Crisp Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Crisp Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette, a refreshing fusion of bold flavors and irresistible crunch. Delicate endive leaves are the perfect canvas for crisp Granny Smith apple matchsticks, creamy crumbled blue cheese, and toasted walnuts, creating a delightful contrast of textures. The star of the dish is the homemade walnut vinaigrette, a tangy-sweet blend of apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a hint of fresh chives, which ties every bite together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this elegant salad is perfect for everything from a light lunch to a sophisticated dinner party appetizer. It’s a nutrient-packed dish that combines the best of seasonal freshness with a gourmet twist, making it an effortless crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 heads Endive
• 1 Granny Smith apple
• 60 grams Blue cheese
• 70 grams Walnuts
• 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• 30 ml Apple cider vinegar
• 15 ml Honey
• 10 grams Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 10 grams Chives

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the endive: remove any wilted outer leaves, then trim the base and separate the leaves.

Step 2

Rinse the endive leaves under cold water and gently pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Set aside.

Step 3

Core the Granny Smith apple and thinly slice it into matchsticks. To prevent browning, you can toss the slices with a little lemon juice, though this is optional.

Step 4

Crumble the blue cheese into small chunks and set aside.

Step 5

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until slightly golden and fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Allow them to cool slightly before roughly chopping them.

Step 6

In a small bowl, prepare the walnut vinaigrette by combining the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until emulsified.

Step 7

Finely slice the chives and add them to the vinaigrette.

Step 8

In a large salad bowl, arrange the endive leaves and sprinkle the apple matchsticks evenly over them.

Step 9

Scatter the crumbled blue cheese and chopped toasted walnuts across the salad.

Step 10

Drizzle the walnut vinaigrette over the salad, ensuring even coverage.

Step 11

Gently toss the salad just before serving to combine all ingredients, being careful not to bruise the delicate endive leaves.

Step 12

Serve immediately to ensure the leaves remain crisp.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(474.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1328.0

Total Fat 121.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.5g
Cholesterol 45mg	0%
Sodium 3299.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.2g	0%
Total Sugars 34.0g
Protein 24.9g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 429.1mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 825.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.3%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 14.6%