Endive Pear Salad Bites with Maple Vinaigrette

These Endive Pear Salad Bites with Maple Vinaigrette are a perfect appetizer or side dish for any occasion. The combination of crispy endive, sweet pears, and tangy maple vinaigrette is a delightful flavor explosion. This recipe is easy to make and is sure to impress your guests. Enjoy the freshness and crunchiness of this delicious salad!

Ingredients

• 3 endives
• 2 pears
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Rinse the endives and remove the outer leaves. Cut off the base of each endive and separate the leaves.
2. Cut the pears into small cubes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
4. In a large bowl, combine the endive leaves, pear cubes, chopped walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, and dried cranberries.
5. Drizzle the maple vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients.
6. Serve the endive pear salad bites on a platter and garnish with additional walnuts and blue cheese if desired.

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