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Spinach and Endive Salad with Pecans and Blue Cheese

4.8

(44)

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

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 min

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot (1 small)
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 Belgian endives
10 oz baby spinach
1 cup pecans (3 1/2 oz), chopped and toasted
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup crumbled Danish blue cheese

Preparation

  1. Step 1

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

    Step 2

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

    Step 3

    Sprinkle salad with pecans, cranberries, and blue cheese.

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