Grape Arugula Endive And Roquefort Salad Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Trim off the core end of each head of endive and slice it in half lengthwise. Cut out the cores, separate the leaves, and place 1 1/2 to 2 heads of endive on each plate.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, egg yolk, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the olive oil to make an emulsion. Toss the pears with some vinaigrette and place on the endive. Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the endive leaves to moisten them. Crumble the Roquefort onto the endive. Sprinkle with walnuts and serve at room temperature.

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.

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.

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.