Endive And Tangerine Salad With Almonds And Feta Food

TANGERINE TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook and stir the almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar over medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes or until the sugar is melted and the almonds are toasted. Remove from the heat. Peel and section the tangerines, reserving 1 tablespoon juice., In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, onions, tangerines and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, reserved juice and remaining sugar. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

ENDIVE SALAD WITH TOASTED ALMOND VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk shallots and vinegar in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Whisk in almonds. Re-season with salt and pepper. Toss endive in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat.

ENDIVE, ARUGULA, AND TANGERINE SALAD

Steps:

• Wash and dry the endive and arugula and place in a serving bowl.
• Over a small bowl and using a sharp paring knife, carefully remove each section of tangerine, cutting between the membranes. Add the sections to the greens. When all the sections have been removed, squeeze the membranes over the bowl.
• Whisk in the vinegar and oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss the dressing with the greens and serve.

STRAWBERRY AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the almonds, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• In a bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, raspberry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
• In a large bowl, toss together the toasted almonds, romaine lettuce, strawberries, and feta cheese. Cover with the dressing mixture, and toss to serve.

ENDIVE AND SPINACH SALAD WITH FETA, CHERRY TOMATOES, AND MINT

Steps:

• Combine endive, spinach, tomatoes, and mint in bowl and distribute evenly.
• TO MAKE THE DRESSING: Chop the shallots and add to the vinegar with the salt. Let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk in the olive oil. Add black pepper to taste.
• Dress salad as heavy or as lightly as you like. Either add the feta cheese to each individual plate or add with the rest of the salad ingredients and distributing cheese throughout being careful not to moosh cheese.

ENDIVE AND TANGERINE SALAD WITH ALMONDS AND FETA

Steps:

• Cut away peel and pith from 4 tangerines using a sharp paring knife. Slice each into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Halve remaining tangerine, and squeeze juice into a large bowl. Whisk in oil, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Mix together almonds, feta, and oregano.
• Cut any large endive leaves in half length-wise. Add leaves to bowl with vinaigrette, and toss. Divide endive, tangerines, and almond-feta mixture evenly amound 4 plates.