Original Waldorf Salad

The first Waldorf Salad was created in
New York City in 1893, by Oscar Tschirky,
the maître d'hôtel of the Waldorf Astoria.
The original recipe consisted only of
diced red-skinned apples, celery, and mayonnaise.
Chopped walnuts were added later to this now American classic.

Ingredients:
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 cup chopped Walnuts
1/2 tsp. sugar
4 Belgian Belgian Endives
2 Granny Smith apples
3/4 cup crumbled Stilton cheese

Dressing
3 tbsp. sherry vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 French shallot, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions:
In a small bowl whisk together the
vinegar, mustard, and sugar.
Add oil in a stream until emulsified.
Add shallot, salt, and fresh ground black pepper.
In a small saucepan melt butter over moderate heat
and add walnuts and sugar, stirring constantly
until golden brown or about 2 minutes.
Transfer to a bowl.
Cut endives into julienne strips lengthwise.
Halve and core apples. Cut into slices.
In a large bowl combine endive, apple,
walnuts, Stilton, and vinaigrette.
Toss gently and season
with salt and white pepper.