Red Endive with Honeycrisp Apples, Pistachios, Vermouth Vinaigrette, and Cheddar

We ran this salad at the restaurant during our first winter, then again the following year. The floral effect the pink peppercorn has on the pistachios ... The bitterness of the endives and vermouth vinegar balanced by the fatty nuts and sweet Honeycrisps ... Sure, it was a bit of a challenge, as not everyone thinks they want bitterness, but it’s a real salad lover’s salad. We kept having it back because we kept wanting that note on the menu.

We initially served this with Gran Pepe