Low Carb Crisp Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this Low Carb Crisp Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette—a dish that perfectly balances crunchy textures and bold, nutty flavors. Featuring tender, crisp endive leaves topped with a rich and tangy homemade walnut vinaigrette, this salad is both light and satisfying. Toasted walnuts and shaved Parmesan cheese add depth, while Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar bring a zesty kick to the dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, this gluten-free, keto-friendly recipe is ideal for serving as a refreshing appetizer or a sophisticated side dish. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or seeking a quick, healthy meal, this salad delivers on flavor and elegance.
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Ingredients
- 4 heads Endive
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for about 5 minutes or until they are lightly golden and fragrant. Be careful not to let them burn. Remove from oven and let cool.
Step 2
While the walnuts are cooling, trim the ends of the endives and separate the leaves. Rinse the leaves under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Arrange the endive leaves on a large serving platter.
Step 3
In a small bowl, prepare the walnut vinaigrette. Finely chop 1/4 cup of the toasted walnuts and reserve the rest for garnish. Mince the garlic clove finely.
Step 4
Combine the chopped walnuts, minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in the bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until they are well combined and emulsified.
Step 5
Drizzle the walnut vinaigrette over the arranged endive leaves, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Step 6
Sprinkle the remaining whole toasted walnuts and shaved Parmesan cheese over the salad.
Step 7
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or a light side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (260.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1185.2 |
| Total Fat 117.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 28.3g | |
| Cholesterol 60mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2216.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 12.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.8g | |
| Protein 29.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 750.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 482.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories