CELERY ENDIVE SALAD

CELERY ENDIVE SALAD image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 celery stalks, plus leaves for garnish
2 Belgian endives
l'/2 ounces blue cheese (preferably Maytag),
crumbled, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Cut celery into 3-inch pieces, and then slice each piece lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick strips. Halve each endive length wise, cut out core, and then slice each half lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick strips. 1. Whisk together blue cheese, vinegar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and the pepper in a large bowl. Add oil in a slow, steady stream whisking until emulsified. 2. Toss celery and endives with dressing, and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with celery leaves and blue cheese.