SCAROLE SALAD WITH APPLES, CANDIED WALNUTS, AND SAINT ANDRE

 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
 1 Granny Smith Apple, cored, cut into 1/3-inch thick wedges
 0.50 cup walnut halves
 1 tbsp sugar
 3 tbsp chopped shallots
 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
 1 8 oz head escarole, cut into 3/4-inch thick strips (6 cups packed)
 1 cup thinly sliced radicchio
 2 1/2 inch thick slices Saint Andre cheese
1

Add 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add apple wedges; cook until beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Divide among plates.

2

Reduce heat to medium-high. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and walnuts to skillet; stir 1 minute. Sprinkle walnuts with sugar; stir until walnuts and sauce are deep brown, about 30 seconds. Using slotted spoon, transfer walnuts to small bowl. Add shallots to skillet; stir until soft, 10 to 15 seconds.

3

Stir in vinegar, add escarole and radicchio to skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss until beginning to wilt, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Mound salad on plates alongside apples. Top with cheese and walnuts

Ingredients

 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
 1 Granny Smith Apple, cored, cut into 1/3-inch thick wedges
 0.50 cup walnut halves
 1 tbsp sugar
 3 tbsp chopped shallots
 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
 1 8 oz head escarole, cut into 3/4-inch thick strips (6 cups packed)
 1 cup thinly sliced radicchio
 2 1/2 inch thick slices Saint Andre cheese

Directions

1

Add 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add apple wedges; cook until beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Divide among plates.

2

Reduce heat to medium-high. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and walnuts to skillet; stir 1 minute. Sprinkle walnuts with sugar; stir until walnuts and sauce are deep brown, about 30 seconds. Using slotted spoon, transfer walnuts to small bowl. Add shallots to skillet; stir until soft, 10 to 15 seconds.

3

Stir in vinegar, add escarole and radicchio to skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss until beginning to wilt, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Mound salad on plates alongside apples. Top with cheese and walnuts

SCAROLE SALAD WITH APPLES, CANDIED WALNUTS, AND SAINT ANDRE

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