Belgian Endive Fuyu Persimmon And Baby Spinach Salad With Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Food

FUYU PERSIMMON SALAD

Steps:

• Make the vinaigrette: put diced shallot in a small bowl with a pinch of salt. Add lemon juice and sherry vinegar and leave to macerate for about 5 minutes. Stir in olive oil. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
• With a sharp paring knife, remove and discard the leafy calyx at the top of each persimmon. Peel persimmons and cut in half vertically. Lay persimmons flat side down and cut into 1/2-inch wedges.
• Put persimmon wedges and celery slices in a low, wide salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk vinaigrette, then pour over persimmon and celery and toss to coat well. Add radicchio and toss lightly.
• With a vegetable peeler, shave about 1 ounce of Parmesan in thin strips over salad.

SPINACH AND PERSIMMON SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix vinegar, marmalade, and sesame oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add spinach, persimmons, and pecans. Mix gently to coat with dressing.

BELGIAN ENDIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Trim off the bottom of endive, and cut the leaves into 1-inch lengths or cut them lengthwise. Drop into cold water; this will keep them from turning dark. Drain and pat dry.
• Combine lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, oil and salt and pepper in small bowl. Beat rapidly with a wire whisk or a fork.
• Place endive in salad bowl. Add dressing and chives. Toss and serve.

BELGIAN ENDIVE SALAD WITH APPLES AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine endive, apples, walnuts, and goat cheese in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Combine vinegar, oil, and lemon juice in a small bowl and whisk until emulsified. Stir in shallot.
• Pour vinegar mixture over endive mixture and toss to evenly coat.
• Season with salt and pepper. Serve with fresh parsley.

KALE AND PERSIMMON SALAD WITH PECAN VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pecans out on a baking sheet and bake, tossing once, until very golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool and very finely chop.
• Meanwhile, whisk together 1/3 cup vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon honey and a large pinch of salt in a small bowl. Add the shallots and let sit at room temperature, tossing occasionally, until the shallots turn bright pink and are slightly pickled, about 10 minutes. Remove the shallots and set aside (discard the liquid).
• Whisk together the remaining 1/3 cup vinegar, Dijon mustard, remaining 1 teaspoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking constantly, until the mixture is blended. Stir in the toasted pecans.
• Combine the kale, pickled shallots, persimmons and Gorgonzola in a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

GREEN BEAN AND FUYU PERSIMMON SALAD

Steps:

• Blanch the green beans in boiling salted water and shock into ice water to stop the cooking. Dry on paper towels. Peel the Fuyus with a peeler or sharp pairing knife, remove the core and slice into 1/8 thick slices. Place the shallots into a mixing bowl and add the vinegar, slowly whisk in the two oils, season well with salt and pepper. Place the persimmons into a large mixing bowl and add the vinaigrette, mix well and season with salt and pepper, add the green beans and the frisee and toss well, check for seasoning and add salt and pepper as necessary.

BELGIAN ENDIVE AND WALNUT SALAD (INSALATA BELGA E NOCI)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and salt, and season with black pepper. Whisk in the olive oil in a steady stream to make a smooth, emulsified dressing.
• Toss the endive, apples, and walnuts together in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with the dressing, toss well, and serve immediately.

SPINACH AND PERSIMMON SALAD WITH CITRUS DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine salad dressing ingredients in a blender. Pulse until smooth and emulsified.
• In a salad bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, and persimmon slices. Sprinkle with pistachios, feta, and pomegranate arils (if using).
• Drizzle with salad dressing and toss just before serving.

PERSIMMON, BEET, AND CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wrap beets in parchment-lined foil (each color in a separate packet). Place on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until knife-tender, about 45 minutes. When cool enough to handle, rub beets with paper towels to remove skins. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
• Remove peels and pith from citrus fruits with a sharp knife. Working over a small bowl to catch juices, carefully cut between membranes to remove segments. Squeeze juice from membranes into bowl.
• Arrange beets, citrus segments, persimmons, endive, and watercress on a platter. In a bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons reserved citrus juices and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad just before serving.

BELGIAN ENDIVE AND APPLE SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk oil, cranberry juice concentrate and vinegar in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine endive and apples in medium bowl. Pour dressing over; toss to coat. Sprinkle cranberries, green onions and walnuts over and serve.

BELGIAN ENDIVE, ORANGE AND DATE SALAD

Steps:

• *Note: specifically the [inner white] stalks of celery plus the leaves. The celery stalks are thinly sliced on a diagonal.
• Tip: To make slicing the Medjools easier, run your knife under hot water before slicing.
• For the dressing, whisk all of the ingredients in a small bowl.
• To make individual salad stacks, place radish slices in a circle in the middle of a salad plate.
• Then build up as you go, adding oranges slices, endive slices, celery slices and leaves, dates, pistachios (or pecans) and fresh mint leaves. Repeat with remaining three dishes.
• Drizzle with dressing, and garnish with orange zest, celery leaves and fresh mint.

BELGIAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring oil, vinegar, and sugar to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the green beans, peas, corn, pimentos, celery, and onion. Pour in dressing, and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight. Season with salt and pepper, and serve chilled.

BELGIAN ENDIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange 8 endive leaves artistically on two salad plates.
• Mix remaining ingredients and divide evenly between the 8 leaves.
• Make the filling ahead of time, cover and refrigerate until serving time then fill the leaves and serve.