Endive Salad Bites with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Pecans
Endive Salad Bites with Pears, Blue Cheese, and Pecans are an easy, yet elegant appetizer that's perfect for holiday entertaining! {GF, Vegetarian}
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.
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