Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 small heads endive
  • 1 small, tart green apple
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

Method

  • In a small, dry pan, toast the pine nuts over medium heat until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Be careful not to overcook; pine nuts burn easily.
  • Immediately pour the nuts onto a saucer to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cut the endive crosswise into thin slices and toss them with the dressing.
  • Quarter and core the apple.
  • Slice the quarters thinly crosswise, and then cut the slices into matchsticks.
  • Toss these with the endive.
  • Add the pine nuts and chives, toss well, and taste for seasoning.
  • Toss again just before serving.