Escarole Salad with Apples, Candied Walnuts, and Saint André Cheese

Escarole Salad with Apples, Candied Walnuts, and Saint André Cheese
Escarole Salad with Apples, Candied Walnuts, and Saint André Cheese
Skip the wine—this salad is perfect with a Belgian ale. Saint Andréis a soft, ripened cheese much like Brie or Camembert. Either cheese would make a good substitute.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
Salad Cheese Appetizer Side Picnic Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Apple Walnut Escarole Potluck Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup walnut halves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • Carbohydrate 14 g(5%)
  • Cholesterol 14 mg(5%)
  • Fat 14 g(21%)
  • Fiber 4 g(14%)
  • Protein 5 g(10%)
  • Saturated Fat 4 g(19%)
  • Sodium 95 mg(4%)
  • Calories 195

Preparation Heat 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. 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. Stir in vinegar, then 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.

Preparation Heat 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. 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. Stir in vinegar, then 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.