Parmesan Walnut Salad In Endive Leaves Recipes

ENDIVE SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS, ORANGE CARAMEL DRESSING AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Arrange the walnuts on a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and place in the center of the oven. Toast until the nuts are golden brown, really toasted, 5 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Spray a parchment paper-lined baking sheet with nonstick spray. In a large saute pan, heat the sugar over medium heat until it melts and turns a light amber color, 5 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle the walnuts in a single layer over the caramel. Spray a rubber spatula with nonstick spray and stir the nuts, quickly but carefully, to coat with the caramel. Transfer the nuts from the pan onto the prepared baking sheet, sprinkling the nuts so they separate as they land on the parchment. Season with salt.
• To the pan with the residual caramel, add the vinegar and orange juice. Warm the pan, whisking until the caramel, vinegar and orange juice are well combined. Remove from the heat. Whisk in the mustard and oil. Adjust the seasoning.
• Arrange the endive and radicchio leaves in a single layer on a family-style large platter. Intersperse the orange segments and walnuts with the endive and radicchio. Season with salt to taste. Drizzle with all of the dressing. Top with the blue cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

WALNUT PARMESAN ENDIVE (APPETIZER)

Steps:

• To roast walnuts, broil at 350 for 10 minutes until brown and roasted. Let cool! Break into small bits.
• Cut parmesan cheese into small cubes.
• Combine salt and garlic first, curshing garlic very well and mixing with salt.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Spoon small amount onto separate washed leaves of endive. Top with walnuts.
• Arrange on platter and you can make extras walnuts to put in the center if desired.

APPLE, ENDIVE AND PARMESAN SALAD WITH WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk 2 tablespoons orange juice and mustard in small bowl to blend. Whisk in olive oil and walnut oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Toss apple slices and remaining 2 tablespoons orange juice in large bowl.
• Separate endive leaves; set aside 24 leaves. Slice remaining leaves. Add sliced endive, lettuce and walnuts to bowl with apples. Add dressing; toss to coat.
• Arrange 4 reserved endive leaves in spoke fashion on each of 6 plates. Mound salad atop leaves. Sprinkle with chives. Top each with Parmesan shavings.