ROQUEFORT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the shallots and vinegar. Slowly whisk in the walnut oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste. Add the endive leaves and walnuts and toss to coat well. Taste and add more salt if needed. Divide the salad among 4 plates. Sprinkle with Roquefort and serve immediately.

APPLE, ENDIVE, AND GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, buttermilk, and vinegar; season generously with salt and pepper.
• Cut apple slices in half crosswise; add to bowl along with endives, grapes, and pecans. Toss to combine. Serve immediately.

ARUGULA AND ROMAINE SALAD WITH RED GRAPES

Steps:

• Whisk water, white vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl until sugar has dissolved.
• Stir cucumber and onion into the vinegar mixture; cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. Drain vegetables.
• Toss romaine lettuce and arugula with olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Divide salad on 2 plates and scatter cucumber mixture and grapes on top to serve.

ROQUEFORT PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, stir 1/4 cup of sugar together with the pecans. Continue stirring gently until sugar has melted and caramelized the pecans. Carefully transfer nuts onto waxed paper. Allow to cool, and break into pieces.
• For the dressing, blend oil, vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, mustard, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper.
• In a large serving bowl, layer lettuce, pears, blue cheese, avocado, and green onions. Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with pecans, and serve.