Vegetarian Crisp Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette

Brighten up your table with this Vegetarian Crisp Endive Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette, a perfect balance of crunch, freshness, and nutty goodness. Featuring tender endive leaves, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and vibrant radishes, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Toasted walnuts add a delightful crunch, while a homemade walnut vinaigrette—crafted with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey—ties the dish together with a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and nutrient-packed dish is ideal as a light lunch, a side for dinner, or a refreshing offering on your vegetarian menu. Serve it immediately to enjoy the irresistible textures and flavors at their finest!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 heads Endives
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 5 pieces Radishes
• 0.5 cup Walnuts
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chives

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the vegetables. Wash and dry the vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

Slice the endives in half lengthwise, then into thin strips crosswise. Place in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel and dice the cucumber, and add to the salad.

Step 5

Thinly slice the radishes and add them to the bowl as well.

Step 6

Prepare the walnuts: slightly toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Let them cool, then chop roughly and set aside.

Step 7

For the vinaigrette: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.

Step 8

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, and gently toss to combine all ingredients.

Step 9

Sprinkle the toasted walnuts and chopped chives over the top of the salad.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy the crisp and refreshing flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(766.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1044.6

Total Fat 97.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1844.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	0%
Total Sugars 18.4g
Protein 14.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 234.8mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 1687.6mg	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: 80.5%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 14.1%