Active Time

　　30 minutes

　　Total Time

　　30 minutes

　　This simple, light salad showcases the beauty of winter vegetables and makes an elegant start to a festive holiday meal.

　　

Ingredients

8–10 servings

　　3/4 cup hazelnuts

　　2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

　　2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

　　Kosher salt

　　3 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

　　3 Granny Smith or other crisp apples

　　2 1/2 pounds endive, trimmed, leaves separated, cut in half crosswise if large

　　1/2 pound daikon radishes, peeled, very thinly sliced, preferably using a mandolin

　　1/3 pound aged Manchego cheese, shaved (generous 1/2 cup)

　　1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 13–15 minutes. Wrap nuts in a kitchen towel and let steam 1 minute. Rub nuts in towel to remove loose skins (don't worry about skins that don't come off) and let cool.

　　

Step 2

Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, orange juice, and 2 tsp. salt in a medium bowl, then whisk in 3 Tbsp. oil in a slow, steady stream.

　　

Step 3

Coarsely chop cooled nuts. Toss with remaining 1 1/2 tsp. oil and a pinch of salt in a large wide bowl. Core and thinly slice apples; add to bowl along with endive and radishes.

　　

Step 4

Drizzle dressing over salad. Gently but thoroughly toss just until salad is evenly dressed; adjust seasonings. Divide salad among serving plates. Top with cheese and pomegranate seeds.

　　

Do ahead

Step 5

Nuts can be toasted and cooled up to 3 days ahead. Keep covered at room temperature.

　　Cooks' note

　　Have your endives and radishes sliced and ready to go before slicing apples to avoid apples browning.