Citrus And Endive Salad Recipes

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.

RADICCHIO, ENDIVE AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH A CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Slice the head of radicchio into thin slices. Cut endive into rounds. Remove stems from arugula. Wash under cold water and spin dry.
• In a large bowl toss all the greens together. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with Citrus Vinaigrette (see recipe below).
• In a small bowl combine juices and mustard. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking. Season with salt and pepper.
• Yield: about 1/2 cup dressing

CITRUS SALAD WITH ENDIVE AND FENNEL

Steps:

• Toss endives, fennel, fruit, and parsley in a large bowl; set aside. Whisk rosemary, ginger, juices, vinegar, and salt in a large bowl. Whisking constantly, pour in the oils in a slow, steady stream. Pour dressing over salad to taste; toss. Serve.