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Spinach and Endive Salad with Pecans
and Blue Cheese

 

This easy, elegant and flavorful salad is delicious with a glass of dry Riesling...
 

¼ cup 

 

extra-virgin olive oil

 

2 Tbs 

 

finely chopped shallot (1 small)

 

2 Tbs 

 

white-wine vinegar

 

1 Tbs 

 

pure maple syrup

 

½ tsp 

 

salt

 

¼ tsp 

 

black pepper

 

2 medium 

 

Belgian endives

 

10 oz 

 

fresh baby spinach

 

1 cup 

 

pecans (3½ oz.), chopped and toasted

 

½ cup 

 

dried cranberries

 

1/3 cup 

 

crumbled Danish blue cheese

 

 

1

Whisk together oil, shallot, vinegar, syrup, salt and pepper in a large bowl.

2

Thinly slice endives on a long diagonal, then toss with spinach and dressing in bowl.

3

Sprinkle salad with pecans, cranberries and blue cheese.

 

Servings: 6

 

 Recipe Source

Gourmet

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