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Endive salad bites on white platter with parsley

Endive Salad Bites with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Pecans

Servings: 12 bites
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Endive Salad Bites with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Pecans are an easy, yet elegant appetizer that's perfect for holiday entertaining!  {GF, Vegetarian}
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Ingredients

For the dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the endive filling:

  • 1 head belgian endive
  • 1 medium pear cored and cut into small cubes (about 1 cup)
  • 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans*

Instructions 

Prepare the dressing:

  • Place all dressing ingredients in a mason jar and shake vigorously until combined.

Prepare the endive bites:

  • Cut the base off of the head of endive and separate the spears. Wash thoroughly and blot dry gently.
  • Place the pear, blue cheese, cranberries, and parsley in a small bowl. Add half of the dressing, reserving the other half for another use, and toss gently to combine.
  • Divide the filling evenly between the endive spears, and top with the pecans just before serving. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • *To toast your pecans, place on a rimmed baking sheet in a 350 degree oven for about 8-10 minutes or until fragrant. You can also purchase pre-toasted pecan pieces at stores such as Trader Joe's.
  • These will go fast, and this recipe is easily scaled to feed a crowd!
  • The filling is best made just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 86kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 30mg, Potassium: 43mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 41IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.

Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Author: Marcie
Keyword: endive appetizer recipes, endive salad bites
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