Endive, walnut and blue cheese salad with Pommery® signature vinaigrette

Fresh, crunchy and full of character, this Belgian endive salad with walnuts and blue cheese gives a refined twist to a classic winter salad with a homemade dressing made with Pommery® Fine Herbs Mustard. Its aromatic profile, combining chives, tarragon and parsley, brings a delicate herbal note that perfectly balances the slight bitterness of the endives, the boldness of blue cheese and the fruity freshness of apple. A simple, elegant recipe, perfect as a starter or a light lunch.

Serves: 2 people • Preparation: 15 minutes • Cooking: none • Difficulty: very easy

Ingredients

• Pommery® Fine Herbs Mustard

• 3 firm Belgian endives

• 80 g blue cheese, such as Bleu d’Auvergne, mild Roquefort or Fourme d’Ambert

• 40 g walnut kernels

• 1 small crisp apple, such as Granny Smith or Pink Lady

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• 3 tablespoons walnut oil or mild olive oil

• 1 teaspoon runny honey

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Optional: a few sprigs of fresh chives or parsley

Recipe method

1. Prepare the endives. Remove any damaged outer leaves, trim the base slightly, then slice the endives into thin strips. To reduce bitterness, you can remove the small firm cone at the base of each endive.

2. Prepare the crunchy toppings. Roughly chop the walnuts. Cut the apple into thin sticks or small slices, keeping the skin on if you like for extra colour and crunch.

3. Add the blue cheese. Crumble the blue cheese into uneven pieces. Keep a few larger chunks to bring creaminess and intensity to each bite.

4. Make the signature dressing. In a bowl, whisk 1 generous teaspoon of Pommery® Fine Herbs Mustard with the apple cider vinegar and honey. Slowly add the oil while whisking until the dressing is smooth and well combined. Season lightly with salt and generously with pepper.

5. Assemble the salad. In a salad bowl, combine the endives, apple, walnuts and blue cheese. Pour the dressing over just before serving, then toss gently to coat everything without crushing the ingredients.

6. Finish and serve. Add freshly chopped herbs if desired, then finish with a final twist of black pepper. Serve immediately to keep the endives crisp and fresh.

💡 Perfect pairing: This salad pairs beautifully with toasted country bread, a few slices of fresh pear or a delicate charcuterie board. For a more complete dish, add cold roasted chicken or warm sliced potatoes.

Our Belgian endive, walnut & blue cheese salad with Pommery® Fine Herbs Mustard

This Belgian endive salad with walnuts and blue cheese is a perfect idea for an easy winter starter, a fresh seasonal plate or a quick and balanced lunch. The combination of crisp endives, blue cheese, apple and walnuts creates a beautiful balance between bitterness, sweetness, strength and indulgence. The fine herbs mustard dressing adds a more elegant aromatic signature than a classic vinaigrette. Simple to prepare, this endive and blue cheese salad recipe is ideal for elevating everyday ingredients with a refined Pommery® touch.