Endive And Grape Salad With Pear Vinaigrette Food

ENDIVE AND PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• Clean the endive with a dry paper towel and slice off the bottom to separate the leaves. Arrange the leaves around the edge of a large platter. Fill the inside with torn romaine leaves. Cut the pear into thin slices and arrange throughout the platter. Sprinkle the gorgonzola and walnuts on top and season with pepper.
• In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the jam and balsamic vinegar and heat for several seconds until warm. Stir with a small whisk. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
• From Food Network Star: The Official Insider's Guide to America's Hottest Food Show By Ian Jackman. Copyright (c) 2011 By Food Network. By arrangement with William Morris Cookbooks/HarperCollins Publishers.

ENDIVE SALAD WITH PEARS, ROQUEFORT AND WALNUTS AND DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To prepare vinaigrette, whisk together mustard and vinegar until well incorporated, add shallots and while whisking constantly slowly add the olive oil until all is emulsified into the mustard. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside until needed. Combine the endives, pears, walnuts and Roquefort cheese in a medium bowl and toss. Place mixture in the middle of a plate and drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve immediately.;

ENDIVE SALAD WITH PEARS, ROQUEFORT AND WALNUTS AND DIJON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• To prepare vinaigrette, whisk together mustard and vinegar until well incorporated, add shallots and while whisking constantly slowly add the olive oil until all is emulsified into the mustard. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside until needed. Combine the endives, pears, walnuts and Roquefort cheese in a medium bowl and toss. Place mixture in the middle of a plate and drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

ENDIVE, PEAR, AND ROQUEFORT SALAD

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.

GRAPE & FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Place red wine vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and garlic cloves in a blender and pulse on high speed.
• Add the shallots and slowly incorporate the extra-virgin olive oil while blender is on high speed.
• Finish seasoning with black pepper.
• Allow the dressing to sit for 24 hours, refrigerated, before using.
• Place spinach, grapes, feta, and walnuts in salad bowl.
• Cover with dressing and toss.

BEST GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• Wash grapes and allow to air dry. Stem and place in large mixing bowl.
• Blend soften cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Pour over grapes and add pecans. Mix well and refrigerate.
• Take out a few minutes and let stand a few minutes before serving.

ENDIVE SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For dressing:
• Puree fresh lemon juice and chopped garlic in blender or food processor. With machine running, gradually add olive oil and blend until smooth. Add grated Parmesan cheese and blend until thickened. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover dressing tightly and refrigerate.)
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread bread slices with olivada. Place bread on cookie sheet. Bake until crisp and brown, about 10 minutes. Remove bread from oven and cool. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
• For salad:
• Combine greens in large bowl. Toss with vinaigrette dressing. Sprinkle salad with pine nuts and croutons and serve.

GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• Wash grapes and pat dry.
• Mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla.
• Add the grapes and toss gently.
• Place in a 9x13 cake pan.
• Mix together the brown sugar and nuts and sprinkle on top.
• Keep refridgerated.

EASY GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• Wash grapes and dry.
• Beat sugar, vanilla, cream cheese and sour cream in a mixer until smooth.
• Fold with grapes.
• Chill and enjoy!

CREAMY GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• Remove any stems from grapes and wash. Set aside.
• In a medium size bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla.
• Fold in grapes and pour into a large serving dish. Spread mixture evenly in serving dish.
• Mix brown sugar with cinnamon and pecans. Sprinkle over top of grape mixture.
• Place in refrigerator to chill.
• Serve and enjoy!

CURRIED CASHEW, PEAR, AND GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large, dry skillet over medium-high heat, toast cashews until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove cashews to a dish to cool slightly.
• Return skillet to medium-high heat, cook bacon strips until crisp on both sides, about 7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, and soak up grease with a paper towel. Coarsely chop bacon, and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, stir together butter, rosemary, curry powder, brown sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, and toasted cashews. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, stir together white wine vinegar, mustard, and honey. Slowly whisk in olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• In a large salad bowl, toss dressing with greens, pear slices, grapes, and bacon, and sprinkle with nut mixture.