Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1 medium shallot, minced
  • 1 small head red cabbage, shredded
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup creme fraiche or heavy cream
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 3 heads endive, trimmed

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet; roast until golden, about 12 minutes.
  • Soak the shallot in cold water, 10 minutes, then drain and rinse.
  • Toss the cabbage with 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
  • Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in another bowl.
  • Gradually whisk in the olive oil, then the creme fraiche.
  • Stir in the celery and shallots.
  • Add to the cabbage and toss.
  • Cover and chill at least 30 minutes or up to 6 hours.
  • Before serving, thinly slice the endive lengthwise and toss with the cabbage mixture; season with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle with the nuts.
  • Photograph by Con Poulos