Bitter Greens with Quince Vinaigrette and Blue Cheese Recipe

Name: Bitter Greens with Quince Vinaigrette and Blue Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces quince paste, cut into small pieces; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 garlic cloves, smashed; 2 Belgian endives (3/4 pound), cored and sliced crosswise 1 inch thick; 1 head escarole (10 ounces), tough outer leaves discarded, inner leaves torn into bite-size pieces; 2 small heads frisee (10 ounces total), torn into bite-size pieces; 1 small head radicchio (6 ounces), torn into bite-size pieces; 4 ounces firm blue cheese, such as Maytag Blue, crumbled

Servings: persons

3 ounces quince paste, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 garlic cloves, smashed
2 Belgian endives (3/4 pound), cored and sliced crosswise 1 inch thick
1 head escarole (10 ounces), tough outer leaves discarded, inner leaves torn into bite-size pieces
2 small heads frisee (10 ounces total), torn into bite-size pieces
1 small head radicchio (6 ounces), torn into bite-size pieces
4 ounces firm blue cheese, such as Maytag Blue, crumbled

1
In a mini food processor, puree the quince paste with the water and balsamic vinegar.
2
Add 1/4 cup of the olive oil and process until emulsified.
3
Pour the quince dressing into a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.
4
In a small saucepan, cook the garlic in the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over moderate heat until the garlic is golden brown, about 4 minutes.
5
Discard the garlic.
6
Put the endives, escarole, frisee and radicchio in a large bowl.
7
Pour the hot garlic oil on top and toss.
8
Add the quince vinaigrette and the blue cheese to the salad, toss again and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces quince paste, cut into small pieces, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Bitter Greens with Quince Vinaigrette and Blue Cheese falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Bitter Greens with Quince Vinaigrette and Blue Cheese

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