Purchasing
When exposed to light, Belgian endive becomes bitter. Betty suggests
wrapping it in paper towels to prevent it from becoming bitter. Look
for endive that is crisp-looking, not wilted and brown. Purchase it
the day of the party or up to a day before.
Variation
If Belgian endive is not available, spoon chicken mixture onto red
or yellow bell pepper wedges or cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded
and cut into thirds.
1 pint deli chicken salad spread (2 cups)
1/2 cup dried cherries, cut in half
4 heads green or red Belgian endive (32
leaves)
1/3 cup chopped ripe olives
Chopped fresh parsley
PREP:
20 min
Makes 32 appetizers
1. Mix chicken salad spread and cherries. Spoon about 1 tablespoon
chicken mixture on center of each endive leaf.
2. Top with olives; sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
1
Appetizer: Calories 35 (Calories from Fat 20); Fat 2g (Saturated 0g);
Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 40mg; Carbohydrate 2g (Dietary Fiber 0g);
Protein 2g
%Daily Value: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 0%
Diet Exchanges: 1/2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat