Tomato And Endive Salad Recipes

ENDIVE-TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon hazelnut oil and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl. Add 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes, 3 chopped endives and 4 chopped cucumbers; season with salt and pepper and toss. Top with chopped toasted hazelnuts.

TOMATO, WATERCRESS AND ENDIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange the endive leaves on a large platter, fanning them out from the center. Roughly chop the watercress, and sprinkle it over the endive. Top with the tomato wedges, and drizzle with Raspberry Vinaigrette, to taste. Serve immediately.
• Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to use.

HERBED TOMATO ENDIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange endive leaves around edge of a serving platter. Arrange the sliced tomatoes and onion slices in the center.
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley, chives, and basil.
• Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper; drizzle over salad platter.
• Sprinkle with the optional parmesan cheese, if using it. For Vegan omit it.

TOMATO AND ENDIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes into small cubes. Cut endives in half and then slice crosswise to make an equal amount and mix with tomatoes.
• Cook bacon until very crisp. Crumble and sprinkle over salad.
• Add dressing to taste and toss.

TOMATO AND ENDIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes into small cubes. Cut endives in half and then slice crosswise to make an equal amount and mix with tomatoes.
• Cook bacon until very crisp. Crumble and sprinkle over salad.
• Add dressing to taste and toss.

GREEN BEANS AND ENDIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Trim off the ends of the green beans. Cut them into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Drop them into boiling salted water and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Do not overcook. They must remain crisp and tender. Drain well and cool.
• Trim off the ends of the endives and cut the heads into bite-sized pieces. Rinse them in cold water and drain or spin dry.
• Place the mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in a salad bowl. Using a wire whisk, blend well. Beat in the oil slowly while mixing. Add the green beans, endive, onion and parsley; toss well and serve.

BEET AND ENDIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk oil and vinegar to blend in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
• Boil beets in medium pot of salted water until tender, about 30 minutes. Cool beets slightly. Peel beets and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Meanwhile, arrange endive on platter. Cut 1 tomato into 8 wedges and space evenly around edge of salad. Cut remaining tomato into 1/2-inch cubes. Mound tomato cubes and beet cubes in center of endive. Sprinkle capers, then grated eggs over center. Spoon enough dressing over salad to coat well.

CRAB SALAD WITH ENDIVE AND TOMATO-CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• For Crab Salad
• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and ginger and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add apple, zucchini, both bell peppers and carrot and sauté until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature.
• Mix crabmeat, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons chopped chives and sauté vegetables in large bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• For Sauce:
• Combine tomatoes, cilantro, vinegar, garlic and cayenne in blender and puree until almost smooth. Gradually add oil and blend until sauce is thick. Transfer to medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Arrange endive spears on large platter, tips toward platter edge. Spoon crab salad into center of platter. Drizzle sauce over endive. Garnish salad with chopped fresh chives and serve.