Gluten-Free Crisp Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
Brighten your table with this Gluten-Free Crisp Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette, a refreshing and elegant dish perfect for any season. This vibrant salad pairs the natural crunch of crisp endive and sweet, juicy apples with the toasty richness of walnuts and the tangy creaminess of crumbled blue cheese. Tossed in a luscious homemade walnut vinaigrette infused with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this gluten-free salad is both satisfying and packed with flavor. Garnished with fresh parsley for an herby finish, it’s a versatile dish that works beautifully as a light appetizer, a sophisticated side, or even a centerpiece for a healthy lunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy yet gourmet recipe is sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 3 heads Endive
- 1 large Apple
- 0.5 cup Walnut halves
- 0.25 cup crumbled Blue cheese
- 0.25 cup chopped Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Walnut oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
1. Prepare the endives by removing any damaged outer leaves and cutting off the root end. Separate the leaves and give them a good wash under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels and then cut them into 1-inch pieces.
Step 2
2. Core and thinly slice the apple into matchstick-sized pieces.
Step 3
3. Toast the walnut halves in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are fragrant. Allow them to cool, then roughly chop.
Step 4
4. In a large salad bowl, combine the endive pieces, apple slices, toasted walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, and chopped parsley.
Step 5
5. For the walnut vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, walnut oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Step 6
6. Pour the walnut vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together until well coated with the dressing.
Step 7
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Step 8
8. Serve immediately as a refreshing gluten-free salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (478.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1388.3 |
| Total Fat 128.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 23.4g | |
| Cholesterol 25.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1708.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 34.6g | |
| Protein 16.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 6.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 264.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 775.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories