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Endive Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Breadcrumbs

Name: Endive Salad with Toasted Walnuts and Breadcrumbs
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw walnuts; 1 cup coarsely torn fresh breadcrumbs; 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided; Kosher salt; 4 anchovy fillets packed in oil, drained, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 ounces Taleggio cheese, cut into 1/2" pieces (about 1/4 cup); 2 ounces Pecorino duro or Parmesan, broken into 1/2" pieces (about 1/4 cup); 4 endives, sliced crosswise 1" thick; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until fragrant and slightly darker, 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
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Toss breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons oil on a clean rimmed baking sheet; season with salt. Bake, tossing once, until golden brown and crisp, 12–15 minutes; let cool.
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Mix anchovies, garlic, red wine vinegar, and remaining 4 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl just to combine; season with salt and pepper. Add toasted walnuts, breadcrumbs, Taleggio, and Pecorino and toss to combine.
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Toss endive, orange zest, orange juice, and white wine vinegar in another medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
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Divide walnut mixture among plates and top with endive salad.
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DO AHEAD: Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Walnuts and breadcrumbs can be toasted 1 day ahead; store airtight at room temperature.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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