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    Grilled Endive Recipe with Pistachios, Dried Cherries & Feta Cheese

    Published: Jun 19, 2013 · Modified: Sep 11, 2019 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 33 Comments

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    Grilled Endive Recipe with Pistachios, Dried Cherries & Feta Cheese
    Grilled Endive Recipe with Pistachios, Dried Cherries & Feta Cheese | cookincanuck.com

    Once the grilling season starts, it's everything my family can do to rip the tongs out of my ash-covered hands. Really, once I stepped forward with my How to: Grill LIke a Girl post, there was no way I was going to relinquish control of my barbecue domain. Sometimes I'm cooking up steak or chicken, but I find myself turning to more grilled vegetarian entrees or appetizers.

    As part of my relationship with California Endive, I've eaten my fair share of endive, and I've really come to appreciate...even crave...the flavor and ease of endive, whether it's stir-fried, sauteed in a hash or grilled. When cooked, endive's distinctive taste mellows and lends itself to a variety of flavors.

    Grilled Endive Recipe with Pistachios, Dried Cherries & Feta Cheese | cookincanuck.com

    I first became enamored by the combination of pistachios, dried fruit and cheese when I made these savory palmiers. The crunch of the pistachios, contrasted with the toothiness of the dried cherries gives the dish a wonderful mouth feel. And then there's the forever-popular salty and sweet flavor combination. It all works beautifully when layered over the tender, grilled endive.

    If the flavors and textures aren't enough to convince you to try this appetizer or side dish, then how about the 17 grams of fiber, 9.2 grams of protein and 1743mg (!) of potassium in one serving? Nice.

    The recipe:

    In a shallow glass baking dish, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. Add the endive and toss to coat.

    Grilled Endive Recipe with Pistachios, Dried Cherries & Feta Cheese | cookincanuck.com

    Preheat the grill to medium heat. Lightly brush the grill with canola oil.

    Place the endive on the grill and cook 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the endive. The endive should be tender, with grill marks.

    Grilled Endive Recipe with Pistachios, Dried Cherries & Feta Cheese | cookincanuck.com

    In a small bowl, combine the pistachios, dried cherries and feta cheese.

    Grilled Endive Recipe with Pistachios, Dried Cherries & Feta Cheese | cookincanuck.com

    Divide the cooked endive between 4 plates and top each serving with some of the pistachio mixture. Serve.

    Other endive recipes:

    Endive Recipes | cookincanuck.com
    Cookin' Canuck's Sweet Potato & Endive Hash with Sriracha Buttermilk Sauce
    Cookin' Canuck's Vegetable Stir-Fry with Endive & Shiitake Mushrooms
    Healthy Green Kitchen's Grilled Eggplant & Cilantro Dip (with Endive)
    Bell'alimento's Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
    La Fujimama's Grilled Endive with Strawberries, Pepitas & Feta Cheese
    All Day I Dream About Food's Cream of Endive Soup with Rosemary Parmesan Crisps

    Grilled Endive Recipe with Pistachios, Dried Cherries & Feta Cheese

    Grilled Endive Recipe with Pistachios, Dried Cherries & Feta Cheese
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Appetizers, Side Dishes
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 208kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
    • 4 heads endive cut in half lengthwise
    • ¼ cup shelled pistachios roughly chopped
    • ¼ cup dried cherries chopped if they are large
    • 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
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    Instructions

    • In a shallow glass baking dish, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. Add the endive and toss to coat.
    • Preheat the grill to medium heat. Lightly brush the grill with canola oil.
    • Place the endive on the grill and cook 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the endive. The endive should be tender, with grill marks.
    • In a small bowl, combine the pistachios, dried cherries and feta cheese.
    • Divide the cooked endive between 4 plates and top each serving with some of the pistachio mixture. Serve.

    Notes

    WW (Old Points) 5 / WW (Points+) 6

    Nutrition

    Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 0.7mg
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

    Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Discover Endive as part of their OnDiva program.

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      1. Nutmeg Nanny

        July 01, 2013 at 8:22 pm

        Oh my, this is too perfect! I love endive especially this recipe 🙂

        Reply
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        June 27, 2013 at 12:50 pm

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        I'll make sure to bookmark it and return to read more of your useful information. Thanks for the post. I'll certainly
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      3. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen

        June 27, 2013 at 12:33 am

        I love anything that involves cherries, pistachios and feta, must try this!

        Reply
      4. Valentina

        June 23, 2013 at 9:32 pm

        Dara, it was so nice to see you at the CA Avo event at the Boarder Grill! I only wish we could've had more time to chat.
        Okay, on to this delicious post . . . the flavor and color combination is beautiful, and the images (as always) are so stunning. 🙂 Valentina

        Reply
      5. Frank @Memorie di Angelina

        June 23, 2013 at 8:41 am

        I adore the taste of Belgian endive, and grilling really brings out the best in it.

        Reply
      6. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen

        June 22, 2013 at 11:51 am

        Love the pistachios with the cherries and I really want to try grilling endive, I know I would love it.

        Reply
      7. The Café Sucre Farine

        June 21, 2013 at 4:29 pm

        This sounds wonderful. love the combination!

        Reply
      8. Jackie

        June 21, 2013 at 12:47 pm

        I love endive! More people should grill it, this looks fantastic. And the pistachio shoot is so beautiful 🙂

        Reply
      9. Chris@TheCafeSucreFarine

        June 20, 2013 at 2:03 pm

        What a great idea to grill the endive, and with such a flavoursome combo! Yum....

        Reply
      10. Becky at Vintage Mixer

        June 20, 2013 at 8:20 am

        Love the idea of grilling endive! Hope you are doing well and I look forward to getting together once everything settles down for the summer.

        Reply
      11. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com

        June 19, 2013 at 9:46 pm

        Love grilling endive. This makes for a great summer salad, Dara 🙂

        Reply
      12. Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective

        June 19, 2013 at 9:41 pm

        Love endive! Great-looking salad!

        Reply
      13. Jen @ Savory Simple

        June 19, 2013 at 8:18 pm

        Amazing flavors here! Wow.

        Reply
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