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Apple, Endive and Stilton Salad with Sugared Walnuts

 

 

Very flavorful salad...
 

 

 

VINAIGRETTE:

 

2 Tbs 

 

white wine vinegar

 

1 Tbs 

 

red wine vinegar

 

½ tsp 

 

dijon mustard

 

¼ tsp 

 

granulated sugar

 

2 Tbs 

 

extra virgin olive oil

 

1 small 

 

shallot, minced

 

1/8 tsp 

 

salt

 

 

 

freshly ground black pepper to taste
 

 

 

 

NUTS:

 

2 Tbs 

 

unsalted butter

 

1 cup 

 

walnuts, chopped coarsely

 

½ tsp 

 

granulated sugar
 

 

 

 

SALAD:

 

2 large 

 

Belgian endive

 

2 medium 

 

Granny Smith apples

 

½ cup 

 

Stilton cheese, crumbled

 

2 Tbs 

 

chopped fresh tarragon leaves

 

 

 

freshly ground white pepper to taste

 

 

1

Prepare vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegars, mustard and sugar. Add oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk vinaigrette until emulsified. Stir in shallot, salt and black pepper.

2

Prepare nuts: In a small saucepan, melt butter over moderate heat and add walnuts and sugar. Cook walnuts, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes, and transfer to a bowl.

3

Prepare salad: Cut endives lengthwise into julienne strips. Halve and core apples and cut into julienne strips.

4

Assemble: In a large bowl, combine endives, apples, walnuts, Stilton, tarragon and vinaigrette, tossing gently, and season with salt and white pepper.

 

Servings: 6

 

 Nutrition Facts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount Per Serving

 

 

 

Calories

 

308.66

 

Calories From Fat (67%)

 

207.88

 

 

 

% Daily Value

Total Fat 24.27g

 

37%

 

Saturated Fat 6.10g

 

30%

 

Cholesterol 17.26mg

 

6%

 

Sodium 225.25mg

 

9%

 

Potassium 748.33mg

 

21%

 

Carbohydrates 20.56g

 

7%

 

Dietary Fiber 8.46g

 

34%

 

Sugar 9.49g

 

 

 

Sugar Alcohols 0.00g

 

 

 

Net Carbohydrates 12.10g

 

 

 

Protein 7.46g

 

15%

 

 

 Recipe Source

Gourmet

 

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