Endive Salad with Fresh Goat Cheese & Black Gold Syrup
Serves 2 | Preparation: 15 minutes | No cooking required
Ingredients
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2 beautiful endives (for crispness and freshness)
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1 crisp apple (Gala or Granny Smith type for acidity)
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100g artisanal fresh goat cheese
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A handful of crushed walnuts
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A few sprigs of chopped chives
For the dressing:
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1 tablespoon of Black Gold Syrup (Maison Boteh)
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2 tablespoons of walnut oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
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1 teaspoon of cider vinegar
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A pinch of fleur de sel and freshly ground pepper
Preparation
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The Heart of the Salad: Remove the base of the endives and cut them into sections or separate the leaves for a rosette presentation. Place them in a large bowl of cold lemon water to maintain their freshness, then drain gently.
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The Fruity Touch: Cut the apple into thin slices (julienne style or thin wedges) without peeling to preserve the skin's color, reminiscent of watercolor shades.
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Assembly: Arrange the endives in a deep dish or on a linen tablecloth. Harmoniously distribute the apple slices. Crumble the fresh goat cheese over top with your fingers for a rustic and generous look.
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The Final Alchemy: In a small bowl, emulsify the oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour this dressing over the salad. The final touch: Using a spoon, drizzle a generous amount of Black Gold Syrup over everything. Its dark and dense texture will coat the cheese and apple,
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The Detail: Sprinkle with crushed walnuts and chives for a touch of spring green.