• 4 heads endive (about 16 equal-size leaves)
• 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
• 1 cup pistachios
• 1⁄2 cup dried cherries, unsweetened
• 2 tablespoon raisins (optional)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1⁄2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Sea salt and pepper, to taste

• Relish—In a food processor, pulse all relish ingredients except salt and pepper until

  well combined but still chunky. Salt and pepper, to taste. Toss in diced avocado. To serve—Place approximately 2 tablespoons of relish on each endive leaf.

  
  

• Serves 16

Endive is one of the most elegant vegetables. It is at its peak in the winter. When it’s not in season, it can be expensive and hard to find. If you aren’t able to get your hands on endive, you can substitute romaine, although the dish will be a bit clunky.