Final Project: Relish with Belgian Endive

Our assignment was to make a relish based on what was left in the produce room, paired with Belgian endive. I went with an Italian style relish with tomatoes, shallots, and green pepper cut into small dice. I also made a chiffonade of basil and mixed it in. I made a balsamic vinaigrette and drizzled it onto the filled endives and added a chiffonade of radicchio on top.

Italian style relish with Belgian endive

Prep: No problems with prep.

Presentation: I went with a simple presentation of the 3 endives in a row, but placed at an angle to the plate to create more visual flow. The vinaigrette to the side has a chiffonade of basil on top to also create more visual interest.

Taste: The taste is fresh and crisp with some acidic flavor from the dressing.

Overall: With some adjustments to the balsamic vinaigrette for a richer flavor, I'd make this dish again.