#SundaySupper Endive Spears Topped With Apple, Blue Cheese and Hazelnut Salad
September 23, 2012
I have to admit. When I saw the #SundaySupper topic was Autumn Apple Party, I thought I might skip this week. I couldn’t think of one dish I’d ever made with apples…and I don’t think dipping them in peanut butter counts.
However, after a bit of thought, I decided to accept the challenge and go outside my comfort zone and try something new. I thought about applesauce or pork chops with apples, but most of the ideas that came to mind were already accounted for. So, while searching on my favorite recipe website, I stumbled upon this apple salad served in endive and thought not only did it sound tasty, but it’s a great appetizer. You don’t need utensils and it can be enjoyed in just one, or two, bites.
I tested this recipe on my co-workers earlier this week and it went over okay. I didn’t follow the recipe to a “t,” and eye-balled everything and it turned out a little too blue-cheesy and mayonnaise-y. The also didn’t have endive at the Farmer’s Market (well, they had a sign that said “endive” but the lettuce underneath was not endive) so I served it over chopped red lettuce. It was “eh.”
I made it again last night and followed the recipe almost verbatim (put a little less blue cheese and added pepper) and it came out absolutely delicious — and I found endive at Kroger, whew! Such a gorgeous presentation and still a hit with the guys that came over to watch football. Will definitely make again!
P.S. In my hunt for apple recipes, I found an amazing one for apple butter. It may have taken 14 hours to prepare, but it was worth the wait. I will be sharing that recipe soon!
Endive Spears Topped With Apple, Blue Cheese and Hazelnut Salad
- 1 large Gala apple, cored and cut into 1/8-inch dice
- ¼ cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 2 celery stalks,chopped
- 3 Tbs. light mayo
- 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 “head” of endive, leaves separated 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
In a medium bowl, combine the apple, blue cheese, celery, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Stir gently to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
To assemble, mound a small spoonful of the apple mixture onto the core end of each endive leaf. Sprinkle with the hazelnuts and serve.
Here’s our Autumn Apple Party Menu from members of the #SundaySupper community!
Soups, Salads, Starters and Breads
- Cinnamon Apple Chips- Shockingly Delicious
- Apple Celery Salad- In the Kitchen with Audrey and Maurene
- Mini Apple Pumpkin Pancakes – The Daily Dish Recipes
- Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast- In the Kitchen with KP
- Curried Apple and Leek Soup-Soni’s Food for Thought
- Endive Spears Topped With Apple, Blue Cheese and Hazelnut Salad- The Hand That Rocks the Ladle
- Homemade Apple Jam – My Trials in the Kitchen
- Caramel Apple Butter Cheesecake Dip- Chocolate Moosey
- Caramel Apple Bread – famfriendsfood
- Apple Pie Bread Baker Street
- Apple, Bacon & Brie Popovers- I Run for Wine
- Apple and Almond Brie Puff Pastry- Family Foodie
- Apple, Leek and Gruyere Tarts- There and Back Again
Main Meals
- Slow Cooker Honey Apple Pork Loin- The Meltaways
- Apple-Glazed Meatballs- The Messy Baker
- Apples & Buttons (Ham, Apples and Dumplings)- Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Skillet Pork with Sweet Spiced Apples- Mama Mommy Mom
- Chicken Apple Meatloaf with Tarragon Tomato Sauce – Diabetic Foodie
- Baked Tilapia Apple Crisp- Daddy Knows Less
- Pork Tenderloin with Calvados Cream Sauce Sustainable Dad
- #SundaySupper Pulled Pork Sandwich With Pickled Red Onions Kwistin’s Favorites
Sides
- Harvest Rice- Webicurean
- Wild Rice with Apples, Dried Cranberries, and Walnuts – Ruffles and Truffles
- Apple Topped Sweet Potato Mash- Momma’s Meals
- Warm Spice Pecan Raisin Apple Chutney- Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Autumn Harvest Homemade Apple Sauce – Brie’s Bites
Desserts
- Double Apple Pot Pie- What Smells So Good?
- Apple Walnut Coffee Cake- The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Apple Streusel Cobbler- Big Bear’s Wife
- Apple & Moroccan Cinnamon Gooey Sticky Buns- Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
- Spiced Caramel Apple Pie-Chelsea’s Culinary Indulgence
- Apple Pear Kuchen for #SundaySupper (Apfel Birnen Kuchen)- Galactosemia in PDX
- Apple Strudel – Magnolia Days
- Old Fashioned Apple Crisp with Caramel Sauce-Noshing with the Nolands
- Apple Cheesecake- Vintage Kitchen
- Caramel Apple Crumble Bars- Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks
- Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting- From Fast Food to Fresh Food
- Cinnamon Apple Dessert Chimichangas- Juanita’s Cocina
- Nutella Apple Quesadilla- Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
- Apple Crisp Ice Cream- Cravings of a Lunatic
- Bavarian Apple Torte- The Lovely Pantry
- Streusel Apple Crumb Pie + Pie Freezer Kits- Meal Planning Magic
- French Apple Cobbler with Cinnamon-Maple Whipped Cream Weekend Gourmet
- Chunky Apple-Apricot Bread Pudding- Comfy Cuisine
- Apple Butter Spice Cake – Home Cooking Memories
- Apple Pie and Custard- Happy Baking Days
- #GlutenFree Deep Dish Carmel Apple Pie- Cooking Underwriter
- Apple Brownies That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Country Apple Dumplings- Mom’s Test Kitchen
- Apple-Gingersnap Cookies- Tora’s Real Food
- Apple and Cranberry Turnovers- Flour on my Face
- Applesauce Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake with Caramel Glaze- Hip Foodie Mom
- Caramel Frosted Apple Cookies- No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Apple and Pecans Cake- Basic N Delicious
- Apple Pull Apart Monkey Bread- Gotta Get Baked
Beverages
- Spiced Apple Ale Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Apple Chia Tea- Pippi’s in the Kitchen Again
Please be sure you join us on Twitter throughout the day during #SundaySupper. We’ll be meeting up at 7:00 pm (Eastern) for our weekly #SundaySupper live chat where we’ll talk about our favorite apple recipes! All you have to do is follow the #SundaySupper hashtag, or you can follow us through TweetChat! We’d also love to feature your apple recipes on our #SundaySupper Pinterest board and share them with all of our followers!
September 23, 2012 at 4:18 am
Good job for pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone. I think this is a very clever idea turning a salad into an appetizer.
September 23, 2012 at 9:22 am
Thank you! It’s quite tasty 🙂
September 23, 2012 at 6:27 am
Turning it into an appetizer was a great idea! Love the combination of blue cheese, apple and hazelnut! 🙂
September 23, 2012 at 9:23 am
Thank you! You could also sub another nut. I think pecans, walnuts or even pistachios would be delicious!
September 23, 2012 at 9:04 am
What a smart recipe, and unique! I can’t say I’ve tried anything like it: sounds refreshing!
September 23, 2012 at 9:24 am
Actually, the apple makes it very refreshing! I bet it would be tasty with pear, too!
September 23, 2012 at 9:20 am
A good idea of salad….like it very much with hazelnut and blue cheese! Thanks for sharing.
September 23, 2012 at 9:25 am
You’re welcome!
September 23, 2012 at 9:51 am
I love the combination of apples and blue cheese on a salad, this is brilliant to put in in an endive and make it handheld!!!
September 23, 2012 at 9:53 am
Thanks!
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I love that you didn’t sit this one out … These look great … Happy Sunday 🙂
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September 23, 2012 at 10:36 am
A classic combo on endive sounds delicious!
September 23, 2012 at 10:39 am
I love anything in lettuce cups! This sounds like a great combo – easy and elegant!
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September 23, 2012 at 11:00 am
Gala is my favorite apple and I have some hazelnuts left over from…something…that I need to use. I’ll definitely be trying this!
September 23, 2012 at 11:24 am
Awesome! Let me know how you like it 🙂
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September 23, 2012 at 11:28 am
Kudos for your encore try of this recipe! I love endives and apples. This is a great combo of flavors!
September 23, 2012 at 11:44 am
I love the combo of hazelnuts, blue cheese, and apples. What an elegant pre-game snack!
September 23, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Thanks! They go quickly.
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September 23, 2012 at 1:06 pm
You had me at hazelnut!
September 23, 2012 at 1:22 pm
Ha!
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September 23, 2012 at 1:31 pm
I absolutely love an endive and blue cheese salad. I usually have it with pear but a nice crisp apple is a wonderful alternative.
September 23, 2012 at 1:39 pm
I think it would be delicious w/ pear too! I might try that next time.
September 23, 2012 at 2:02 pm
This sounds so refreshing! I’ve been craving crispy things like lettuce and endive lately… must be eating too many rich foods!
September 23, 2012 at 2:31 pm
This is my favorite kind of appetizer… the flavors are all so perfect for fall, too!
September 23, 2012 at 3:16 pm
Thank you!
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September 23, 2012 at 2:43 pm
These look delish for an elegant Fall appetizer!
September 23, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Thank you! It really is versatile. Can go upscale yet is perfect for tailgating or a picnic!
September 23, 2012 at 3:04 pm
ooh love this simple recipe. Would make a perfect nibble. So glad you went out of your comfort zone 😉
September 23, 2012 at 4:04 pm
Great salad! I confess, I’m not a blue cheese lover, but swap with a little goat and I’m good to go!
September 23, 2012 at 5:36 pm
Great idea!
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September 23, 2012 at 4:49 pm
I’m glad you decided to join in anyway since this recipe sounds wonderful! Can’t wait to try it.
September 23, 2012 at 5:01 pm
I love this post because I can totally relate – I’ve made so many dishes where it’s taken me several tries to get right. Sounds like you did it with the last attempt 🙂 This sounds like the perfect appie (although I’d have to omit the blue cheese. Just me being picky!).
September 23, 2012 at 5:20 pm
This looks so yummy and tasty. I can’t wait for your apple butter recipe please share asap!
September 23, 2012 at 5:26 pm
So happy joined this week as this looks good and simple.
September 23, 2012 at 6:25 pm
Welcome! We’re glad you are here 🙂
September 23, 2012 at 5:29 pm
What a classic and elegant combo!
September 23, 2012 at 6:30 pm
What a refreshing dish! Love it!
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September 23, 2012 at 8:15 pm
This is one of my favorites, love apple and blue cheese together!!
September 23, 2012 at 9:25 pm
I love that it is served in endive, such a great way to add something extra to a dish1
September 23, 2012 at 9:33 pm
SImple and delicious. Perfection!
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September 24, 2012 at 9:57 am
These were awsome although I only got about two bites because my buddy ate them all.
September 24, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Thanks honey! Again, my husband is commenting under my login. Sigh.
September 24, 2012 at 9:58 am
Love the idea of serving apple salad like this!!Cannot wait to try it for my next party 🙂
September 24, 2012 at 5:25 pm
YUM! Looks delicious! I would totally serve this for pre-game eats! Great alternative!
September 24, 2012 at 9:22 pm
Oh, boy, this is a beauty! I love using endive leaves as scoops…and who wouldn’t love the apple, blue cheese and hazelnut topping 🙂 Excellent #SS recipe~
September 25, 2012 at 11:30 am
I love endive. The only problem with endive is that it’s not always available and it’s kind of pricey. I guess that is just the sacrifice we foodies make for specialty produce. But I love your presentation and the flavors sound amazing together!
September 27, 2012 at 12:30 am
This is a beautiful presentation! And those flavors all together sound so good.
October 3, 2012 at 11:22 am
I just tried to talk my husband into trying Endive Spears the other day! Maybe after making this he will!
October 3, 2012 at 11:27 am
Haha! Well my hubby and his guy friends loved ’em!
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