Heart-Healthy Crisp Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
Brighten up your table with this Heart-Healthy Crisp Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette—a nutrient-packed dish that’s as elegant as it is delicious. Featuring crunchy endives, jewel-like bursts of pomegranate seeds, and buttery toasted walnuts, this salad balances texture and flavor perfectly. Drizzled with a tangy walnut vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, it’s a wholesome blend of vibrant ingredients designed to please your taste buds while supporting cardiovascular health. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for four servings, this quick, no-cook recipe makes an ideal appetizer or light lunch that feels indulgent yet nourishing. Whether you’re looking for a fresh addition to your meal or a healthier side dish, this salad is sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 4 whole endives
- 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Step 1: Prepare the Endives - Remove any discolored outer leaves from the endives and trim the bases. Slice each endive in half lengthwise and then slice crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Place the sliced endives in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Step 2: Toast the Walnuts - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and slightly browned. Let them cool, then roughly chop.
Step 3
Step 3: Make the Walnut Vinaigrette - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Step 4
Step 4: Assemble the Salad - Add the toasted walnuts and pomegranate seeds to the bowl with the endives.
Step 5
Step 5: Dress the Salad - Pour the walnut vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 6
Step 6: Serve - Divide the salad among serving plates and enjoy a heart-healthy meal packed with flavors and nutrients.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (452.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1017.9 |
| Total Fat 97.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 28.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1344.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 37.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.8g | |
| Protein 13.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 176.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1130.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories