I like making this salad as a starter for a dinner party. It is full of strong flavors, but very well balanced. There is also a great variation in textures. I can guarantee you that this will definately intrigue your dinner guests.

This dish also makes a great lunch salad. When combined with a piece of leftover chicken it is very filling.

Chicory taste explosion

• 3 chicory
• 1 apple, finely sliced (no need to remove the skin, this adds color)
• 1 handful of walnuts, roughly chopped
• 75 gr blue cheese
• Juice of half a lemon
• Olive oil, generous sprinkling

1. Remove the 4 outer leaves of each chicory. Keep them whole for serving the salad.
2. Remove the cores and slice the rest of the chicory in 5 mm strips.
3. Mix your chicory strips with the other salad ingredients. Dress the ingredients well as both the apple and the chicory will discolor without the dressing. Season to taste.
4. Devide your salad over the chicory leaves for perfect tasty boats.