Chicken Belgian Endive And Grape Grain Salad Recipes

BELGIAN ENDIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Trim off the bottom of endive, and cut the leaves into 1-inch lengths or cut them lengthwise. Drop into cold water; this will keep them from turning dark. Drain and pat dry.
• Combine lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, oil and salt and pepper in small bowl. Beat rapidly with a wire whisk or a fork.
• Place endive in salad bowl. Add dressing and chives. Toss and serve.

BELGIAN ENDIVE AND GRAIN MUSTARD SALAD

Steps:

• Put hazelnuts into a sealed freezer bag, and bash them with a rolling pin to break them into pieces. Toast in a small dry skillet until browned and aromatic. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, lime juice, orange juice, honey, salt, sesame oil and vegetable oil. Set aside.
• On a large platter, toss together the Belgian endive and watercress. Sprinkle with toasted hazelnuts, and drizzle with citrus and mustard dressing, tossing to combine everything well.

WINTER CITRUS SALAD WITH BELGIAN ENDIVE

Steps:

• Peel the citrus: With a serrated knife, cut off top and bottom of the fruit, so it sits solidly on the cutting board. Cut top to bottom following fruit's curve to remove peel and white pith. Slice the oranges and grapefruit horizontally into 1/8-inch rounds and place them in a bowl. Save the accumulated juice in the bowl for the vinaigrette.
• Make the vinaigrette: Combine the shallots with red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes, then whisk in the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the reserved citrus juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Slice the endives crosswise into 1-inch thick ribbons (but slice the dense core thinner) and place in the center of a salad plate.
• Surround the endive with citrus slices. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and sprinkle lightly with coarse sea salt.